--- title: "apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation — Niche Verdict: Skip it (40/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/apple-pencil-for-ipad-air-5th-generation" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:51:28.658Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($48K/yr) — apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($48K/yr) — apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation — Niche Verdict: Skip it (40/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation** **Skip it****40/100 ** a small market ($48K/yr) — apple pencil for ipad air 5th generation doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$48K** **Growth (1y)** **+181.4%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **10** was 16 a year ago **Sellers** **63** **Price range** **$8.04–$94.61** **Returns** **2.7%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **23** ×0.20 Quality gap **41** ×0.10 Returns **78** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +181.4% year over year. 810405Prime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9× ## **Competition** - Apple35% - metapen21% - JAMJAKE15% - Waiktyne13% - Gnanlen4% - DEGGE4% - Other (4 brands)9% The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 10 brands and 63 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 16 a year ago **Sellers** **63** **Top 5 brand share** **87%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL7J12YK) Apple$65.724.6★11,20626%▲rising 2 ![Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-0kTyP6sL.jpg) [**Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTXVNVD) metapen$15.964.5★56,24016%▲rising 3 ![JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21qxPS598zL.jpg) [**JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0831BF1FH) JAMJAKE$18.194.4★101,30115%▼falling 4 ![Stylus Pen for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Pro 12.9 11 13 inch M4 iPad Air M3 M2 5th 4th 3rd Gen iPad Mini A17 Pro 7 6 5 for Apple Pencil Pro 1st 2nd Gen Alternative (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/215mitro9LL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Pro 12.9 11 13 inch M4 iPad Air M3 M2 5th 4th 3rd Gen iPad Mini A17 Pro 7 6 5 for Apple Pencil Pro 1st 2nd Gen Alternative (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLMWFRP) Waiktyne$9.704.5★2,53813%▲rising 5 ![Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g+sndHVSL.jpg) [**Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPMQJVH) metapen$10.474.5★8,7215%▲rising 6 ![Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/113ayBRtAuL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J71RM7) Apple$94.614.6★9,4155%▼falling 7 ![Gnanlen iPad Pencil 2nd Generation Magnetic Wireless Fast Charging Same as Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Stylus Pen Work for iPad Pro 11in 1/2/3/4 iPad Pro 12.9in 3/4/5/6 iPad Air 4/5 iPad mini 6 White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HvgCXpXzL.jpg) [**Gnanlen iPad Pencil 2nd Generation Magnetic Wireless Fast Charging Same as Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Stylus Pen Work for iPad Pro 11in 1/2/3/4 iPad Pro 12.9in 3/4/5/6 iPad Air 4/5 iPad mini 6 White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYGFSMG) Gnanlen$19.824.2★3,6024%▼falling 8 ![DEGGE Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Mins Fast Charge for Apple Pencil Palm Rejection Compatible with iPad A16 11/10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro M5/M4/12.9/11 iPad mini 7/6/5 iPad Air M3/M2/5/4/3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e0E9M1xoL.jpg) [**DEGGE Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Mins Fast Charge for Apple Pencil Palm Rejection Compatible with iPad A16 11/10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro M5/M4/12.9/11 iPad mini 7/6/5 iPad Air M3/M2/5/4/3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D14SJSL7) DEGGE$10.104.5★4,7004%—flat 9 ![Apple Pencil (2ND Generation) (MU8F2AM/A)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11j9ZlYytVL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil (2ND Generation) (MU8F2AM/A)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1WWBJK) Apple$91.684.7★101,8513%▼falling 10 ![Apple Pencil iPad 10th/9th Generation Pencil for iPad A16 iPad Air 4th/5th/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 7 /6th iPad Pro 11/12.9/13 M4/M5 USB C Charging Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11-6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UX1LfpBlL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil iPad 10th/9th Generation Pencil for iPad A16 iPad Air 4th/5th/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 7 /6th iPad Pro 11/12.9/13 M4/M5 USB C Charging Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11-6th**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNPFL839) QLAYA$25.394.4★4373%▲rising 11 ![Stylus Pen for Apple iPad 20182026 Wireless Charging iPad Pencil 2nd Generation &1st Generation with Tilt Sensitivity& Palm Rejection 2X Fast Charge Pencil for iPad A16 Pro 11/12.9/13 Air Mini](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21JG7Vl0wWL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Apple iPad 20182026 Wireless Charging iPad Pencil 2nd Generation &1st Generation with Tilt Sensitivity& Palm Rejection 2X Fast Charge Pencil for iPad A16 Pro 11/12.9/13 Air Mini**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLDN85ZG) Xpencifan$18.034.7★3082%▲rising 12 ![HATOKU Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Min Fast Charge iPad Pencil with High Precision Tilt Sensitivity Palm Rejection Magnetic for Note-Taking Drawing on Apple iPad 6-11/Air/Pro/Mini - No Pairing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21ecuhMEs-L.jpg) [**HATOKU Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Min Fast Charge iPad Pencil with High Precision Tilt Sensitivity Palm Rejection Magnetic for Note-Taking Drawing on Apple iPad 6-11/Air/Pro/Mini - No Pairing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7535QC3) HATOKU$17.854.5★9,3372%▼falling 13 ![Stylus Pen for Apple Pencil Tilt Sensitivity Palm Rejection for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Air M3 M2 3rd 4th 5th Gen iPad Pro 11 12.9 13 inch M4 iPad mini A17 7 6 5 (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214p4tpwG5L.