Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Shiny Frog
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $2.99/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Mac, Ios
- Best for
- Writers, Apple Users
- Editor rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Italy
What is Bear?
Bear is a note taking tool from Shiny Frog. Bear is an elegant Markdown note app for Apple devices with tags and linking.
Bear uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $2.99/mo.
It's best suited to writers, apple-users and runs on Mac, Ios.
Standout strengths include gorgeous design, markdown + tags, cheap pro. Worth weighing: apple-only, no real-time collab.
Bear pricing
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Markdown + tags
- Cheap Pro
Cons
- Apple-only
- No real-time collab
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bear?
Bear is an elegant Markdown note app for Apple devices with tags and linking.
How much does Bear cost?
Bear is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $2.99/mo.
Does Bear have a free trial?
Bear offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Bear support?
Bear is available on Mac, Ios.