Element Note

Element Note

Handwriting Note & PDF Markup

2.5K ratings
297 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 3, 2022
  • July 17, 2026

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About

This app offers a distraction-free digital notebook experience with advanced handwriting, PDF annotation, and sketching capabilities. It features unique brushes, a powerful rendering engine, and smart organization tools. Sync your notes across devices and collaborate with others seamlessly.

βœ“Unique handwriting brushes
βœ“Smooth drawing engine
βœ“PDF annotation
βœ“Text, shape, and image attachments
βœ“On-device OCR search
βœ“Smart dark mode
βœ“iCloud sync and collaboration
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What's New in Element Note

2.10.1

July 17, 2026

Fixed an issue where colors were not visible in the Quick Switcher.

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User reviews

Simplicity is very nice

Much more enjoyable with less tools (like AI built-ins) no subscription, with only a onetime purchase. Highly recommend using it with pencil pro, the tool palette was very productive. I usually need stuff while on my Mac and the Mac version was also well polished in my opinion.

Needs a pin tool or other navigation tool inside the notes, like one notes menus, to skip and scan quickly through notes to find what ur looking for is a good feature that should be implemented to every note tools these days.

Overall: Great app that achieves more by adding less. Highly recommend for students:)
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Minimalist Bliss

I absolutely love this app! It is exactly what you want and lacking very little. I love how the brushes actually write like a pen rather than having that kind of digital effect. I love that I can import PDFs or photos and write on those. I love that it is simple.

I think the only thing that I would change about it is that I would like to add notebooks rather than files and pages only, so that all of my pages are in one "book," so to speak, think Penbook or Zinnia. That's not a need, it's a want, and I am completely happy with the way Element Note is currently set up.
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This developer should run the world

I have been obsessed with Noto and the simple elegant UI that trumps basically all other UI for years … so when I found another app by the same dev with another beautiful interface with another beautifully reasonable one time purchase, it was an instant yes from me.

Great app

Great app but has some annoying bugs. And it could be better if you add laser pointer to app. Thanks

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You have very limited access which sucks

I prefer collanote

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notes and files randomly disappearing

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when using the floating keyboard

Bug

Handwriting recognition not working as expected

Bug

Exported PDFs losing formatting and background colors

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Requested Features

6 requests

Ruler tool

Feature

Ability to resize/rotate selections

Feature

Improved text editing and formatting

Feature

Presentation mode for connecting to displays

Feature

Ability to import/export multiple files at once

Feature

Seasonal or custom sticker packs

Feature

FAQ

What does Element Note do?

Element Note is a next-generation app for taking notes, annotating PDFs, and light sketching. It focuses on providing an elegant, distraction-free writing space with powerful features and a modern interface.

What are the key features of Element Note?

Key features include a variety of unique brushes (pencil, pen, brush, marker), a smooth drawing engine powered by Metal technology with gradient ink support, powerful attachments like text, shapes, stickers, and images, universal search with on-device OCR, smart dark mode, iCloud sync and collaboration for up to 100 users, and desktop-class organization with intuitive drag-and-drop gestures.

How much does Element Note cost?

Element Note is free to try for up to three notes. To unlock the full app and create unlimited notes, an in-app purchase is required. There are no ads within the application.

What devices is Element Note compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly list device compatibility, it mentions iCloud Sync and Collaboration, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices that support iCloud. The mention of 'system darkmode' also implies compatibility with operating systems that support this feature.

What are common use cases for Element Note?

Common use cases include taking handwritten notes in meetings or lectures, marking up and signing PDF documents, creating quick sketches or diagrams, organizing research materials, and collaborating on projects with others through shared notes.