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TWO vs
Bear.

Bear is a lovely Markdown note app for Apple devices. TWO is a visual editor for docs that runs in any browser.

The short version

Pick Bear if

  • You love Markdown and organizing with tags
  • You live on iPhone, iPad and Mac and want native apps
  • You want handwriting, sketches or encrypted notes

Pick TWO if

  • You would rather format with buttons and / than type syntax
  • You want two docs side by side in one window
  • You want to share a workspace and edit live

Side by side

Where they
differ.

Checked against both apps in October 2026. Apps change, so tell us if something's out of date.

FeatureTWOBear
EditorVisualtype / for blocksMarkdownstyled as you type
Two docs side by sideSplit viewSeparate windowson Mac and iPad
OrganizingFolders and labelsNested tags
iPhone appNomade for bigger screensYes
In a browserYes, any browserWeb version in beta
Edit together, liveYes, on Proyou plus 2 peopleNo
SyncIncludedWith Provia iCloud
AINone, on purposeNone built in
ExportPDF and MarkdownPDF, Markdown and morewith Pro
PriceFree for 30 docsPro $6 a monthFree on one devicePro $2.99 a month
YesPartly or paidNo

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