Productivity · head to head
Bear vs Remember The Milk
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bear and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bear | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bear
Nothing recorded that Remember The Milk does not also cover.
Only in Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bear
- Note-taking with document scanningnot Remember The Milk
- Cross-device note synchronizationnot Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Bear
- Appointment bookingnot Bear
- Time trackingnot Bear
- Resource managementnot Bear
- Team coordinationnot Bear
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bear
- Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
- Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
- Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Pricing, plan by plan
Bear
Free- FreeFree
- Local note access
- Document scanning
- PDF, image, text, markdown, HTML, DOCX, ePub export
- Pro$2.99/month
- All free features plus 28+ themes
- 15 app icons
- PDF and image search across notes
- Pro$29.99/year
- All free features plus 28+ themes
- 15 app icons
- PDF and image search across notes
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Which should you pick?
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Bear or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bear or Remember The Milk?
- Bear starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
- Does Bear or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Bear runs on Web. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Bear for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bear best used for?
- Bear is most often used for note-taking with document scanning, cross-device note synchronization. Of those, note-taking with document scanning and cross-device note synchronization are not what Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
- What can Bear do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bear: Does Bear offer a free plan?
Yes, Bear has a free plan with local note access, document scanning, and export to multiple formats, but without iCloud sync or PDF/image search.
SourceRemember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceBear: How much does Bear Pro cost?
Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. The yearly plan offers approximately 15% savings compared to monthly billing.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceBear: Is there a free trial for Bear Pro?
Yes, Bear Pro includes a 7-day free trial before charging begins.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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