Element Note

Name: Element Note
Rating: 4.6 (2491 reviews)
Author: Soysauce Lab

by Soysauce Lab

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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4.6 2491 ratings · App Store

5/5Absolutely love it
I tried LOTS of note taking apps and deleted them quickly after finding they didn’t have a very responsive and natural writing experience with Apple Pencil. This one, I was immediately impressed and bought the full version. I had previously been taking some notes using Procreate but wanted a separate app specifically for notes and lists. Element Note has enough brush options to customize your writing tool, but is not as overwhelming as Procreate can be when it comes to brush options. The options are simple, but all the brushes feel great and natural for writing. My favorites are the Art Brush, Marker, and Fountain Pen. The color gradients are also really cool. I really appreciate the app doesn’t collect data too. I have two suggestions that would make Element Note even more perfect: The ability to freely rotate your page (I usually tend to write on paper at a diagonal angle but it’s not always convenient to have the iPad itself angled), and the ability to have Layers. But even without these features I’m just thrilled to have found this app.

Smzzz888 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5The best that I’ve EVER come by!
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!

aligelly_ · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Best note-taking app ever!
I usually don’t write reviews, so when I do it’s because I really REALLY like an app. I have tried every single note taking app on the App Store (like literally I downloaded each one and tested them) and I have even paid for subscriptions for some of them, yet I still keep finding myself coming back it Element. Number 1 it’s Free, Number 2, the pen. The most important thing when taking notes is what you are writing with, so when I was testing different apps, I fell in love with the fact that Element comes with pen stability. I don’t have the best handwriting, especially when quickly taking notes, so this was a lifesaver. Also you can’t forget you can write in gradients! It’s so fun and makes your notes come to life with that pop of color. Of course Element doesn’t have a lot of things other apps have but it’s simplicity is one of it’s perks, and it’s somewhat new so hopefully more features come out in the future. I HIGHLY recommend this app to anyone who is taking notes and using them to study.

ydouneedmyname · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Best note app i have!
I’ve been trying out a lot of note apps 😅, and this one is by faaaaaar my favorite. When i was looking at the reviews before i got the app, they all said a lot about bug errors and how it needed updates. There are absolutely no errors anymore and it doesn’t glitch at all. It is easy to use, and there are so many types of paper you can write on, even a music staff! You can add doodles, little stickers, to-do lists, and planners. You have almost total customization over the entire thing, you can even change the app icon. This is an insane app, and i want to write down every single thing i love about it, but it would be too long and nobody would want to read it. But i will say, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN APP THAT YOU TYPE DOWN YOUR NOTES, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. (THIS IS ONE APP THAT WILL NOT LET YOU TYPE, AND AS FAR AS I KNOW IT WILL ONLY LET YOU HANDWRITE YOUR NOTES DOWN.) That is the only thing i would change in the entire app, although i wish there was a bigger selection of stickers. THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING APP, SoySauceLabs!!!!💝

Simplicity🎀 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Thoroughly Excellent
This is by far my favorite note-taking app I have used thus far for my iPad Pro. It is one of the only ones that even has (customizable) pen stabilization which put it at the top all by itself. All the UI is easy to navigate. My single gripe with Element Note so far has been the hyperlinking feature. Having found a variety of templates online to import into the app, a lot of them have hyperlinked tabs and dates to bring you to a certain location within the notebook; the problem is the buttons only work correctly about 10% of the time. For example, I will click the “July” tab, and it will bring me to the monthly overview of July. After scrolling away from that page, I click the “July” tab again, but this time it brings me to some random date in September. From that point on the hyperlinks do not bring me to the desired location within the notebook. Happens on every template I try it with. Would love a fix for this!

