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Comparisons

TWO vs Bear.

Bear is a beautiful Markdown editor for Apple devices. TWO is a rich writing app that works everywhere — and doesn't require Markdown to get started.

vs Notionvs Apple Notesvs Bearvs Obsidian
TWO

A rich writing app with a visual editor, split view, and real-time sync. No Markdown knowledge required.

Visual editorCross-platformSplit view
Bear

A polished Markdown editor exclusive to Apple devices. Great for writers who love plain text — limited for everyone else.

Apple-onlyMarkdown-basedNo web app
Platform support
Any
TWO runs in any browser. Bear is Mac and iPhone only — no Windows, no Android, no web.
Editor type
Visual
TWO uses a rich visual editor. Bear requires Markdown syntax — a learning curve for many writers.
The honest take

Bear is genuinely beautiful and a great fit for Markdown lovers on Apple devices. If you want a rich editor that works everywhere and doesn't require syntax knowledge — TWO is the better choice.

Feature comparison

Feature
TWO
Bear
Visual rich text editor
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Web app
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Split view
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Real-time sync
Works on Windows & Android
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Export to PDF & Markdown
Native Mac app
Soon
Free plan
Lifetime access — no subscription
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