Comparison

Element Note vs InClass

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

Head to head
About

Element Note

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
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Element Note is the next-gen note taking, PDF annotation, and light sketching app. We stripped down the unnecessaries and carefully polished the elemental functions for a digital notebook. With a modern look and powerful features, Element Note strives to provide an elegant writing space free of distractions. Features: Unique brushes - Pencil (HB Pencil, Mechanical Pencil) - Pen (Pen, Line Pen, Fountain Pen) - Brush (Art Brush, Round Brush) - Marker (Marker, Round Marker) Best-in-class note rendering engine - Smooth and fluid drawing powered by Metal technology - Support gradient ink for more expressive notes Powerful attachments - Text - Shape - Sticker - Image Universal Search - Search through your PDF & Handwritting using on device OCR Smart Darkmode - Smartly adapts all of your notes to the system darkmode without changing the paper or stroke colors. iCloud Sync & Collaboration - Sync via your personal iCloud (No data is passed to our server) - Collaborate through iCloud collaboration for up to 100 users. Desktop class organization - Intuitive multi-select drag and drop gesture to organize your notes or pages Element Note is free to try for up to 3 notes. Unlock the full app with an in app purchase to create unlimited notes. Terms and Conditions https://elementnote.app/terms Privacy Policy https://elementnote.app/privacy

About

InClass

This app simplifies student attendance tracking and grade management for educators. It offers features like effortless attendance recording, comprehensive class management, and detailed reporting. Streamline administrative tasks to focus more on teaching.

Highlights
  • Effortless attendance tracking
  • Comprehensive class management
  • Accurate grading system
  • Detailed attendance and grading reports
  • Barcode scanner for attendance
  • Student ID card generator
Features
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InClass is your go-to solution for managing student attendance with ease. Designed specifically for teachers, our app streamlines the process of tracking student presence, recording grades, and generating detailed reports, all within an intuitive interface. With InClass, you can spend more time teaching and less time on administrative tasks. Key Features: 1. Effortless Attendance Tracking: Easily record and monitor student attendance with just a few taps. 2. Comprehensive Class Management: Keep detailed information about classes and students all in one place. 3. Accurate Grading System: Simplify the process of grading with a system that's both precise and easy to use. 4. Detailed Reports: Generate comprehensive reports on attendance and grading to monitor student progress effectively. 5. Barcode Scanner for Attendance: Quickly and accurately take attendance using a barcode scanner. 6. Student ID Card Generator: Create and download student ID cards instantly for better administration. Why InClass? 1. Efficiency: Save time with automated attendance tracking and grading. 2. Organization: Keep all your classroom data centralized and accessible. 3. Ease of Use: Designed with an intuitive interface that teachers love. 4. Technology-Driven: Incorporates advanced features like barcode scanning for enhanced accuracy. Make classroom management simple and efficient with InClass. Download now and see the difference! Term Of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/f978f011-efd4-4d21-803f-bcbd9a1cdff2

Screenshots

Element Note4 screens
InClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InClass at 100% against Element Note's 68%. InClass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Element Note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and InClass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Note ships an update fortnightly, InClass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Element Note versus InClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement NoteInClass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSoysauce LabDedy dantry Sirait

Customer experience

Element Note

All ratings2,564 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews335 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative20.3%

InClass

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Element Note

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Seasonal or custom sticker packs

InClass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Element Note

Subscriptions2
  • Element Note Yearly$3.491 Year
  • Element Note Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Launch Special$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
5 purchases

InClass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$9.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$22.901 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
  • InClass PRO - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Element Note free?
Element Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InClass free?
InClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Element Note or InClass have ads?
Neither Element Note nor InClass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element Note or InClass?
Element Note ships an update fortnightly, and InClass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Element Note was updated on September 24, 2026 and InClass on June 1, 2026.

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