Element Note app icon

Apps Like Element Note for iPhone and iPad

Write, annotate, sketch, and organize notes

Take notes with customizable brushes including pencil, pen, brush, and marker options. Annotate PDFs and sketch lightly. Organize notes with a clean, distraction-free interface. Export notes in multiple formats and sync across devices.

by Soysauce Lab★ 4.62,068 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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  1. Sketch Pad - My Drawing Board app icon

    Sketch Pad - My Drawing Board

    毅 朱

    Draw with 10 pens and create shapes

    Allows users to draw on their iPhone or iPad using 10 different pens, including ball pen, pencil, and brush. Users can create various line shapes and images. Drawings can be saved and shared directly from the device.

    ★ 4.41,159 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  2. Notewise - AI Notes, PDF, Docs app icon

    Notewise - AI Notes, PDF, Docs

    ZIIKR Pte. Ltd.

    Organize notes, sketch, and annotate

    Create and organize notes with a freeform canvas for sketching, annotating PDFs, and journaling. Use AI to generate text from handwriting, search notes by content, and structure ideas with tags and folders.

    ★ 4.6183 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more app icon

    iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more

    Branchfire, Inc.

    Read, annotate, and share documents

    Read and annotate , Microsoft Office files, images, and web pages. Add text, highlights, stamps, and shape annotations. Share documents directly. Sync with iCloud Drive and OneDrive.

    ★ 4.78,909 ratingsProductivity$9.99Data updated 2026-09-10
  1. Microsoft Whiteboard app icon

    Microsoft Whiteboard

    Microsoft Corporation

    Sketch, annotate, and share ideas

    Create and share visual notes with freeform drawing, typing, and handwriting. Add sticky notes, notes grid, and diagrams. Collaborate in real-time with teams. Export boards and integrate with 365.

    ★ 4.612,234 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  2. Sketchbook® app icon

    Sketchbook®

    Sketchbook, Inc.

    Sketch, paint, and draw anytime

    Create and refine artwork with customizable brushes and layers. Sketch, paint, and draw with pressure-sensitive tools. Save and organize projects. Export in various formats. Collaborate in real-time with others.

    ★ 4.8220,486 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  3. Unlimited Whiteboard app icon

    Unlimited Whiteboard

    Christian Merk

    Sketch notes and export PDFs

    Create and annotate digital whiteboards with infinite canvas size and zoom. Choose from three paper backgrounds. Export to PDF. Toggle between light and dark modes. Purchase additional boards without recurring charges.

    ★ 4.6144 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. Wordpad + Text, PDF, AI Write app icon

    Wordpad + Text, PDF, AI Write

    Kairoos Solutions S.L.

    Edit documents, highlight notes, and manage tasks

    Create and edit documents with text formatting, highlighting, and note-taking features. Organize tasks and ideas with structured templates. Annotate and share notes across multiple platforms. Sync files for seamless access on different devices.

    ★ 4.017 ratingsBusinessFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Pen & Paper - Digital journal app icon

    Pen & Paper - Digital journal

    Martin Diz

    Sketch notes and export to PDF

    Take notes with hand-drawn sketches, text, and diagrams. Use Apple Pencil for writing and drawing. Navigate pages with gestures and undo actions. Export notes to PDF. No ads or data collection.

    ★ 4.73,121 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. Noto - Elegant Note app icon

    Noto - Elegant Note

    Soysauce Lab

    Edit text with bold, lists, and attachments

    Edit text with formatting options like bold, italic, and lists. Attach unlimited files including images, videos, and tables. Use dark mode and iCloud sync. Organize content with gestures and drag reorder. Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, and JPG.

    ★ 4.61,283 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  7. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup app icon

    Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

    Drawboard Pty Ltd

    Edit PDFs, annotate, and share securely

    Create and edit PDFs with tools, drawing features, and text annotations. Convert documents to PDF, add signatures, and organize pages. Access files across devices and store them in the cloud. Share and export PDFs in various formats.

    ★ 4.81,873 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  8. ZoomNotes app icon

    ZoomNotes

    Deliverance Software Ltd

    Zoom in, sketch, and sync notes across

    Create and edit handwritten notes and sketches on virtual paper, WhiteBoards, PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office documents. Zoom in and out extensively for detailed work. Sync notes between iPad and iPhone using iCloud.

    ★ 4.5910 ratingsProductivity$7.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  9. Linearity Curve Graphic Design app icon

    Linearity Curve Graphic Design

    Linearity GmbH

    Draw vectors, edit curves, export SVG

    Create vector art using Bézier tools and Apple Pencil. Convert sketches or photos to SVG format. logos, icons, illustrations, and UI assets. Export vector files for production use. Refine curves and edit vector drawings directly.

    ★ 4.514,429 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  10. Smart PDF+ Editor app icon

    Smart PDF+ Editor

    Qrayon, LLC

    Edit, annotate, and share PDFs

    Create and edit PDF documents with ink annotations using Apple Pencil. Add notes, highlight text, and sign documents. Share files with colleagues or students. Review and annotate PDFs for study or work.

    ★ 3.853 ratingsProductivity$4.99Data updated 2026-09-12
  11. Pieces of Paper app icon

    Pieces of Paper

    Tsuyoshi Nakajima

    Write notes with Apple Pencil and iPad

    Take notes with pen-like drawing on iPad using Apple Pencil. Save and organize notes across devices via iCloud. Access built-in tools for formatting and annotating. Share notes directly from the .

    ★ 4.6465 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. OrigNotes app icon

    OrigNotes

    Hangzhou Future Writing Technology Co.,LTD.

    ★ 4.7167 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  13. Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader app icon

    Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

    Flexcil Inc.

    Take notes, organize tasks, and manage projects

    Take notes, bullet journal, and annotate documents with pen gestures. Capture images and text from textbooks. Edit and organize study notes. Sync across Apple devices. Export notes in multiple formats.

    ★ 4.5359 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  14. Graphic for iPad app icon

    Graphic for iPad

    Picta, Inc

    Edit vector graphics on the go

    Create detailed technical illustrations and artistic designs with vector editing tools. Draw, reshape, and color elements with precision. Import and export files in multiple formats. Use layers, masks, and effects for advanced design work.

    ★ 3.3348 ratingsProductivity$8.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  15. Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro app icon

    Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro

    Wasdesign, LLC

    Write over events with your Apple

    Syncs with apps to import events. Write directly on digital events using Apple . View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules. Add handwritten notes and reminders. Export plans as PDF or image. Sync across devices.

    ★ 4.612,155 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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