The Apple Pencil doesn't work with any other model of iPad (or iPhone), so if you own a pre-2018 iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini you'll need to read on for your stylus needs.
Thereof, which iPads are compatible with Apple pencil?
If you have an Apple Pencil (1st generation), you can use it with these iPad models:
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch.
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
Also Know, what stylus works with iPad? The best iPad stylus in 2020: top iPad styluses for drawing and note-taking
- Apple Pencil. The best stylus for iPad overall – if your iPad is compatible with it.
- Wacom Bamboo Sketch. The best stylus overall for all other iPads.
- Adonit Dash 3.
- Hahakee iPad Stylus.
- Adonit Pixel.
- Logitech Crayon.
- Adonit Mark.
Correspondingly, what devices does Apple pencil work with?
Apple Pencil (1st Generation) works with:
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- 10.2-inch iPad (7th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch.
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
Do I need an Apple pencil for my iPad?
Not everyone needs to use an Apple Pencil, but you'll get a lot of use out of one if you frequently find yourself in the situations below. First, as a rule of thumb, if you've never found yourself thinking that some iPad activity would be easier if you only had a pen, you probably don't need an Apple Pencil.
