Comparison

Elemental vs CollaNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Elemental

This free utility allows users to easily draw chemical structures and reactions on their mobile devices. It offers features like property calculation, file sharing via email and Dropbox, and a built-in periodic table. Users can also export structures as image files or MOL/RXN formats.

Highlights
  • Draw chemical structures and reactions
  • Calculate cheminformatics properties
  • Tweet chemical structures
  • Dropbox integration
  • Open MOL/RXN files
  • Email structures as files/images
  • Built-in Periodic Table
Features
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Elemental from Dotmatics the FREE Chemistry Sketch Utility Elemental is now a Universal App that support iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Elemental is the Dotmatics chemistry sketch utility provided at no charge within many Dotmatics products. We are happy to provide this as a FREE app on the iTunes store. - Tap to draw chemical structures - Calculate cheminformatics properties - Tweet a Molecule! - Dropbox upload support & file association back from the Dropbox App - Open MOL/RXN files from E-mails (tap and hold an attachment) - Copy images to camera roll/clipboard - Double tap to undo - Sketch chemical reactions - Built-in Periodic Table - Email your structure as a MOL/RXN file and PNG image - Emails also contain MW, MolFormula and predicted LogP Draw molecules with ease! Suggestions are really welcome at this time. We intend to add a heap of features over the coming months and to keep this app FREE.

About

CollaNote

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • 25+ pens and brushes
  • PDF, PPT, DOC markup
  • Flashcard creation
  • Translation tool
  • Audio recording
  • AI-powered tools
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!

Screenshots

Elemental1 screens
CollaNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CollaNote at 4.7 against Elemental's 2.2. CollaNote also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 18). Elemental's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Elemental asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CollaNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CollaNote has 14K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Elemental's written reviews are positive against 70% of CollaNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental ships an update every 3 weeks, CollaNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elemental versus CollaNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementalCollaNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (18 ratings)4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1814K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotmatics LimitedZauberberg Lab Company Limited

Customer experience

Elemental

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative22.8%

CollaNote

All ratings13,765 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,940 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

Elemental

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CollaNote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Pen and eraser issues after updates
  • Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
  • Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Login screen freezes
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  • Random deletion of notes and files

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve text editing and formatting
  • Enhance organization with nested folders
  • Implement better backup and sync options
  • Add more pen/pencil customization
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  • Improve collaboration and sharing features
  • Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
  • Add more paper style options
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
  • Provide a dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics and dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Elemental

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CollaNote

One-time4
  • Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
  • Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
  • Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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  • Lifetime Premium$13.90

Questions

Is Elemental free?
Elemental is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CollaNote free?
CollaNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elemental or CollaNote?
CollaNote is rated higher. Elemental averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while CollaNote averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do Elemental or CollaNote have ads?
Neither Elemental nor CollaNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental or CollaNote?
Elemental ships an update every 3 weeks, and CollaNote every 11 days. Most recently, Elemental was updated on July 6, 2026 and CollaNote on September 29, 2026.

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