Floats over everything
Your pet stays on top of every app, even full-screen ones. Drag it anywhere — it remembers its spot.
At a glance
- What it is
- Floating quick notes with a pixel-art desktop pet
- Platforms
- macOS 14+ (Mac App Store) · Windows 10 and 11, x64 and ARM64
- Mac price
- $9.99 USD one-time · no subscription, no in-app purchases
- Where notes live
- On your computer (Mac: app sandbox + optional private iCloud · Windows: local SQLite)
- Backups
- Automatic daily local backup, last 10 days
- Account / ads / tracking
- None / none / none
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese
- Shortcut
- ⌃⌥N on Mac · Ctrl+Alt+N on Windows
Real screenshots
Small on purpose. Always there.
Titles, checklists, pastel colors, pins and search — and nothing you have to learn.
Features
Everything a quick note needs
Built to catch the thought before it's gone.
One click, instant notes
Click the pet and the panel opens right there. No Save button: every keystroke is kept.
Checklists that keep going
Insert a checkbox and press Enter: the list continues. Press Enter on an empty item to end it.
Titles, colors and pins
Give notes a title, a pastel color, and pin the important ones to the top. Search finds the rest.
A shortcut from any app
⌃⌥N on Mac or Ctrl+Alt+N on Windows shows or hides your notes without touching the mouse.
Private by design
No account, no ads, no analytics inside the app. Notes live on your computer with daily backups.
Meet the pets
Choose who keeps you company
Cats, puppies, a capybara, dinos, ghosts, a UFO and more. They breathe, blink, yawn, nap when you're away, and send hearts when you write a note. Hover one to say hi.
How it works
Up and running in a minute
- Install itMac: get it from the Mac App Store. Windows: run the installer — no admin rights needed, and it starts with Windows.
- Place your petDrag the pet to any corner. It floats over every app and remembers where you left it.
- Click and writeClick the pet, type, and click away. Your note is already saved, and the pet goes back to napping.
Mac and Windows
Same pet, two homes
| Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|
| Get it | Mac App Store | Direct installer (.exe) |
| Requirements | macOS 14 or later | Windows 10 or 11, x64 or ARM64 |
| Notes storage | App sandbox, daily backup | Local SQLite, daily backup |
| Sync | Optional, your private iCloud (also with the iPhone app) | Local only |
| Lives in | Menu bar | System tray |
| Starts at login | Optional | On by default (can be turned off) |
| Global shortcut | ⌃⌥N | Ctrl+Alt+N |
FAQ
Questions
What is Float Notes Pro?
A quick-notes app with a pixel-art pet that floats over all your apps. Click the pet to open your notes; click away and it goes back to being a tiny pet on your screen.
Is it available for Windows?
Yes. Float Notes Pro runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (x64 and ARM64) with the same pets, notes panel and shortcut. Download the installer from this page.
Windows shows "Windows protected your PC". Is it safe?
That SmartScreen notice appears for new apps that aren't widely downloaded yet. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway". The installer doesn't need administrator rights and only installs for your user.
Where are my notes stored?
On your computer. On Mac they live inside the app sandbox, with optional sync through your own private iCloud. On Windows they live in a local SQLite database in your user folder. Both versions keep a daily backup of the last 10 days.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up, no login and no server of ours involved. The app itself collects no data.
Does the pet slow down my computer?
No. The pet is drawn at 4 frames per second, like a tamagotchi, and uses almost no CPU. You can also turn animations off or hide the pet.
Can I hide the pet and still use my notes?
Yes. Hide it from Settings or the right-click menu; your notes stay one shortcut away (⌃⌥N on Mac, Ctrl+Alt+N on Windows) or one click away in the menu bar / system tray.
Is there an iPhone version?
Yes. Float Notes Pro for iPhone is included with the Mac purchase (Universal Purchase) and syncs through your private iCloud.
Can I export a note?
Yes. Copy any note as plain text or export it as a .txt file from its right-click menu.
Your next thought deserves a place to land.
Put a tiny pet on your screen and never lose a note again.