# Quick Note: Sticky Notes Menu

Menu bar notes that float above every window — one click or a shortcut to jot something down, free with a $12.99 lifetime Pro unlock.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free; Quick Note Pro $12.99 one-time unlock (unlimited notes, automation)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-note-in-the-menu/id1472935217
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 14 or later, per the Mac App Store listing.
- **Maker:** Kauntey Suryawanshi

## Kitsmith's take

The pitch is speed: one click on the menu bar icon (or a global shortcut) opens a note instantly, no launch screen. Notes float above other windows so context isn’t lost, and iCloud sync now ships free for everyone, not just Pro. Under unusually active, sustained development for a solo-built utility — the changelog shows near-weekly releases through August 2026, including Spotlight search, widgets, and new language support, and the developer’s own recent release note states Quick Note Pro is “a one-time purchase, and always will be — no subscriptions, ever.” Real reviews back up the polish: multiple long-time users call it the best menu bar notes app they’ve tried, and the developer responds individually to feedback and bug reports.

## Features

- **iCloud sync, free for everyone:** Notes sync across your Macs via iCloud on both the free and Pro tiers.
- **Spotlight search and widgets:** Find notes without opening the app, or add a new note straight from a desktop widget.
- **Shortcuts and AppleScript automation:** Pro unlocks scripting your note-taking workflow via Apple Shortcuts or AppleScript.

## FAQ

**Is Quick Note free?**

The base app is free with a limited number of notes; Quick Note Pro is a $12.99 one-time purchase for unlimited notes and automation — the developer states it will never become a subscription.

**Does Quick Note sync across my Macs?**

Yes — iCloud sync is on by default for free and Pro users alike.

**Who makes Quick Note?**

Kauntey Suryawanshi, an independent iOS and macOS developer who also makes JSONite and Linko.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/quick-note/