Bear
8.2#27 in note-taking appsFrom $29.99 a yearFree planiOSWebAPIExtension
VisitBear vs Goodnotes
What both publish
| Fact | Bear | Goodnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Bear documents Apple Shortcuts support on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with actions such as creating notes, adding tags, and searching notes. | The help center documents automatic backup to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV on iOS and iPadOS. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Organization | Bear supports flexible tags, pinned tags, headings, and folding sections within notes. | The app organizes documents with folders, notebooks, and favorites, with unlimited folders listed in its app description. |
| Supported platforms | web,macos,ios | web,windows,macos,ios,android |
Bear plans
- FreeFree
- Bear Pro$2.99 a month
- Bear Pro (monthly)$2.99 a month
- Bear Pro (yearly)$29.99 a year
Goodnotes plans
- FreeFree
- Essential$11.99 a year
- Pro$35.99 a year
- AI Pass$9.99 a month
- Teams$120 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Bear if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Goodnotes if…
Goodnotes suits people who want a note-taking app with offline access and sharing across its supported platforms. Teams may find the collaboration and administration features relevant, while users should check plan limits and AI Pass availability.