How to Cancel Bear Notes
Bear Pro cancellation is handled through Apple's subscription settings. You can cancel anytime with no penalty, and your notes remain accessible in the free tier after your billing period ends.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £2.49/mo
- £24.99/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- Apple's policy allows refunds within 14 days of purchase or renewal. After 14 days, cancellations are non-refundable.
- After cancellation
- All notes are permanently preserved in Bear's free tier. Local data stays on your devices, but iCloud sync is disabled without Pro.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Bear Notes cancellation pageOpen Settings and find your Apple ID
On iPhone/iPad, tap Settings then your Apple ID. On Mac, open System Settings and click your Apple ID.
Go to Subscriptions
Select Subscriptions to view all active subscriptions linked to your Apple ID.
Select Bear
Tap Bear to view your subscription details and renewal date.
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Tap the red Cancel Subscription button twice. Pro access continues until your billing period ends.
Tips & Things to Know
- Check your renewal date before cancelling so you know when Pro features will be disabled.
- All notes stay in the free tier, but cloud sync and custom themes will be lost.
- If charged after cancelling, contact Apple Support within 60 days for a potential refund.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK: Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires Apple to allow cancellation as easy as sign-up and to honour refunds within 14 days.
- US: FTC guidelines require clear cancellation paths and refunds for unauthorised charges within 60 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Bear Pro anytime?
- Yes. There are no contracts or penalties. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel Bear Pro?
- You may get a refund if you cancel within 14 days of purchase or renewal through Apple Support. After 14 days, cancellations are non-refundable.
- What happens to my notes after cancellation?
- All notes remain in Bear's free tier with full read and write access. Cloud sync and custom themes will be disabled.
- How long does Bear Pro cancellation take?
- Cancellation is instant. Your subscription stops renewing at the next billing date, and you keep Pro features until then.
- Does Bear work on Android or Windows?
- No. Bear is only available on Apple devices - iPhone, iPad, and Mac.