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Apple Pencil Tilt Sensitivity Palm Rejection for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Air M3 M2 3rd 4th 5th Gen iPad Pro 11 12.9 13 inch M4 iPad mini A17 7 6 5 (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3X76LNB) TOHAKATA$8.044.6★3512%▲rising 14 ![Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11JD3-OEA8S.jpg) [**Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9TJGRX) Apple$74.004.1★6641%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg)**Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C** Apple**$65.72**4.6★11,206 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL7J12YK) [![Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-0kTyP6sL.jpg)**Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th** metapen**$15.96**4.5★56,240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTXVNVD) [![JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21qxPS598zL.jpg)**JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White** JAMJAKE**$18.19**4.4★101,301 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0831BF1FH) [![Stylus Pen for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Pro 12.9 11 13 inch M4 iPad Air M3 M2 5th 4th 3rd Gen iPad Mini A17 Pro 7 6 5 for Apple Pencil Pro 1st 2nd Gen Alternative (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/215mitro9LL.jpg)**Stylus Pen for iPad A16 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Generation iPad Pro 12.9 11 13 inch M4 iPad Air M3 M2 5th 4th 3rd Gen iPad Mini A17 Pro 7 6 5 for Apple Pencil Pro 1st 2nd Gen Alternative (White)** Waiktyne**$9.70**4.5★2,538 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLMWFRP) [![Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g+sndHVSL.jpg)**Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th** metapen**$10.47**4.5★8,721 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPMQJVH) [![Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/113ayBRtAuL.jpg)**Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically** Apple**$94.61**4.6★9,415 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J71RM7) [![Gnanlen iPad Pencil 2nd Generation Magnetic Wireless Fast Charging Same as Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Stylus Pen Work for iPad Pro 11in 1/2/3/4 iPad Pro 12.9in 3/4/5/6 iPad Air 4/5 iPad mini 6 White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HvgCXpXzL.jpg)**Gnanlen iPad Pencil 2nd Generation Magnetic Wireless Fast Charging Same as Apple Pencil 2nd Gen Stylus Pen Work for iPad Pro 11in 1/2/3/4 iPad Pro 12.9in 3/4/5/6 iPad Air 4/5 iPad mini 6 White** Gnanlen**$19.82**4.2★3,602 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYGFSMG) [![DEGGE Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Mins Fast Charge for Apple Pencil Palm Rejection Compatible with iPad A16 11/10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro M5/M4/12.9/11 iPad mini 7/6/5 iPad Air M3/M2/5/4/3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e0E9M1xoL.jpg)**DEGGE Stylus Pen for iPad 2018-2026 15Mins Fast Charge for Apple Pencil Palm Rejection Compatible with iPad A16 11/10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro M5/M4/12.9/11 iPad mini 7/6/5 iPad Air M3/M2/5/4/3** DEGGE**$10.10**4.5★4,700 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D14SJSL7) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**17% *“is affordable”* **Compatibility-Overall**11% *“Compatible with iPad”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“The build quality is solid”* **Charging**9% *“Charges fast”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Easy use”* **Connectivity-Overall**6% *“Connects easily”* **Battery Life**6% *“Amazing Battery Life”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Just as pictured”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Easy to set up”* **Color**2% *“Colors are so pretty”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**18% *“Charging Issues”* **Durability**14% *“Did not last”* **Functionality-Overall**14% *“Barely works”* **Connectivity-Overall**8% *“disconnects frequently”* **Compatibility-Overall**7% *“would not pair”* **Value For Money**4% *“Way too expensive”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“It is much lower quality than expected”* **Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3% *“Not magnetic”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“It was hard to use”* **Touch/Button Controls**1% *“There is no power button”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall55% - Connectivity-Overall12% - Functionality-Overall12% - Charging9% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product1% - Magnetic Strength/Adsorption1% - Product Condition1% - Size-Overall1%