GalacticVol · 31 Jul 2026

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2.0.1
* bug fixes
2.0.2
* bug fixes
2.0.4
* fix the app become frozen with icloud sync enabled * improve sync stability
2.0.5
* Fix not able to change color when selecting with Lasso * Fix pdf selection
2.0.6
* Bug fixes
2.1.0
* New Feature: Quick Tool Switcher (allows you to quickly switch between tools via a long press) * Bug fixes * Performance improvement
2.10.0
Shapes and lines just got smarter: sketch a shape and Element Note cleans it up, reshape curves with real handles, and snap endpoints into place for precise diagrams. New - A redesigned welcome tour introduces brushes, elements, and dark mode with hand-drawn example notes in your language. - Reshape lines into smooth curves with draggable handles. Improved - Shape detection is more accurate, turning rough sketches into clean rectangles, circles, and lines. - Line endpoints and midpoints snap into alignment as you draw, for tidy diagrams and planners. - Refreshed shape and line styles throughout the editor. - Handwriting and localization polish across every supported language. Fixed - Text stays selected right after you insert it, so you can keep editing. - Lasso resizing now stays anchored to the original page. - Fixed an issue where the collaborator button couldn't be added back to the toolbar after it was removed. - Fixed assorted localization issues.
2.10.1
Fixed an issue where colors were not visible in the Quick Switcher.
2.1.1
* New Feature: Quick Tool Switcher (allows you to quickly switch between tools via a long press) * Bug fixes * Performance improvement
2.11.0
Element Note's rendering engine has been completely rebuilt, bringing smoother, more consistent results across every page. New • Place images, text, and shapes above your handwriting, one of our most requested improvements. • Reorder selected elements to control exactly what appears in front or behind. • Keep refining detected shapes after drawing them. Adjust their stroke style, color, width, and fill. • Add natural brush-line fills to detected shapes, then fine-tune their direction and density. Fixed • Detected shapes remain editable and erasable instead of becoming fixed objects. • Marker strokes keep their natural translucent look when converted into shapes, rather than turning into solid lines.
2.11.1 · 30 Jul 2026
Fixed • Improved stability when opening and navigating large or complex PDF documents. • Fixed lasso selection for brush-drawn shapes. • Shape detection now recognizes smaller shapes and shorter lines.
2.2.0
* Fix an issue causing app to freeze during export or syncing. * Add ability to turn off shape detection
2.2.1
* Fix an issue with pen stroke smoothing * Add ability to batch export of notes and folders
2.3.0
* Add Apple Pencil Pro squeeze support * Squeeze your Apple Pencil Pro to bring up quick tool switcher * Add Apple Pencil Pro haptic feedback and hover support * Add tags support * Performance and UI tweaks * Fix long hold sensitivity for drawing smaller object
2.3.1
* Add Apple Pencil Pro squeeze support * Squeeze your Apple Pencil Pro to bring up quick tool switcher * Add Apple Pencil Pro haptic feedback and hover support * Add tags support * Performance and UI tweaks * Fix long hold sensitivity for drawing smaller object * Fix app freezing issue introduced at 2.3.0
2.4.1
* Add Apple Pencil Pro roll support for marker and brush * Rendering engine upgrade to be even faster * Much improved pencil texture * Able to copy lasso-ed area out to other apps as image * Performance and UI bug fixes * Add ability to import from Photo Library to create new note
2.5.0
* Add Apple Pencil Pro roll support for marker and brush * Rendering engine upgrade to be even faster * Much improved pencil texture * Able to copy lasso-ed area out to other apps as image * Performance and UI bug fixes * Add ability to import from Photo Library to create new note
2.6.0
* Fix text being blurry while editing * Fix gesture interaction conflict between dragging the text edit cursor and dragging the text block * Add ballpoint pen (A rounder variant of the original Pen) * Full screen mode * A distraction free enviornment to take notes. * Fully Customizable Note Editing Toolbar * Want a minimalistic user interface? No problem. * Want to have multiple writing tool readily available? Also an option. * Group your different writing tools into separate menus? Yes! * Add Tools, Menus, Separators, Spacers to make make your toolbar exactly the way you wanted.
2.6.1
* Fix text being blurry while editing * Fix gesture interaction conflict between dragging the text edit cursor and dragging the text block * Add ballpoint pen (A rounder variant of the original Pen) * Full screen mode * A distraction free enviornment to take notes. * Fully Customizable Note Editing Toolbar * Want a minimalistic user interface? No problem. * Want to have multiple writing tool readily available? Also an option. * Group your different writing tools into separate menus? Yes! * Add Tools, Menus, Separators, Spacers to make make your toolbar exactly the way you wanted. 2.6.1 Minor Update: * Fix Apple Pencil double tap tool switching * Fix not able to add Page Organizer back to the toolbar * Fix note paper type reverting to previous value
2.6.2
* Fix text being blurry while editing * Fix gesture interaction conflict between dragging the text edit cursor and dragging the text block * Add ballpoint pen (A rounder variant of the original Pen) * Full screen mode * A distraction free enviornment to take notes. * Fully Customizable Note Editing Toolbar * Want a minimalistic user interface? No problem. * Want to have multiple writing tool readily available? Also an option. * Group your different writing tools into separate menus? Yes! * Add Tools, Menus, Separators, Spacers to make make your toolbar exactly the way you wanted. 2.6.1 Minor Update: * Fix Apple Pencil double tap tool switching * Fix not able to add Page Organizer back to the toolbar 2.6.2 Minor Update: * Fix unable to edit toolbar when all items has been removed
2.7.0
* Fix a few performance issues * Fix some localization issues * UI polishes * Support iOS 26
2.8.0
* Performance improvements * Mac interaction fixes
2.8.1
* Fix unable to rename folder with certain version of iOS
2.9.1
iCloud sync is faster and more reliable. Your notes now show up on a new device in seconds, with clear download progress so you always know what's ready. Improved • Rebuilt iCloud sync for reliability — fewer stalls and conflicts, and your changes appear across devices more quickly. • Set up a new device in seconds: notes download in the background with per-note progress, and you can pause or resume anytime. • Upload problems are now surfaced with a tap-to-retry indicator, so a note never silently fails to back up. • Polished the navigation bar, sidebar, and sheets across the app. Fixed • Fixed a launch crash on Mac. • Fixed pages occasionally showing the wrong background color.
2.9.2
PDF export is more reliable: annotations now stay with the correct page, so your marked-up notes and documents look right when you share, archive, or print them. Improved - Settings now shows clearer upload failure details, making it easier to understand what happened and recover when sync needs attention. - Localization updates make Element Note feel more polished across supported languages. - Rendering checks are stronger behind the scenes, helping keep handwriting, pencil strokes, and PDF annotation quality consistent. Fixed - Fixed PDF page annotation placement during export.

