Bear

A tidy notes app for Apple devices

Free plan, with paid plansNotes and documents

About Bear

Bear is a note-taking app. Write in Markdown and sort notes with hashtags.

Bear is best for Apple users who want a lovely writing app. Bear has a free plan, and paid plans add more. It works on Mac and iOS.

Features

  • Markdown editing

    Clean, focused writing.

  • Tags

    Organise notes with nested tags.

  • Export

    Save in many formats.

Questions about Bear

What is Bear?

Bear is a note-taking app. Write in Markdown and sort notes with hashtags.

Who is Bear best for?

Bear is best for Apple users who want a lovely writing app.

What are the main features of Bear?

Its main features include Markdown editing, Tags and Export.

Is Bear free?

Bear has a free plan, and paid plans add more. Check its website for current limits and prices.

What platforms does Bear work on?

Bear works on Mac and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to Bear?

Popular alternatives include Notion, Obsidian and Evernote. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a note-taking app?

Decide where your notes should live, on your device or in the cloud. Then compare search, sync, offline use and how easily you can export them.

Alternatives to Bear

Notion

Notes, docs and databases together

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +2

Obsidian

Linked notes in plain files

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Evernote

A long-running note app

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +2

Coda

Docs that work like apps

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Craft

Well-designed documents

Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac +1

Logseq

Outline notes on your device

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Anytype

Local-first notes and databases

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux +2

Google Keep

Quick notes and lists

Free · Web, iOS, Android

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