Platform Availability
| Platform | Bear | Apple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Web | — | ✓ |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bear | Apple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code Highlighting | ✓ | — |
| Collaboration | — | ✓ |
| Custom Themes | ✓ | — |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export Options | ✓ | — |
| File Attachments | — | ✓ |
| Focus Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markdown | ✓ | — |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | — |
| Real-time Sync | — | ✓ |
| Rich Text | — | ✓ |
| Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sharing | — | ✓ |
| Tables | — | ✓ |
| Tag Browsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✓ | — |
| WYSIWYG | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
Bear
Model: Freemium
Monthly: $0-2.99
Free tier: Yes
Free with limited features, Bear Pro at $2.99/month or $29.99/year
Apple Notes
Model: Free
Monthly: $0
Free tier: Yes
Free with Apple devices
Pros and Cons
Bear
Pros
- ✓ Beautiful interface
- ✓ Fast
- ✓ Great Markdown support
- ✓ Apple ecosystem
Cons
- ⚠ Apple-only
- ⚠ No collaboration
- ⚠ Limited free version
Apple Notes
Pros
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Great Apple integration
- ✓ Simple interface
- ✓ Reliable sync
Cons
- ⚠ Apple-only
- ⚠ Limited features
- ⚠ No advanced formatting
- ⚠ Vendor lock-in