Transparent Floating Notes
& Teleprompter for macOS
Lucid Notes is a macOS note-taking app with a transparent floating window and a built-in teleprompter — built for meetings, presentations, and screen sharing. The window stays on top of other apps with adjustable transparency, and the teleprompter auto-scrolls your script. New App-Contextual Notes can attach small note cards to apps like Xcode, Figma, and Zoom — so relevant notes stay visible without covering your work. No ad tracking, local-first note storage.
Meeting NotesStay on script — on every call, stage, and camera.
Built for meetings, presentations, speeches, and app-specific work. Your transparent floating notes stay right where you need them — without covering your work.
Code Review
Attach TODOs to Xcode or your browser so implementation notes surface when you return to that app, then disappear when you switch contexts.
Design Review
Keep Figma comments, reference notes, and launch polish checklists next to the design app instead of buried in a separate workspace.
Meetings
Unlike browser-based notes, Lucid Notes floats transparently over your video call so you can read talking points without switching tabs or windows.
Presentations
Works like a professional teleprompter — auto-scrolls your script at adjustable speed with line highlighting, so you never lose your place on stage.
Interviews
The transparent window lets you glance at prepared questions or key points without the interviewer seeing you look away from the camera.
Video Calls
Floating notes that stay on top of Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams — no need for a second monitor or split screen.
Public Speaking
Built-in teleprompter with adjustable auto-scroll speed and line highlighting — the best free teleprompter app for macOS speakers and content creators.
See it in your next meeting.
Download Lucid Notes free — keep up to 5 notes, full transparent window and teleprompter included.
Keep your notes in sight.
Never break eye contact.
Lucid Notes combines transparent floating notes, app-contextual note cards, and a built-in teleprompter. Everything you need for distraction-free note-taking — nothing you don't.
Transparent Floating Window
Hero FeatureAlways-on-top window with adjustable transparency. Perfect for taking notes during video calls, interviews, and presentations.
App-Contextual Notes
NewAttach notes to specific Mac apps. Xcode TODOs, Figma references, and Zoom talking points can surface when that app is focused.
Teleprompter Mode
NewAuto-scrolling text with adjustable speed and line highlighting. Perfect for presentations, speeches, and video scripts.
Rich Text Editing
Format your notes with bold, italic, headers, lists, code blocks, and links. Everything you need for organized note-taking.
Folders & Organization
NewOrganize your notes into folders for easy access. Keep your workspace clean and find what you need instantly.
iCloud Sync
ProSeamlessly sync your notes across all your Mac devices. Your notes are always up-to-date, everywhere.
App Lock & Security
ProProtect your notes with Touch ID or Face ID. Auto-lock after idle time keeps your information private.
Multiple Export Formats
Export your notes to JSON, Markdown, RTF, PDF, or plain text. Your data is always portable and accessible.
Privacy First
No ad tracking. Notes stay on your device. See Privacy for processor details.
The only Mac note app that floats over your call.
Apple Notes, Notion, Bear, and Obsidian are all excellent in their own categories. None of them keep a transparent, always-on-top window in front of your video call or teleprompter script, or attach floating note cards to specific Mac apps. Here's how Lucid Notes compares.
| Feature | Lucid Notes | Apple Notes | Notion | Bear | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent always-on-top window | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Built-in teleprompter mode | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| App-contextual note cards | Pro tier | — | — | — | — |
| iCloud sync | Pro tier | ✓ | — | Pro tier | — |
| Native macOS app (not Electron) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Price model | Free + Pro upgrades | Free | Freemium subscription | Subscription (Pro) | Free personal • paid sync / commercial |
Apple Notes is the strongest free general-purpose option for everyday capture. Notion excels at team collaboration, wikis, and databases. Bear offers a clean writing experience for long-form markdown notes. Obsidian is best for linked-thinking and local-first markdown vaults across platforms. Lucid Notes is built for one specific job: keeping a transparent, always-on-top note, teleprompter, or app-specific note card visible while you talk to a camera, present, code, design, or run a meeting on macOS.
The transparent window makes more sense once you use it.
Two minutes to install. Works with Zoom, Meet, Teams, FaceTime — and any other app.
Free to start. Pro when you outgrow it.
Lucid Notes is free to download from the Mac App Store. The Free tier supports up to 5 notes and includes the transparent floating window, teleprompter mode, and full export. Pro unlocks unlimited notes, App-Contextual Notes, iCloud sync, App Lock with Touch ID/Face ID, and premium themes — sold as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Pro pricing is localized per region on the App Store.
Free
Perfect for trying out Lucid Notes
- Up to 5 notes
- Rich text editing
- Transparent floating window
- Basic themes
- Export to all formats
- Local storage
Pro
For power users who need more
- Unlimited notes
- Everything in Free
- App-Contextual Notes
- iCloud sync across devices
- App Lock with Touch ID / Face ID
- Premium themes
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Lucid Notes.
Lucid Notes is the best transparent notes app for macOS. It features an always-on-top floating window with adjustable transparency, a built-in teleprompter with auto-scroll, rich text editing, folder organization, and iCloud sync — with no ad tracking and local-first note storage. It's available as a free download on the Mac App Store.
App-Contextual Notes are floating Lucid Notes cards that attach to specific Mac apps. When you focus an app like Xcode, Figma, or Zoom, relevant note cards can appear for that context. App-Contextual Notes are available in Lucid Notes Pro.
Yes, Lucid Notes has a built-in teleprompter mode with adjustable auto-scroll speed and line highlighting. You can load any note as a teleprompter script, set your preferred scroll speed, and the transparent floating window stays on top of your presentation or camera app — making it the best free teleprompter app for macOS.
Yes. The floating window stays on top of any app, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, and any other video conferencing tool. Your notes are always visible during video calls without needing a second monitor or split screen.
Yes, Lucid Notes uses a transparent always-on-top window that floats over all other applications. You can adjust the transparency level so you can see both your notes and the app behind them. This makes it ideal for reading notes during meetings, presentations, and interviews.
Unlike Apple Notes, Lucid Notes features a transparent floating window that stays on top of other apps, a built-in teleprompter with auto-scroll, and adjustable window transparency. Apple Notes is a general-purpose note app, while Lucid Notes is purpose-built for professionals who need visible notes during meetings, presentations, and speeches.
Your notes stay on your device. Lucid Notes collects no name, email, location, ad identifiers, or note content. See the Privacy Policy for the full list of third-party processors and what each receives. With Pro, iCloud sync uses your own Apple account with Apple's encryption — we never see your notes.
Core note-taking works offline. Notes are stored locally on your Mac, so they remain accessible without an internet connection. iCloud sync and the Feature Board require internet access.
Lucid Notes is currently available exclusively for macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Windows and iPad versions are not available at this time.
Lucid Notes supports exporting to JSON, Markdown, RTF, PDF, and plain text. All export formats are available on both Free and Pro plans, so your data is always portable and accessible.
Lucid Notes requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs.
Lucid Notes at a glance
- Platform
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later — Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel
- Distribution
- Mac App Store
- Free tier
- Up to 5 notes, full export, transparent floating window
- Pro tier
- Unlimited notes, App-Contextual Notes, iCloud sync, App Lock (Touch ID / Face ID), premium themes
- Pro pricing
- Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime — localized per region on the App Store
- Privacy
- No ad tracking, local-first note storage
- Support
- support@lucidnotes.app