DayPin

DayPin

Native menu-bar sticky notes for Mac — offline, $3 Pro

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Launched July 30, 2026

About DayPin

DayPin is a lightweight, native Mac application that transforms your desktop into an organized space for sticky notes. Designed with simplicity and privacy in mind, it allows users to quickly jot down ideas, reminders, or important information using a seamless hotkey or menu bar icon. Built with SwiftUI, it offers a sleek, native experience without requiring an account or telemetry, ensuring your notes remain private. The app supports rich Markdown formatting, including bold, italics, headings, checklists, code blocks, and quotes, all within an intuitive WYSIWYG interface. Its customizable features, such as color options, opacity control, and hotkey customization, make note-taking flexible and personalized. The Pro version, priced at a one-time $3 fee, unlocks unlimited pins, cloud sync via iCloud, export options, search functionality, and advanced tools, making it ideal for power users and professionals seeking a simple yet powerful notes solution on their Mac.

Screenshots

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Pros

  • Native macOS application with a smooth SwiftUI interface
  • Offline functionality with no account or telemetry required
  • Rich Markdown support with WYSIWYG editing
  • Customizable hotkeys, colors, and opacity
  • Affordable one-time Pro upgrade for enhanced features

Cons

  • Limited advanced organizational features compared to full note-taking apps
  • No collaborative or real-time editing capabilities
  • Pro version requires a one-time payment, which may be a barrier for some users

Use Cases

1Quickly capturing and organizing ideas during meetings
2Creating visual reminders for important tasks
3Maintaining project or context-specific notes on the desktop
4Using checklists for task tracking
5Jotting down code snippets or quotes for reference
6Personalizing workspace with color-coded notes

Pricing

DayPin offers a free version with basic features. The Pro version is a one-time purchase of $3, unlocking unlimited notes, cloud sync, export options, and advanced tools. This straightforward pricing model makes it accessible for casual users and professionals alike.

Quick Info

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Launched7/30/2026

Topics

MacProductivityNotes

Makers

Jay

Jay

Alternatives

Stickies (built-in Mac app)
Evernote
Notion
Bear
Simplenote
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