The short answer
The registry records Bear Pro Markdown Notes Subscription as a possible interpretation of SHINY FROG* BEAR. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of SHINY FROG* BEAR mean?
- SHINY FROG * BEAR
- Before the asterisk, "SHINY FROG" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "BEAR" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A charge listed as SHINY FROG* BEAR on your credit card or bank statement comes from Shiny Frog Ltd., an independent software development company based in Dublin, Ireland. This line item represents a Bear Pro Markdown Notes Subscription for the popular Bear writing and note-taking app on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. While the basic Bear app is free to download, the Pro tier requires a recurring paid upgrade to enable core cloud capabilities.
Unreviewed registry note: This charge appears either as a monthly payment of $2.99 or an annual renewal fee between $14.99 and $29.99. The most common trigger is an auto-renewing subscription managed through your Apple ID and the App Store. If you started a free trial to test cross-device iCloud synchronization, custom themes, or document exports to PDF and DOCX formats, the subscription automatically bills your payment method when the trial ends. It can also appear if another family member sharing your Apple payment account activated Bear Pro on their personal device.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual Bear Pro subscription auto-renewed through Apple App Store subscriptions.
- Unreviewed registry note: A free trial of Bear Pro ended, initiating the monthly or annual fee.
- Unreviewed registry note: A family member on Apple Family Sharing activated note sync on an iPad or iPhone.
What to do, in order
- Open Apple Subscriptions Unreviewed registry note: On your iPhone or Mac, open Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions to view active in-app purchases.
- Select Bear Pro Unreviewed registry note: Tap Bear: Markdown Notes to review renewal dates and pricing plans.
Quick questions
Who is Shiny Frog on my bank statement?
Unreviewed registry note: Shiny Frog Ltd. is the indie app developer behind Bear and Panda Markdown writing tools for macOS and iOS.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If you see SHINY FROG* BEAR on your statement but do not use Bear, check with members of your family first. Shared Apple ID payment methods or Apple Family Sharing groups often allow household members to start app subscriptions that bill the primary cardholder without advance notice.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Shiny Frog Ltd.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Bear Pro Pricing and Sync FAQ https://bear.app
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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