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Bear

FeaturedFree tier

Markdown notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with tags and optional iCloud sync

Best for notes · markdown · apple

4.8
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Strengths

  • Markdown editor
  • Tag organization

Skip if

you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call

Bear is a Markdown notes app for Apple devices. Write, tag, and export notes; Pro adds iCloud sync and extra themes — a notebook, not another slide pile.

Key features

  • Markdown editor
  • Tag organization
  • Export formats
  • Optional iCloud sync

Why it is on Toolora

We list Bear for people who need notes · markdown · apple. Skip it if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call.

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