# Line vs Element Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Element Note at 69% against Line's 0%. Element Note also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months). Line's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element Note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

Element Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element Note has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Line's written reviews are positive against 69% of Element Note's.

Line ships an update every 41 months, Element Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line | Element Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-fit/id1448053643/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-note/id6444015673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bjarne Berge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209858941) | [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583) |

## What reviewers say

### Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-fit/id1448053643)

This app models the relationship between two variables using linear regression. It fits a linear equation to observed data, calculating the slope, intercept, correlation coefficient, and coefficient of determination to assess the model's fit.

**Highlights:** Linear regression modeling, Calculate slope and intercept, Correlation coefficient calculation, Coefficient of determination (R2), Model fit assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Element Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-note/id6444015673)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique handwriting brushes, Smooth drawing engine, PDF annotation, Text, shape, and image attachments, On-device OCR search, Smart dark mode, iCloud sync and collaboration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Element Note Yearly | $3.49 | per year |
| Element Note Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Launch Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 💡 Customizable pens and colors
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Gradient and gradient brush tools
- 📚 Great for journaling and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Search function not working
- 🖼️ Issues with image handling and export
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between pen and eraser
- 🔑 Lack of password/locking feature for notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes and files randomly disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when using the floating keyboard
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Exported PDFs losing formatting and background colors

**Requested features**

- Ruler tool
- Ability to resize/rotate selections
- Improved text editing and formatting
- Presentation mode for connecting to displays
- Ability to import/export multiple files at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line free?

Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Element Note free?

Element Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Line or Element Note?

Element Note is rated higher. Line averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Element Note averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Line or Element Note have ads?

Neither Line nor Element Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line or Element Note?

Line ships an update every 41 months, and Element Note fortnightly. Most recently, Line was updated on September 28, 2026 and Element Note on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*