Questions & Answers for Apple Pencil

I too was worried about this as a possible issue. It would appear Apple obviously planned ahead for this as well. I put a Skinomi Tech Glass screen protector on my iPad Pro. Despite the noticeable distance from the writing surface compared to an iPad Pro without a protector, there is no difference in the Apple Pencil functionality. The Pencil still reacts to pressure and angles as it would without the screen protector. There is no lag whatsoever and the point of contact follows directly under the tip at all times. Amazingly it only reacts when you make contact with the surface. Also, the palm rejection works flawlessly.

• Answered by Steven C from Anchorage
• 04/02/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (When you cover the touch screen of the iPad pro with a transparent protective layer or skin does this effect the performance of the Apple Pencil?)

I have not had any visible scratches on my iPad. I use the pencil everyday for writing notes in my college classes and I have not had any scratches. So no it does not leave scratches. There is a hard sensor under the tip but the tips that cover it do not wear down that much and you can replace the tips when you feel that it is needed. When I bought my iPad the guy helping me said that getting scratches on the display is hard because of the strength of the glass. Knock on wood I haven't had any scratches on my iPad Pro 9.7".

• Answered by Matthew B from Elizabethtown
• 07/11/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Doesn't it scratch Ipad display?)

Yes, you can. 4 for $19 online @ apple.com or in most local apple stores.

• Answered by Zeyad Y from Houston
• 16/05/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can you purchase spare nibs for the pencil)

I am not an artist but I purchased the pencil with the idea of possibly trying my hand at drawing. I've always wanted to learn how to draw and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. I also have a model train layout in my basement that I'm just beginning to scenic and one of the cool things I found was that I could take a photograph of my layout, put it into Paper 53, and I'm sure there are other apps that this would work with, but I take a photograph of a portion of my layout and then use the pencil to actual draw on the photograph adding how I want it to look by adding things like roads and buildings and that way if I don't like it I can just erase it, bring a picture back and start over again. You can do the same sort of thing with landscaping plants outside or changing your house -- anything to do with taking a photograph and then draw on it!
I also use the pencil when adding this response because the words were so small I couldn't use my finger to actually insert the cursor where I wanted to edit my response - the pencil was perfect to be able to just slip it between two letters even with this tiny little font it worked great ����....I love the pencil -- it's pretty pricey but it's really only limited by your imagination!
I also felt i must have a case that contained the pencil to try to keep me from losing it. And I also saw available a must have and very inexpensive three piece kit that has holders to keep the tiny parts like the cap and lightening connector adapter connected to pencil or lightening cable. Go for it !!!
Don

• Answered by George B from Towson
• 09/04/2017
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Contemplating this for new iPad Pro, but am not an artist or use artist/drawing apps. Are there any other uses for which this is worth purchasing?)

No

• Answered by Sandra S from Surprise
• 25/07/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use this pencil no my IPad mini 2?)

$99.00

• Answered by Matthew B from Elizabethtown
• 07/11/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (What is the price of the Apple Pencil for iPad??)

No, unfortunately it is only compatible with the iPad Pro

• Answered by Lucas C from Chattanooga
• 19/02/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use the apple pencil for older versions of iPad?)

I use Procreate as well as Paper by 53 on my iPad Pro 9.7. Procreate costs $5.99US and Paper by 53 is free. Both work fantastic with the Apple Pencil.

• Answered by Linda A from North Pole
• 12/05/2016
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (What apps does the pencil work with for drawing?)

Yes the Apple Pencil only works with the iPad Pro 12.9 and 9.7 inch

• Answered by Brian R from Justice
• 15/04/2017
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does the Apple Pencil only work with the iPad Pro? Or can it be used on different devices?)