Bear

Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop. KEY FEATURES - Stay organized by linking notes to each other.

Freemium

bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for notetaking and prose, both on the go for ios devices and for the mac os desktop.

key features

stay organized by linking notes to each other. use hashtags to organize and add context to notes. notes are stored in plain text, easily portable. focus mode to keep you on track. advanced markdown with full inline image support powerful search to easily find notes with search triggers.

additional features

• rich previews while writing so you see prose, not code• advanced markup editor that supports and highlights over 20 programming languages• use crossnote links to build a body of work, quickly reference other notes, and more• quickly add todos to individual notes to keep yourself on task• multiple export options including html, pdf, docx, md, jpg, and more• smart data recognition of elements like links, emails, addresses, colors, and more to come• onetap formatting on iphone and ipad with a custom shortcut bar• focus mode hides notes and other options when it matters• all your notes are stored in plain text for the ultimate in portability• effortless, secure, and private multidevice sync via icloud• regular updates to keep you and your writing current

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