Element Note vs Inkpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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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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
Inkpad
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Experience the Joy of Paper with the Power of Focus Tired of stiff, boring checklists? Inkpad brings the calming, nostalgic feel of hand-written ink to your daily productivity. Whether you are a student, a creative, or a bullet journal enthusiast, organize your life with a style that feels personal. Why You Will Love Inkpad - Hand-Drawn Aesthetic Every button, line, and icon is crafted to look like real ink on paper. Say goodbye to sterile grids and hello to a planner that sparks joy. - Integrated Focus Timer Built-in Pomodoro-style timer that blends seamlessly with your tasks. Track your deep work sessions without leaving your planner. - Digital Bullet Journaling Made Easy Get the BuJo look without the effort. Drag and drop hand-drawn elements to customize your day. Key Features - Daily & Weekly Spreads: Visualize your week with an artistic touch. - Focus Stats: Beautiful hand-drawn charts to track your productivity. - History & Insights: Review your past achievements and watch your focus grow over time. Perfect for - Students looking for an aesthetic study companion. - Fans of the Dark Academia and Cottagecore vibes. - Anyone seeking a calm alternative to corporate productivity apps. Download Inkpad today and write your own story. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.eurekahub.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkpad at none against Element Note's 5. Inkpad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Element Note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Inkpad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Element Note | Inkpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soysauce Lab | Muhammet Ali Berktas |
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
Inkpad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Element Note
- Element Note Yearly$3.491 Year
- Element Note Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Launch Special$4.99
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
Inkpad
No in-app purchases









