Bear Markdown Notes & Journal

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal

Writing app, notepad & editor

6.9K ratings
1754 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
November 2, 2016
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Capture, write, and organize your thoughts and ideas with a beautiful and powerful Markdown editor. Create lists, tasks, link notes, and export in various formats. Offers a private and distraction-free writing experience.

✓Markdown editor with formatting
✓Note linking and organization with tags
✓Task creation and management
✓Web content clipping
✓Apple Pencil sketching support
✓Export to multiple formats
✓Dictate notes with Apple Watch
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What's New in Bear Markdown Notes & Journal

3.0.4

November 3, 2026

It’s time to celebrate Bear’s 10th birthday! To mark the occasion, this update brings brand-new app icons and a fun new widget for your Home Screen: meet the Kumagotchi! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has used and supported Bear over the years. You made this milestone possible.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly Pro subscription

Full access to all features for 30 days.

$2.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Happy 10th Bearthday! 🐻🎂

Happy 10th Bearthday! 🐻🎂

Celebrate a decade of writing beautiful notes

Nov 2, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026

Read more about Back to School with Bear

Back to School with Bear

Explore features that help you study smarter

Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 15, 2026

Read more about Write Mermaid diagrams in Bear

Write Mermaid diagrams in Bear

Draw diagrams and charts right inside your notes

Jul 28, 2026 — Aug 28, 2026

User reviews

one thing that bugs me

i like the app and that it's free to use, but i just do not like how words/sentences are presented in note previews. it just looks rather...unprofessional? it's most notable when i write my recipes in bullet order. instead of subhighlighting the first word/s in the preview like what apple notes does, it tries to fit most of what i wrote instead without accounting for the bullet points. i know i can turn this off by setting the preview to small, but i like having my notes be visible :( i just don't want them to look so garbled. hopefully this can be fixed in the future!
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Windows bug

I’ve been using this app for over 3 years, I love it. It works just fine on Mac. Recently, I got a PC and I moved my workspace there. There is a webpage version of this app but it doesn’t sync right. I was writing on my PC yesterday for all night and I woke up today check the same file on my phone. BOOM, nothing is there, nothing got saved. And the worst part is, the website will auto sync to the phone no matter what. Which means it will erase whatever I wrote on the website and go back to the old version of the file on my phone. ISN’T THIS STUPID?

这个软件真的哪里都好,就是这个在windows上跟mac的sync会出问题。不会即时同步,总是会以mac的版本为准。导致在windows上写的东西存不下来,一刷新就消失。又因为这个丢了一次东西,web到底怎么回事。
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My Teddy BEAR!

This app has so many features that allow you to organize info under appropriate headers, and sub-headers! Once you get the hang of it you’ll have a cleanly organized listing of your data.
> You will likely find yourself resetting the hierarchy of data in order to keep it organized in the area(s) where it belongs — otherwise you’ll find data under the correct Headers but in several locations.
🔅With patience & time you can organize it into a clean collection of your data.
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LOVE this app

I’m a big notes guy, and used to always just use the Notes app from Apple, but one day I needed to just scribble a drawing to get my point across and couldn’t do it, found this app and the rest is history. Everything from the super clean interface, to the quick and efficient way to jot down notes and label them with hashtags to help categorize things - it’s seamless and honestly, one of the quickest subscriptions ive ever paid for. I use it daily, if not hourly
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i feel like all the other note taking apps are more for aesthetic but i like that this one is actually practical and everything isn’t locked behind a paywall

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Sync issues causing note conflicts and data loss

Bug

Cursor jumping and input issues on iPad

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Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting content

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add password protection for individual notes

Feature

Improve search capabilities to find text within notes

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Implement table support for more robust note-taking

Feature

Develop a web-based version for broader accessibility

Feature

Allow manual sorting and organization of notes

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FAQ

What is Bear Markdown Notes & Journal?

Bear is a writing app designed for capturing, writing, and organizing notes using Markdown. It offers a clean interface, flexible organization with tags, and various export options.

Does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal have ads?

No, Bear Markdown Notes & Journal does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional Pro features available via subscription.

What are the subscription options for Bear Markdown Notes & Journal?

Bear offers a monthly Pro subscription for $2.99 with a 7-day free trial, and a yearly Pro subscription for $29.99 with a 7-day free trial. These subscriptions unlock advanced features across all devices.

What devices is Bear Markdown Notes & Journal compatible with?

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch. Syncing across devices requires a Bear Pro subscription.

How does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal handle privacy?

Bear is designed with privacy at its core. The developer states they cannot access your notes, tags, or any other personal data, ensuring your information remains private.

What are the benefits of Bear Pro?

Bear Pro enables seamless syncing of notes across all your devices, access to nearly 30 themes for customization, custom app icons, and advanced search capabilities like searching text within photos and PDFs.

How often is Bear Markdown Notes & Journal updated?

The latest version is 3.0.4, released on November 3, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, specific update frequency can vary based on developer plans.

What export formats does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal support?

You can export notes to plain text, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear note, and rich text. For HTML, DocX, PDF, JPG, and ePub exports, a Bear Pro subscription is required.