Amplenote vs Bear — Which One Wins?
Pick Amplenote if: People who are tired of juggling a note app plus a task app plus a calendar — this merges all three
Pick Bear if: Apple users who want a beautiful, distraction-free writing experience
Our take: Amplenote for simplicity, Bear for power users.
| Amplenote | Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free with core note-taking features | Pro $5.84/mo (billed annually) | Free with basic features | Bear Pro $2.99/mo or $29.99/year |
| Features | Notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app, Task scoring system that auto-prioritizes your to-do list, Rich backlinks with inline task references, Jots for rapid capture that sort into notes later, Publish notes as web pages with one click | Beautiful markdown editor, Nested tags for organization, Focus and editor themes, Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, Apple ecosystem integration |
| Best for | People who are tired of juggling a note app plus a task app plus a calendar — this merges all three | Apple users who want a beautiful, distraction-free writing experience |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Amplenote stands out with Notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app and Task scoring system that auto-prioritizes your to-do list. Bear counters with Beautiful markdown editor and Nested tags for organization.
Amplenote's Achilles heel: the task scoring system has a learning curve, and the ui feels dense until you customize it. Bear's: apple only — no windows, no android, no web app. and no tables or databases. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value notes, tasks, and calendar unified in one app and people who are tired, go with Amplenote. If apple users who want matters more, Bear is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.