Free
Free
Local notes, scanning; TXT, Markdown, TextBundle and RTF export
No iCloud sync, PDF/DOCX export or image/PDF text search.
Notes · Tool profile
Bear
Markdown notes for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with tags and local document scanning.
Free local notes; Pro adds iCloud sync and more export formats. Displayed Pro: $2.99/month with monthly billing, or $29.99/year total with annual billing (about $2.50/month equivalent); dollar currency unconfirmed.
Selected features, access and pricing checked 28 October 2026. No hands-on test.
Earlier catalogue notes
Historical catalogue text, retained for context. Prefer dated sources where available and check the provider before choosing.
Catalogue record
Beautiful markdown notes for Apple users. Tags instead of folders, gorgeous typography, fast search. Simple and delightful.
The description above is an imported or previously recorded summary. It may contain historical features or opinions; it is not a current capability check.
Provider source ↗Plans, prices and limits
Public English product and pricing table. Dollar currency and local tax treatment were not established; confirm the regional App Store quote.
Pro monthly
$2.99/month · monthly billing; currency unconfirmed
iCloud sync; additional export formats; search inside images/PDFs
7-day trial. Dollar currency and regional tax treatment not established.
Pro annual
$29.99/year · annual payment (about $2.50/month equivalent, calculated); currency unconfirmed
Same Pro capabilities; annual billing
7-day trial. Currency unconfirmed; equivalent is arithmetic, not a monthly-billing offer.
Free exports: TXT, Markdown, TextBundle and RTF. PDF, DOCX, HTML, JPG, ePub, iCloud sync and image/PDF text search require Pro. No app or export tested.
Review scope: Official documentation read 28 October 2026. No account, payment, export or product workflow tested. A newly recorded quote does not establish a price increase. Official source · Dated receipt.
Editorial coverage
This profile has no applicable recorded five-criterion assessment. It carries no editorial verdict, pick or numerical quality score.
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