# Element Note

> Handwriting Note & PDF Markup

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444015673](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444015673)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6444015673`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Soysauce Lab
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,566 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.13.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2022-11-03
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-note/id6444015673)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://elementnote.app/privacy](http://elementnote.app/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #36,304 — Overall
- #15 — element
- #37 — note

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444015673)