Beautiful Markdown notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| NotePlan | Paid app | iPhone, Mac, Web | you need it on the web |
| Joplin | Free app | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| UpNote | Free for up to 50 notes | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| Inkdrop | Basic $9.98/month or $99.80/year. 30-day free trial | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| Notesnook | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| Standard Notes | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| iA Writer | One-time purchase per platform | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android | you would rather pay once |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
Markdown daily notes that tie together tasks and your calendar on Apple devices.
Pick it if you need it on the web.
Free, open-source notes in Markdown, with optional end-to-end encrypted sync.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux, you want it free and you want open source.
A clean, simple notes app on every device, with a lifetime purchase option.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you would rather not pay a subscription.
Markdown notes app for developers with end-to-end encrypted sync, Vim keys, plugins and an MCP server for AI agents.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you want more power-user features.
Private notes with end-to-end encryption on by default, and open source.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you want open source.
End-to-end encrypted notes and files, open source, on every platform.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you want open source.
A distraction-free Markdown editor. Pay once.
Pick it if you would rather pay once, you need it on Android and Windows and you need it to work offline.
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you are just starting out.
We matched these apps to Bear by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.