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Bear vs 1Writer: catalog facts
Bear	1Writer
Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.	Paid A paid app on the App Store.
macOS, iOS, Browser extension	iOS
Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design	Works on plain text and Markdown files you own Dropbox, WebDAV and iCloud Drive sync
Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Advanced features like export options require a subscription	iOS and iPadOS only No Android or desktop version of its own
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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