The Apple Pencil and later the Apple Pencil 2 completely changed iPad users' workflow. The Apple Pencil's ability to sketch, draw, and paint with pressure sensitivity helps make the iPad perfect for artists. Likewise, the inclusion of a stylus for note-taking and document signing makes an iPad perfect for students and business persons. However, the Apple Pencil is expensive, and there are excellent alternatives that cost less.

Palm Rejection Technology: Don’t worry about resting your palm on the tablet. The Pro Stylus has palm rejection technology so that when it’s in use, only the stylus will register on your screen. Compatible with Apps that Support Apple Pencil: Use the Pro Stylus 2 with your favorite apps that support Apple Pencil. There’s a quirk iPad Pro users should be aware of, though. Apple built four magnets into this tablet to hold it to the Magic Keyboard or the Smart Keyboard. The capacitive tip in the Zagg Pro Stylus is attracted to these. Not so much as to make it difficult to use, but you’ll need to get accustomed to the tip wanting to divert to one of those four spots when it gets near them. The Zagg Pro Stylus (on top) includes both an active tip and a capacitive one, giving it a leg up on Apple Pencil (at bottom). Even if you aren’t font of charging your stylus on the side of your iPad or iPad Pro, the ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 can charge wirelessly over Qi with the included wireless charging cradle with built-in battery level indicator or with any other Ai wireless charger, which may help users who hate having things hanging off the side of their tablet to manage their accessories more effectively.In terms of stylus features, the ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 provides both tilt sensitivity and palm rejection, just like the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the Logitech Crayon. This means that you can enjoy both variable stroke widths while drawing and avoiding accidental touches to your tablet’s display with your hand that might otherwise botch a perfectly good drawing or note. Long-lasting Battery: Work longer without worrying about the battery. The Pro Stylus 2 lasts up to six and half hours before it needs to be recharged.1 While the Apple Pencil (USB-C) won’t be available until early November, we’re going to use this opportunity to share with you whether we think you should take the plunge on the it or choose one of the third-party options instead. Apple Pencil (USB-C) vs. pretty much everyone else

And it stands up well against the Apple Pencil. Both take notes equally well, and can be carried around clinging to the edge of an iPad Pro. The Pro Stylus also boasts a capacitive tip, which the Pencil doesn’t have. On the other hand, Apple’s product is the only one of these two with pressure sensitivity, making it better for artists. Pricing There’s not much that can go wrong with a capacitive stylus. They’re so simple that they’re 100% reliable. And you’d have to use one for years and years to wear it out. Not only are the above features not found on the Apple Pencil (USB-C), but they’re also not found on any of the third-party alternatives discussed above. For this reason, anyone wanting any of those features should splurge on the Apple Pencil 2 instead. Conclusion Compatible with Apps that Support Apple Pencil: The Pro Stylus from ZAGG works with your favorite apps that support Apple Pencil.

You can expect to get 7 hours of use with the Logitech Crayon; it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life, helping you to get the most out of it in a days’ work. Logitech also promises up to 30 minutes of use from just two minutes of charging. The best stylus for iPads is the Apple Pencil 2nd generation since it was built to work for iPads. This Apple Pencil builds on the first-generation model with a double-tap function that you can customize to switch between pencil and eraser, show the color palettes, as well as attach to the side of the iPad Pro and charge wirelessly. Using the Pro Stylus on a daily basis will eventually wear out the writing tip. Zagg includes one replaceable tip. Power and charging Zagg made the general-purpose stylus you’ve been looking for. The Pro Stylus is ready for casual gaming or taking extensive handwritten notes. You might even use it for art. If you want a stylus simply to navigate on your iPad and maybe take down notes, those two criteria may be enough. However, if you want to use your iPad stylus to sketch or illustrate, then you'll want to consider paying more for more sophisticated features. The terms below are the ones to look out for.