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Apple Notes vs Bear
A side-by-side comparison of Apple Notes and Bear.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Built-in notes app for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Markdown notes app for Apple devices with tags and links |
| Pricing | FreeProprietary | FreemiumProprietary |
| Developer | Apple | Shiny Frog |
| Ratings | — | 4.7(6.9K) · App Store |
| Platforms | ||
| Web | ||
| Mac | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Features | ||
| Cross-device sync | ||
| OCR | ||
| Offline mode | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| Bidirectional links | ||
| Dark mode | ||
| Markdown support | ||
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