Everything you love about Bear, with AI built in
Bear is a beautiful writing app, but it's Apple-only, sync costs extra, and there's no AI. MindMirror works on Web, iOS, and Windows, with sync and AI included from the start.
No credit card required · 7-day free trial
Why people look beyond Bear
- •macOS and iOS only, however, no Windows, no web app, no Android
- •Sync requires Bear Pro at $2.99/month or $29.99/year, the free version is local only
- •No AI search or AI writing assistance
- •No file import, you can't turn PDFs or audio into searchable notes
Where MindMirror has the edge
- •Cross-platform. Web, iOS, and Windows. Not locked to Apple devices.
- •Sync included free. No need to pay extra just to access your notes across devices.
- •AI search and writing assistant built in, no third-party tools needed
MindMirror vs Bear
| Feature | MindMirror | Bear |
|---|---|---|
| iOS app | ||
| macOS app | Desktop coming soon | |
| Windows / Web app | ||
| Cloud sync (free) | Pro required ($2.99/mo) | |
| AI-powered search | ||
| AI writing assistant | ||
| Markdown support | ||
| File-to-note conversion |
Who should switch?
Switch to MindMirror if…
- You also use Windows and need your notes there
- You want AI-powered search built in
- You want sync without paying a monthly fee
- You upload files and want them searchable as notes
Stay on Bear if…
- You're all-in on the Apple ecosystem
- Bear's minimal, distraction-free design is important to you
- You don't need cross-platform or AI features
- You love Bear's theming and editor experience
Frequently asked questions
- Does MindMirror support markdown?
- Yes. MindMirror supports markdown formatting, so notes written or imported in markdown render correctly.
- Is there a free tier?
- Yes. MindMirror's free tier includes unlimited notes and storage with cloud sync included. No payment required to get started.
- Does MindMirror have a Windows app?
- Yes. MindMirror is available on Web, iOS, and Windows. Bear is macOS and iOS only.
- Can I import my Bear notes into MindMirror?
- Yes. Export your Bear notes as markdown files, then import them into MindMirror. All your notes will be available and AI-searchable.
Simple pricing. No guilt.
Less than the productivity template you bought and never opened. No usage fees, no surprises, cancel anytime.
Basic
Dump freely, forever. Unlimited thoughts, unlimited storage, synced everywhere.
- Unlimited thoughts
- Unlimited storage
- Syncs everywhere
Pro
The full brain. Everything you dump comes back: ask Past You anything, drop files in, write and watch your notes connect themselves.
Billed $47.88/year
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited thoughts
- Unlimited storage
- Syncs everywhere
- Ask Past You anything
- Turn PDFs, docs & audio into thoughts
- AI writing assistant built into the editor
- Synapses with daily insights from your own notes
What's in your head
right now?Dump it. That's the whole job.
right now?Dump it. That's the whole job.