Which iPads does it work with?

iPad 6th–10th generation, iPad mini 5th–6th, iPad Air 3rd–5th, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st–4th and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd–6th. It does not work with iPads from before 2018, iPhones or Android tablets.

Does it have pressure sensitivity?

No. It uses tilt to change stroke width, so line thickness follows the pen angle, not how hard you press.

The stylus and two replacement nibs.

Does it need Bluetooth pairing?

It pairs with the iPad to enable its features; some owners find pairing takes a few attempts.

Can I rest my hand on the screen while using it?

Yes. Palm rejection is built in, so your palm should not leave stray marks.

Is it a good substitute for the Apple Pencil?

For notes, marking and casual sketching, yes. For pressure-sensitive drawing or quick tool switching, the Apple Pencil does more.

What do buyers say about the Idealforce 1st Generation Pencil Generic Stylus Pen?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings.

Idealforce 1st Generation Pencil Generic Stylus Pen

Q: Where is the Idealforce 1st Generation Pencil Generic Stylus Pen cheapest?

At Walmart, for $9.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 537 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.1 out of 5 and mostly call it a good low-cost stand-in for the Apple Pencil. Writing and drawing feel smooth for note-taking, but a share of buyers report pairing trouble and occasional unresponsive strokes.

What people mention

ValuePraisedBuyers see it as a cheap way to get tilt and palm rejection without the Apple Pencil.
Writing feelPraisedMost say notes and sketches come out smooth with little lag.
Palm rejectionPraisedOwners report they can rest their hand on the screen while writing.
ResponsivenessMixedSome buyers report lag or strokes that drop out.
PairingCriticisedA few owners say connecting it to the iPad takes several tries.
Pressure sensitivityCriticisedArtists note it cannot vary line weight by pressure like the Apple Pencil.

About the Idealforce 1st Generation Pencil Generic Stylus Pen

This is a stylus pen for compatible Apple iPad models. It has a tilt sensitivity sensor that adjusts stroke size to the angle of the pen tip, so line thickness changes as you draw or write. It also supports palm rejection, so you can rest your hand on the screen without unwanted marks.

The pen attaches magnetically to the iPad for storage and carrying, and it does not roll around. A smart touch switch controls it: long tap to power on and off, single tap to return to the home page, and double tap to open the recently used multitasking window.

A 130mAh rechargeable battery charges fully in 5 to 10 minutes through a Type-C cable. LED indicators show the remaining battery and charging progress. The pen is used for drawing, sketching, coloring, games, note-taking, annotating and PDF markup.

Color

White

Pack size

1 pack

Compatibility

iPad (10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th generation); iPad mini (6th, 5th generation); iPad Air (5th, 4th, 3rd generation); iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1

Not compatible

iPad versions before 2018, iPhone, Android and Microsoft devices

Battery

130mAh rechargeable

Charging

Type-C cable; full charge in 5 to 10 minutes

Battery life

Up to 20 hours after 5 minutes of charging; 365-day standby

Auto sleep

After 5 minutes

Features

Tilt sensitivity, palm rejection, magnetic attachment, touch shortcut switch, LED battery indicators