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Average Ratings 2 Ratings

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Description

Bear is an elegant and versatile writing application designed for composing notes and literary pieces. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Bear allows you to capture your thoughts wherever creativity sparks. Stay organized with to-do lists that sync seamlessly across all devices. Connect your notes to one another, creating a cohesive body of work, while hashtags help you categorize your ideas effectively. For added security, utilize Face/Touch ID to safeguard your private notes. Whether you need to jot down quick thoughts or draft comprehensive essays, Bear is an ideal tool. Its focus mode enhances concentration, and the sophisticated markup features cater to the needs of online writers. Additionally, full in-line image support enriches your narratives and makes your writing visually engaging. With Bear, crafting your ideas has never been more enjoyable and efficient.

Description

Goodnotes is a digital note-taking, document management, and collaboration application that combines handwriting tools with artificial intelligence and cloud synchronization. The platform allows users to create digital notebooks, typed documents, and interactive whiteboards for organizing information, developing ideas, and managing projects. Its handwriting technology supports stylus input, handwriting recognition, spellchecking, text conversion, drawing tools, and searchable handwritten content. PDF annotation capabilities enable users to highlight documents, add handwritten comments, mark up reports, and organize reference materials. Goodnotes AI can summarize information, answer questions using document content, generate visual summaries, and transform meeting notes into structured action items. Audio recording tools capture conversations and synchronize recordings with handwritten notes, allowing users to replay specific moments and generate searchable transcripts. Its digital whiteboard provides an infinite canvas for brainstorming, mind mapping, sketching diagrams, and collaborative planning. Real-time collaboration enables teams to edit shared documents, exchange comments, track changes, and synchronize updates across supported devices. Goodnotes supports personal productivity, education, business meetings, document review, and knowledge management through applications for Apple devices, Android, Windows, and web browsers.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft PowerPoint No 
Microsoft Word No 
Snipd Yes 
Spark Mail Yes 
Superlist Yes 
Tabularia Yes 
iCloud No 

Integrations

Microsoft PowerPoint Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
Snipd No 
Spark Mail No 
Superlist No 
Tabularia No 
iCloud Yes 

Pricing Details

$1.49 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$11.99/year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Shiny Frog

Founded

2005

Country

Ireland

Website

bear.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Goodnotes

Founded

2011

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.goodnotes.com

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Productivity

Collaboration No 
Database Creation No 
Document Creation No 
File Sharing No 
Notes Management Yes 
Office Suite No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Task Management No 
Team Chat No 

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Productivity

Collaboration No 
Database Creation No 
Document Creation No 
File Sharing No 
Notes Management Yes 
Office Suite No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Task Management No 
Team Chat No 

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