Written by Jake @ CaLab
If you have ever been frustrated by Apple Stickies: how outdated it looks, how it screws up your formatting, or how it takes too many clicks to use, you're not alone. Glassnote is a modern reimagining that brings refreshing minimalism and simplicity. It features Apple typefaces, strong privacy, productivity-first keyboard shortcuts, and a striking glassy look.
At a glance
- Minimal, Mac‑native look Three aesthetic color options: Glass, Dark mode, and Light mode. They feel at home on 2026 macOS.
- Focus on writing A distraction‑free canvas: no clutter, no panels, just your notes.
- Productivity first Every function can be run with keyboard shortcuts.
- Fast and private Offline mode always with zero syncing or waiting.
Why switch from Stickies?
Glassnote grew out of the pain of managing lots of old looking sticky notes while trying to keep an attractive modern desktop. It’s the Apple Stickies replacement I wanted: elegant, configurable, and fun.
After launching on Reddit, Glassnote reached 26,000+ views and received enthusiastic feedback from Mac users who said it is a refreshing, modern take on sticky notes.
Glassnote vs. Apple Stickies
Compared to Apple’s Stickies, which looks dated on modern macOS and has not been updated in decades (it received its last major functional update in 2001!), Glassnote offers design and features made for today’s Macs.
| Feature | Glassnote | Stickies.app |
|---|---|---|
| Modern, Mac‑native design | ✅ | ❌ |
| Syncs with Time Machine | ✅ | ✅ |
| Easy customization | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited |
| Smooth animations & UX | ✅ | ❌ |
| Quick note creation & editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency & aesthetics | ✅ | ❌ |
| Keyboard shortcuts | ✅ | ❌ |
FAQ
Is Glassnote a Mac Stickies alternative?
Yes. Glassnote is a modern, lightweight
alternative
to Stickies.app with better visuals and a calmer writing experience.
Will it replace Apple Stickies for me?
If you want beautiful sticky notes that are quick
to
open
and easy to manage, Glassnote is designed to be a drop‑in replacement.
Ready to upgrade your notes?
If you’re looking for a Mac Stickies alternative that’s simple, fast, and thoughtfully designed, give Glassnote a try.