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          "rating": 5,
          "title": "Absolutely love it",
          "body": "I tried LOTS of note taking apps and deleted them quickly after finding they didn’t have a very responsive and natural writing experience with Apple Pencil. This one, I was immediately impressed and bought the full version. I had previously been taking some notes using Procreate but wanted a separate app specifically for notes and lists. Element Note has enough brush options to customize your writing tool, but is not as overwhelming as Procreate can be when it comes to brush options. The options are simple, but all the brushes feel great and natural for writing. My favorites are the Art Brush, Marker, and Fountain Pen. The color gradients are also really cool. I really appreciate the app doesn’t collect data too. I have two suggestions that would make Element Note even more perfect: The ability to freely rotate your page (I usually tend to write on paper at a diagonal angle but it’s not always convenient to have the iPad itself angled), and the ability to have Layers. But even without these features I’m just thrilled to have found this app.",
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          "body": "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!",
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          "body": "I usually don’t write reviews, so when I do it’s because I really REALLY like an app. I have tried every single note taking app on the App Store (like literally I downloaded each one and tested them) and I have even paid for subscriptions for some of them, yet I still keep finding myself coming back it Element. Number 1 it’s Free, Number 2, the pen. The most important thing when taking notes is what you are writing with, so when I was testing different apps, I fell in love with the fact that Element comes with pen stability. I don’t have the best handwriting, especially when quickly taking notes, so this was a lifesaver. Also you can’t forget you can write in gradients! It’s so fun and makes your notes come to life with that pop of color. Of course Element doesn’t have a lot of things other apps have but it’s simplicity is one of it’s perks, and it’s somewhat new so hopefully more features come out in the future. I HIGHLY recommend this app to anyone who is taking notes and using them to study.",
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          "body": "I’ve been trying out a lot of note apps 😅, and this one is by faaaaaar my favorite. When i was looking at the reviews before i got the app, they all said a lot about bug errors and how it needed updates. There are absolutely no errors anymore and it doesn’t glitch at all. It is easy to use, and there are so many types of paper you can write on, even a music staff! You can add doodles, little stickers, to-do lists, and planners. You have almost total customization over the entire thing, you can even change the app icon. This is an insane app, and i want to write down every single thing i love about it, but it would be too long and nobody would want to read it. But i will say, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN APP THAT YOU TYPE DOWN YOUR NOTES, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. (THIS IS ONE APP THAT WILL NOT LET YOU TYPE, AND AS FAR AS I KNOW IT WILL ONLY LET YOU HANDWRITE YOUR NOTES DOWN.) That is the only thing i would change in the entire app, although i wish there was a bigger selection of stickers. THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING APP, SoySauceLabs!!!!💝",
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          "body": "This is by far my favorite note-taking app I have used thus far for my iPad Pro. It is one of the only ones that even has (customizable) pen stabilization which put it at the top all by itself. All the UI is easy to navigate. My single gripe with Element Note so far has been the hyperlinking feature. Having found a variety of templates online to import into the app, a lot of them have hyperlinked tabs and dates to bring you to a certain location within the notebook; the problem is the buttons only work correctly about 10% of the time. For example, I will click the “July” tab, and it will bring me to the monthly overview of July. After scrolling away from that page, I click the “July” tab again, but this time it brings me to some random date in September. From that point on the hyperlinks do not bring me to the desired location within the notebook. Happens on every template I try it with. Would love a fix for this!",
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