Bear
8.2#27 in note-taking appsFrom $29.99 a yearFree planiOSWebAPIExtension
VisitBear vs Turtl
What both publish
| Fact | Bear | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| Maker | Shiny Frog describes itself as an app-making team spanning Italy, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, the UK, and Japan. | Turtl states that the project is owned and operated by Lyon Bros LLC. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Bear is a Markdown note-taking app for capturing, writing, and organizing notes. | Turtl describes itself as a secure, collaborative notebook for organizing bookmarks, passwords, files, and shopping lists. |
Bear plans
- FreeFree
- Bear Pro$2.99 a month
- Bear Pro (monthly)$2.99 a month
- Bear Pro (yearly)$29.99 a year
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Pick Bear if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Turtl if…
Turtl may suit people who want to organize and share notes, bookmarks, passwords, and files, including those who want offline access or self-hosting. Its shared Spaces offer adjustable collaborator permissions.