# Bear Markdown Notes & Journal vs ScrollSnap

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bear Markdown Notes & Journal at 6.9K against ScrollSnap's 5. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). ScrollSnap's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScrollSnap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bear Markdown Notes & Journal against 4.8 for ScrollSnap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bear Markdown Notes & Journal has 6.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Bear Markdown Notes & Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScrollSnap's.

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal ships an update every 10 days, ScrollSnap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear Markdown Notes & Journal | ScrollSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-markdown-notes-and-journal/id1016366447/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsnap-long-screenshot/id6759849068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiny Frog Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/527618974) | [晔斌 范](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609081920) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear Markdown Notes & Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-markdown-notes-and-journal/id1016366447)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Flexible tagging system for organization
- 🔒 Secure and private notes
- 🎨 Customizable themes and fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for syncing and advanced features
- 🔍 Limited search functionality within notes on iOS
- 🖼️ Issues with image handling and resizing
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 💻 Lack of web/Windows app for cross-platform access

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues causing note conflicts and data loss
- Cursor jumping and input issues on iPad
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting content

**Requested features**

- Add password protection for individual notes
- Improve search capabilities to find text within notes
- Implement table support for more robust note-taking
- Develop a web-based version for broader accessibility
- Allow manual sorting and organization of notes


### ScrollSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollsnap-long-screenshot/id6759849068)

This app transforms scrolling screen recordings into a single, seamless long screenshot. It automatically stitches together video frames, eliminating the need for manual editing. Save or share your complete scrolling content as a tall, shareable image.

**Highlights:** Stitches scrolling screen recordings, Automatic frame stitching, No manual alignment needed, Trims clips with timeline, Built-in library for generated images, On-device processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Two Coffees | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three Coffees | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bear Markdown Notes & Journal free?

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScrollSnap free?

ScrollSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bear Markdown Notes & Journal or ScrollSnap?

ScrollSnap is rated higher. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while ScrollSnap averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bear Markdown Notes & Journal or ScrollSnap have ads?

Neither Bear Markdown Notes & Journal nor ScrollSnap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bear Markdown Notes & Journal or ScrollSnap?

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal ships an update every 10 days, and ScrollSnap every 2 months. Most recently, Bear Markdown Notes & Journal was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScrollSnap on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*