SHOW HN: Remember the last time you used Sticky Notes?

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SHOW HN: Remember the last time you used Sticky Notes?

I remember the feeling of using physical sticky notes. I would dump small thoughts, make quick checklists, and toss them once they were done. Life felt simple and convenient. In this digital age, we’re prone to using note apps or to‑do list apps to replace sticky notes. I’m not saying there’s a problem with that, but most of the time I don’t need a full on note app or a full on to‑do list. So how does a digitalized, transitional sticky note help my productivity? Imagine this: you’re going to the grocery store. Most of the time, you would use your note app with a checklist to list the items you want to buy. I’ve talked to a couple of close friends, and that’s how everyone does it. The problem is: - The notes (which are supposed to be for important things) end up cluttered, and over time, it’s harder to find the important ones because they’re buried under throwaway lists. - When I arrive at the grocery store, I have to open the note app and sometimes even search for the note just to view the items and tick them off. More often than not, those notes stay there alongside my important ones because there’s no simple way to remove or archive them once I’m done. How we used to do it with sticky notes: - Note down the grocery checklist, and the widget will automatically update on the home screen. - Arrive at the grocery store → check off all the items I’ve picked up. - The sticky note automatically archives once every checklist item is ticked. This simple workflow keeps my notes uncluttered and actually improves my productivity. Feel free to try it out at https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/sticky-notes-notes-todos/id6754217076?platform=iphone. I am open to constructive feedback.