There is no doubt that the Apple Pencil is the best option for using the stylus on the iPad, but it is also true that it is not the cheapest and that for many users someone else may suffice. Precisely in this article we review the best offers currently in stylus for iPad and although they do not have identical functions as the official one, many of them are more than enough for daily use of the tablet.
The official Logitech alternative
The one known as Logitech Crayon is the alternative stylus to the Apple Pencil par excellence, so much so that even Apple itself markets it and announced it together with the first stylus of the brand. This digital pen has a design that for many is more ergonomic when flattened and its precision is truly remarkable. Its price is now lowered and it becomes very appetizing compared to the original Apple Pencil. It is compatible with iPad 6th generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later, as well as any iPad Pro.
Closest to the original Apple Pencil
This stylus from the CiSiRUN brand is very similar to what Apple offers with its first generation stylus. It is made of copper and stainless steel, being quite resistant and with a very precise tip. It can be loaded very easily and its tip of only 1.5 millimeters is fully accurate. It works with any iPad and even iPhone , making it an off-road stylus.
Perfect ergonomic stylus with long battery life
If the previous one stood out in design for its similarity to the Apple Pencil 1, this one looks like the second generation Apple Pencil. It has very good ergonomics and a battery that lasts for many hours of use. It should be noted that it can be recharged using the cable included in its box, so you will not have to buy anything separately. Its compatibility is tied to the 6th, 7th and 8th generation iPads, as well as the 3rd and 4th generation iPad Air, the 5th generation iPad mini and the 2018 and 2020 iPad Pro.
The cheapest, but not the worst
We usually associate cheap with poor quality and although it is true that with this Mixoo stylus we are not going to obtain the same benefits as in an Apple Pencil, the truth is that with the 10.99 euros it costs it is quite balanced. It hardly weighs and stands out for having a design similar to that of a pen, as well as being compatible with all types of screens , whether they are iPad, iPhone or even Android devices.
If you definitely bet on the Apple Pencil
If for any reason the previous proposals do not convince you, you should know that the first and second generation Apple Pencils are also available with discounts. They are not very high, that’s true, but even if it is small, the discount is always interesting if you are definitely convinced to buy the official one.
We remind you that the Apple Pencil 1 is compatible with the following devices:
- iPad: 2018, 2019 and 2020 models (6th, 7th and 8th generation)
- iPad mini: 2019 model (5th generation)
- iPad Air – 2019 model (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro : 2015, 2016 and 2017 models (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation)
The Apple Pencil 2 are compatible with these iPads:
- iPad Pro: 2018 and 2020 models (3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Air: 2020 models (4th generation)