# Bear Markdown Notes & Journal vs DayOS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bear Markdown Notes & Journal at 6.9K against DayOS's 1. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal also leads on device support (4 vs 2). DayOS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DayOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bear Markdown Notes & Journal has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal ships an update every 10 days, DayOS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear Markdown Notes & Journal | DayOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-markdown-notes-and-journal/id1016366447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayos/id6761629921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 230 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiny Frog Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/527618974) | [Dylan Murray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890552574) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear Markdown Notes & Journal

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

A beautiful and simple Markdown app for capturing, writing, and organizing your thoughts and ideas. It offers a distraction-free writing environment, flexible formatting, and powerful organizational tools like tags and tasks. Ideal for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking and creative processes.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Flexible Markdown formatting, Tag-based organization, Task management, Note linking (WikiLinks), Web clipping extension, Apple Pencil sketching

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


### DayOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayos/id6761629921)

This app offers a streamlined workspace for daily organization, combining tasks, calendar, notes, and a private vault. It focuses on simplicity and efficiency without the complexity of project management tools. Available on iPad, it supports markdown notes, photo attachments, and spending tracking.

**Highlights:** Daily Home dashboard, Simple daily task management, Day, week, month calendar views, Markdown-supported notes with attachments, Spending tracking and bill reminders, Private, password-protected vault, Light, dark, and system themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | 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 DayOS free?

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

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

DayOS is rated higher. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while DayOS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Bear Markdown Notes & Journal nor DayOS shows ads.

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

Bear Markdown Notes & Journal ships an update every 10 days, and DayOS every 3 days. Most recently, Bear Markdown Notes & Journal was updated on October 31, 2026 and DayOS on October 14, 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.*