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Bear

A beautifully designed notes app for Apple devices.

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What we love

  • Stunningly designed
  • Pure Mac/iOS (iCloud sync)
  • Markdown-native

What to watch

  • Apple-only
  • Less feature breadth than Obsidian

Best for

Apple-ecosystem users who want a beautiful Markdown notes app.

Key features

  • Markdown-native
  • iCloud sync
  • Tags (no folders)
  • PDF / Word / HTML export
  • Image embeds

What is Bear?

Bear is the Mac/iOS notes app that prioritizes beautiful typography, Markdown, and a calm interface. Indie-built and beloved.

Who is it for?

Bear is a great fit for teams looking for a productivity & notes tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by individual contributors, founders, and knowledge workers.

Key tags

NotesMarkdownApple

How it compares

We curate Bear among the top Productivity & Notes tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Productivity & Notes tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.

Pricing

Free, Pro $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.

Quick facts

  • Category: Productivity & Notes
  • Pricing: Freemium — Free, Pro $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr
  • Website: bear.app
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