Features & Capabilities

Element Note is the next-gen handwriting notebook and PDF annotation Chrome extension. It strips away the unnecessary and offers a modern, distraction-free writing space with a range of brushes (HB pencil, mechanical pencil, pen, marker, and brushes) plus a high-performance rendering engine for smooth, expressive writing.

Attach text, shapes, stickers, and images to notes. Quickly search through PDFs and handwriting using on-device OCR, and enjoy smart dark mode that adapts to your system. Sync via iCloud and collaborate for up to 100 users, with desktop-style organization that supports multi-select drag-and-drop. Element Note is free to try for up to 3 notes, with an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited notes.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Soysauce Lab
Rating:
4.60
(2,465)
17 new ratings
Version:
2.9.2 Last updated: 2026-06-24
Version code:
887367377
Creation date:
2022-11-03
Compatible devices:
Size:
84.73MB
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-14
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Developed by:
Soysauce Lab
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-note/id6444015673

User Reviews

Element Note is widely praised for its superb handwriting experience, clean design, and deep customization, plus a one-time lifetime license. Users also value its ability to sync notes across devices. However, recurring issues temper enthusiasm: inconsistent cross-device syncing (deletions not syncing), a paid-tier gate with a three-note limit, stability problems and crashes, bugs and slow updates, and handwriting recognition quality that can lag or overly affect search results.
Pros
  • Excellent handwriting experience with a natural feel and solid pen/stabilization.
  • Beautiful, simple, and well-designed UI.
  • High customization options for papers, tools, and even the app icon.
  • Cross-device syncing makes notes accessible from anywhere.
  • Lifetime license offers great value.
Cons
  • Sync issues across devices (deletions not syncing; major inconsistencies).
  • Free tier limits: only three notes before paying.
  • Bugs and slow or infrequent updates.
  • Handwriting recognition quality could be better (inconsistent accuracy).
  • Stability issues and crashes (app closes during use; Mac app crashes with PDFs).
Recent reviews
It’s great for handwriting. I got no problem after 3 years using it. Nothing lost or bad experience so far But few little features would be great cuz I’m struggling without it: - custom/editable paper template: allow to add img/pdf as paper template - lock object - add layer would be great even limit layer amount If I remember more i will edit the review. Thank
by Cy*****, 2026-06-01

My child had nightmares with this app. It plays really creepy music and ask you for a personal information when you login. I do not recommend this. get any app besides this and it also says have you ever I can’t even say it cause I’ll get banned.
by Bo*****, 2026-05-24
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