Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs oniOS, Mac, Web
- 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $2.99/mo
- 3Offline accessYes
- 4Supported platformsWeb, Mac, iOS
- 5Note sharingYes
- 6IntegrationsiCloud, Apple Shortcuts, AirDrop
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: bear.app
Overview
Bear is ranked #36 of 219 in note-taking apps on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $2.99/mo.
Bear plans and pricing
All plansFree Free Local access to notes · Document scanning · TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, and RTF export · 3 free themes · 1 app icon bear.app · 20 Sept 2026
Bear Pro $2.99/mo 7-day free trial iCloud sync · Individual note encryption and app locking · Advanced export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, JPG, and ePub · OCR search inside PDFs and images · 28+ themes · 15 app icons bear.app · 20 Sept 2026
Compared on note-taking apps
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Note-Taking Apps in 2026#36 of 219
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Sources
- bear.app· checked 20 Sept 2026
- bear.app/faq/features-and-price-of-bear-pro/· checked 20 Sept 2026