Reviews of Element Note

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Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 2,507)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.60

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17% (11)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-28	Fa*****	I’ve been looking for a note taking app that doesn’t break the bank and I’m SO thankful I found one. I especially love they had an affordable lifetime purchase. They have some really nice features that elevate the design of your notes. I can’t wait to see what I’ll be able to create in time. I haven’t been able to explore everything, but I love it to have a calendar option if it doesn’t already exist.
I’ve been looking for a note taking app that doesn’t break the bank and I’m SO thankful I found one. I especially love they had an affordable lifetime purchase. They have some really nice features that elevate the design of your notes. I can’t wait to see what I’ll be able to create in time. I haven’t been able to explore everything, but I love it to have a calendar option if it doesn’t already exist.
2026-07-27	💋*****	Снижается качество при приближении, плохо прогружает файлы и самое неприятное просто ВЫЛЕТАЕТ И ЗАКРЫВАЕТСЯ. СДЕЛАЙТЕ ЧТО НИБУДЬ В ЖТИМ !!
Снижается качество при приближении, плохо прогружает файлы и самое неприятное просто ВЫЛЕТАЕТ И ЗАКРЫВАЕТСЯ. СДЕЛАЙТЕ ЧТО НИБУДЬ В ЖТИМ !!
2026-07-22	Pa*****	Element note keeps it simple, and my handwriting looks almost exactly the same as writing on physical paper. Maybe it's my OCD but this makes it the only app I use for note taking. Wish there is a pen color bar instead of having to click on the pen each time. FYI I tried all the other note apps (e.g: goodnotes, notability, etc.) and my handwriting looks horrible on those apps (for example, my letters randomly flick or connect at the end and it is sooo annoying. like they're trying too hard to make it look natural).. Anyway, I LOVE this app. Please don't ever change this...
Element note keeps it simple, and my handwriting looks almost exactly the same as writing on physical paper. Maybe it's my OCD but this makes it the only app I use for note taking. Wish there is a pen color bar instead of having to click on the pen each time. FYI I tried all the other note apps (e.g: goodnotes, notability, etc.) and my handwriting looks horrible on those apps (for example, my letters randomly flick or connect at the end and it is sooo annoying. like they're trying too hard to make it look natural).. Anyway, I LOVE this app. Please don't ever change this...
2026-07-16	Ma*****	The app is just great, I love it very much, but there is a problem that did not exist before. When you want to align the marker line, it becomes dense and overlaps the text you want to emphasize, which is very unpleasant. Because it's inconvenient to draw straight lines by hand. Everything used to work very well
The app is just great, I love it very much, but there is a problem that did not exist before. When you want to align the marker line, it becomes dense and overlaps the text you want to emphasize, which is very unpleasant. Because it's inconvenient to draw straight lines by hand. Everything used to work very well
2026-07-06	So*****	I absolutely love this app! It is exactly what you want and lacking very little. I love how the brushes actually write like a pen rather than having that kind of digital effect. I love that I can import PDFs or photos and write on those. I love that it is simple. I think the only thing that I would change about it is that I would like to add notebooks rather than files and pages only, so that all of my pages are in one "book," so to speak, think Penbook or Zinnia. That's not a need, it's a want, and I am completely happy with the way Element Note is currently set up.
I absolutely love this app! It is exactly what you want and lacking very little. I love how the brushes actually write like a pen rather than having that kind of digital effect. I love that I can import PDFs or photos and write on those. I love that it is simple. I think the only thing that I would change about it is that I would like to add notebooks rather than files and pages only, so that all of my pages are in one "book," so to speak, think Penbook or Zinnia. That's not a need, it's a want, and I am completely happy with the way Element Note is currently set up.
2026-07-03	Am*****	Great app but has some annoying bugs. And it could be better if you add laser pointer to app. Thanks
Great app but has some annoying bugs. And it could be better if you add laser pointer to app. Thanks
2026-06-29	al*****	I found this app by complete happenstance, but the writing is so buttery smooth and the writing tool variety is really expansive without being overwhelming. In no time I left behind the last writing app I’d been using loyally for the last year to buy Element Note in its entirety LOL. Just a few quick UI tips/asks: I understand tagging notes with the folders that they’re in while you’re in the ‘All Notes’ view, but can it be removed when you’re in their designated folder? It can be a bit redundant. It would also be quite nice if the editing settings on your notes (page foreground and background colours, ink colours etc.) wouldn’t change with the UI when it switches to dark mode, or if there at least existed some sort of toggle or option to opt out without having to commit to light mode entirely. Lastly, could we have some more colours for our folders? None of these are dealbreakers and the app is so yummy to use even so, just some features that I thought would be nice. SO worth the purchase!
I found this app by complete happenstance, but the writing is so buttery smooth and the writing tool variety is really expansive without being overwhelming. In no time I left behind the last writing app I’d been using loyally for the last year to buy Element Note in its entirety LOL. Just a few quick UI tips/asks: I understand tagging notes with the folders that they’re in while you’re in the ‘All Notes’ view, but can it be removed when you’re in their designated folder? It can be a bit redundant. It would also be quite nice if the editing settings on your notes (page foreground and background colours, ink colours etc.) wouldn’t change with the UI when it switches to dark mode, or if there at least existed some sort of toggle or option to opt out without having to commit to light mode entirely. Lastly, could we have some more colours for our folders? None of these are dealbreakers and the app is so yummy to use even so, just some features that I thought would be nice. SO worth the purchase!
2026-06-29	je*****	I emailed the support team twice in the last month due to what could be a glitch. I haven’t heard back from them.. I am actively trying to get my collaboration button back onto the toolbar. But I can’t find it anywhere…
I emailed the support team twice in the last month due to what could be a glitch. I haven’t heard back from them.. I am actively trying to get my collaboration button back onto the toolbar. But I can’t find it anywhere…
2026-06-01	Cy*****	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
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
2026-05-24	Bo*****	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.
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.