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Bear vs Ulysses
A side-by-side comparison of Bear and Ulysses.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Markdown notes app for Apple devices with tags and links | Distraction-free Markdown writing app for Mac, iPhone and iPad |
| Pricing | FreemiumProprietary | Free trialProprietary |
| Developer | Shiny Frog | Ulysses GmbH |
| Ratings | 4.7(6.9K) · App Store | 4.6(2.1K) · App Store |
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Features | ||
| Bidirectional links | ||
| Cross-device sync | ||
| Dark mode | ||
| Markdown support | ||
| OCR | ||
| Grammar and spell check | ||
| Offline mode | ||
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