TaskLoco and Bear solve completely different problems. TaskLoco is a task management app built around sticky notes — you get reminders, team sharing, file attachments, and calendar views. Bear is a markdown-focused writing app for personal notes and essays.
The pricing reflects their different purposes. TaskLoco Premium costs $4.99/month per person (50% off charter price), while Bear Pro costs $1.49/month. But you're comparing a full productivity suite against a specialized writing tool.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Bear
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Task Management vs Note Writing
TaskLoco treats every note as a potential task. You can set reminders, mark items complete, and view everything in a calendar. Each note becomes actionable — perfect for project management and daily productivity.
Bear focuses purely on writing and organizing thoughts. It excels at markdown formatting, nested tags, and creating beautiful formatted documents. There are no reminders, no task completion, no calendar integration.
If you need your notes to actually remind you to do something, TaskLoco wins. If you want to write long-form content with perfect formatting, Bear wins.
Team Collaboration Features
TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing with real-time sync. Share individual notes or entire collections with team members. Everyone sees updates instantly, gets email notifications, and can collaborate on shared tasks.
Bear has zero collaboration features. It's strictly a personal note-taking app. You can export notes to share them, but there's no real-time collaboration, no shared workspaces, no team features at all.
For solo work, this doesn't matter. But if you need team coordination, TaskLoco is your only option between these two apps.
File Attachments and Storage
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage. Attach documents, images, PDFs, or any file type directly to your notes. Everything syncs across devices and team members can access shared files.
Bear supports images and basic file attachments, but with much more limited storage. Bear Pro doesn't specify storage limits, but it's clearly designed for text-first notes with occasional images.
If your workflow involves lots of documents, screenshots, or file sharing, TaskLoco provides serious storage infrastructure. Bear works better for text-heavy notes with minimal file needs.
Pricing and Value Comparison
Bear Pro costs $1.49/month or $14.99/year. You get sync across devices, themes, advanced markup, and export options. No team features, no reminders, no file storage quotas.
TaskLoco Premium normally costs $9.99/month per person. Charter members get 50% off forever — $4.99/month per person. Each team member needs their own subscription. You get unlimited notes, 10GB storage, reminders, calendar view, and team sharing.
For pure note-taking, Bear offers better value. For task management and team productivity, TaskLoco justifies the higher price with features Bear simply doesn't have.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Limited free version with sync restrictions |
| Monthly pricing | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | $1.49/month ($14.99/year) |
| Task reminders | Built-in reminders with notifications | No reminder functionality |
| Team collaboration | Real-time sharing, email notifications, team sync | No collaboration features |
| File attachments | 10GB storage, any file type | Images and basic files, limited storage |
| Calendar view | Full calendar integration with tasks | No calendar functionality |
| Markdown support | Basic formatting options | Advanced markdown with live preview |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline FREE | Limited offline functionality |
| Cross-platform sync | All devices with Lite Plus+ and Premium | Mac, iOS, web with Pro subscription |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Powerful search with tag support |
| Note organization | Collections and tags | Nested tags and advanced organization |
| Export options | Basic export functionality | Multiple export formats including PDF, HTML |
| Writing tools | Simple text editing focused on tasks | Advanced writing features, word count, reading time |
| Themes and customization | Basic theme options | Multiple themes and appearance customization |
| Web clipper | Chrome extension for one-click capture FREE | Browser extension available |
| Note linking | Basic note references | Wiki-style note linking and backlinks |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps FREE | iOS and Mac only, no Android |
| Unlimited notes | With Premium subscription | Unlimited with Pro subscription |
| Task completion tracking | Built-in checkbox and completion states | No task management features |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You need task management with reminders and deadlines
- Your team requires real-time collaboration on shared projects
- You work with lots of file attachments and need 10GB storage
- You want calendar integration to see tasks by date
- You need both web access and native mobile apps
- You prefer simple, action-oriented notes over formatted documents
Use Bear if…
- You primarily write long-form content and essays
- You love markdown formatting and need advanced text editing
- You work solo and don't need collaboration features
- You want the cheapest possible option for basic note-taking
- You're deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem (Mac/iOS only)
- You need wiki-style note linking and advanced organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Bear?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can Bear handle task management like TaskLoco?
No. Bear is purely for note-taking and writing. It has no reminders, no task completion tracking, no calendar integration, and no team collaboration. TaskLoco is built specifically for task management.
Does Bear support team collaboration?
No. Bear is designed for individual use only. TaskLoco Premium includes real-time team sharing, email notifications, and collaborative workspaces.
Which app has better file attachment support?
TaskLoco. Premium includes 10GB storage for any file type with full team sharing. Bear supports basic file attachments but with much more limited storage and no collaboration features.
Can I use TaskLoco offline like Bear?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required, storing up to 20 notes locally. Bear requires an internet connection for most functionality.
Which is better for writing and markdown?
Bear excels at writing with advanced markdown support, live preview, and beautiful formatting. TaskLoco focuses on task management with basic text formatting. Choose Bear for writing, TaskLoco for productivity.
Does TaskLoco work on Android like Bear?
TaskLoco has native Android and iPhone apps. Bear only works on Mac and iOS devices — no Android support at all.
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