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Simplenote
A free, synced notes app that stays out of the way — write, tag, and search from any device
4.5
FreeFree
featured
Bear
Markdown notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with tags and optional iCloud sync
4.8
Free tierFree
| Spec | Simplenote | Joplin | Bear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity |
| Pricing | Free | Free / open source + optional Joplin Cloud | Free + Pro $2.99/mo |
| Rating | 4.5 (18,000) | 4.6 (8,900) | 4.8 (125,000) |
| Community | 88/100 | 91/100 | 91/100 |
| Tier | featured | verified | featured |
| Best for | notes, sync, markdown, free | notes, markdown, open-source, sync | notes, markdown, apple, writing |
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