Comparison

Element Note vs Inkpad

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

Inkpad

Features
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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

Screenshots

Element Note4 screens
Inkpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Element Note versus Inkpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement NoteInkpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoysauce LabMuhammet 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

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
None

Inkpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element Note free?
Element Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkpad free?
Inkpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Element Note or Inkpad have ads?
Neither Element Note nor Inkpad shows ads.

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