Element Note

Element Note

Handwriting Note & PDF Markup

2.5K ratings
310 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 3, 2022
  • July 30, 2026

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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.

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

2.11.1

July 30, 2026

Fixed • Improved stability when opening and navigating large or complex PDF documents. • Fixed lasso selection for brush-drawn shapes. • Shape detection now recognizes smaller shapes and shorter lines.

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User reviews

Best!

The first thing I loved was how smooth it is to write as a person who never wrote with their iPad! Downloadable planners and notebooks work well on this ! It’s not clunky at all. I can’t wait to see what else they update this app with :)

Simplicity is appreciative

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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Possibly the best handwritten notes app on the store

I struggled with note taking apps on the iPad because they are either too basic or way too complex, and either have good digital pens or good organization tools, but not both.

This sweet little app strikes a wonderful balance of simplicity and power. Its pens are wonderful, making it a joy to write on the iPad, and the notebooks are simple and uncluttered, making my iPad really feel like the ultimate portable notebook. The interface is simple and thoughtful, so I always have the tool I need at hand while I am writing without distractions, but still have the option to edit my notebook pages or add bookmarks as needed. The stickers are fun but I haven’t found much use for them yet myself. The pens and interface are what sold me on this app.

My only requests for additions at this point would be 1) A planner or calendar page template, and 2) A way to add links from one page to another so I can make things like a notebook table of contents. Possibly also named bookmarks would be nice. I can understand omitting #2 to maintain the simplicity of the app, though.

Otherwise, I think the app is about perfect. The focused simplicity and thoughtful features are its strengths. My thanks to the developer!
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Awesome app!

I’ve tried this for the last few days and came here to buy it because I liked it so so much, and come to find out it’s free? That’s amazing. I very seldom by apps but this one is certainly one I would’ve gladly paid for.

Not work my application

Plz resolve this problem.

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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

Bug

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.