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title: "ipad 5th generation pencil — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen"
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# **ipad 5th generation pencil**

**Skip it****39/100 **

a small market ($83K/yr) — ipad 5th generation pencil doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$83K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+71.6%**

**Products**

**20**

**Brands**

**15**

was 29 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$6.64–$94.61**

**Returns**

**2.2%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**56**

 ×0.30

Competition

**41**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**48**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 43 weeks — +71.6% year over year.

3K2KBlack Friday '25Holiday '25Sep '25Oct '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26May '26

## **Competition**

- Waiktyne22% - metapen16% - Bbata14% - WirelessFinest9% - Apple8% - TOHAKATA8% - Other (9 brands)24%

The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**15 **▼falling

was 29 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**76%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![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★2,53822%—flat

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★56,24014%▲rising

3
![Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pens White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21YeAyLSG9L.jpg) [**Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pens White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCJYKS1)

Bbata$37.104.3★1,55010%▼falling

4
![Stylus Pen Pencil 1st Generation Gen Replacement for Apple iPad Pro 1st iPad 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th iPad Mini 1 2 3 4 iPad Air 1st 2nd iOS Android Capacitive Tablet Touch Screen + Free Holder (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313xkJQT3LL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen Pencil 1st Generation Gen Replacement for Apple iPad Pro 1st iPad 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th iPad Mini 1 2 3 4 iPad Air 1st 2nd iOS Android Capacitive Tablet Touch Screen + Free Holder (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KLQGV5X)

WirelessFinest$21.584.0★1,4279%▲rising

5
![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★3518%▲rising

6
![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★11,2067%▲rising

7
![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★101,3016%▼falling

8
![Stylus Pens for Touch Screens Universal Fine Point iPad Pencil with Magnetic Adsorption Compatible with iPhone/iPad/Samsung/Android/Tablet & Other Touch Screens (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ThsF0kV2L.jpg) [**Stylus Pens for Touch Screens Universal Fine Point iPad Pencil with Magnetic Adsorption Compatible with iPhone/iPad/Samsung/Android/Tablet & Other Touch Screens (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHWMTB7Y)

JXYHMY$10.594.4★1,5154%▼falling

9
![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★9,3373%▼falling

10

![Stylus Pens for Touch Screens 2 in 1 High Precision Universal Stylus Pen for iPad Compatible with Apple iPhone iPad Android Microsoft Tablets Phones 3 Pack - Blue Pink Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s4vqSbPVL.jpg) [**Stylus Pens for Touch Screens 2 in 1 High Precision Universal Stylus Pen for iPad Compatible with Apple iPhone iPad Android Microsoft Tablets Phones 3 Pack - Blue Pink Purple**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7P1QCKF)

AmberVec$9.704.5★6,7262%▲rising

11

![Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pen Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312KN9L6dpS.jpg) [**Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pen Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NC73DBJ)

Bbata$29.424.1★3642%▼falling

12

![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★4,7002%—flat

13

![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★8,7212%▼falling

14

![Bopomofo Stylus(5 Pcs) 2-in-1 Stylus Pen for Touchscreen Universal Stylus](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gpJGzpKnL.jpg) [**Bopomofo Stylus(5 Pcs) 2-in-1 Stylus Pen for Touchscreen Universal Stylus**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLXJ2TY6)

Bopomofo$10.004.6★9,4112%—flat

15

![Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pen Dark Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Di3PA2EMS.jpg) [**Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pen Dark Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NC1MS5T)

Bbata$30.924.3★1,5502%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 20 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![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 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) [![Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pens White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21YeAyLSG9L.jpg)**Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 2017 Pencil Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens Good on iPad Drawing Pens White** Bbata**$37.10**4.3★1,550 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCJYKS1) [![Stylus Pen Pencil 1st Generation Gen Replacement for Apple iPad Pro 1st iPad 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th iPad Mini 1 2 3 4 iPad Air 1st 2nd iOS Android Capacitive Tablet Touch Screen + Free Holder (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313xkJQT3LL.jpg)**Stylus Pen Pencil 1st Generation Gen Replacement for Apple iPad Pro 1st iPad 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th iPad Mini 1 2 3 4 iPad Air 1st 2nd iOS Android Capacitive Tablet Touch Screen + Free Holder (White)** WirelessFinest**$21.58**4.0★1,427 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KLQGV5X) [![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)** TOHAKATA**$8.04**4.6★351 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3X76LNB) [![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) [![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 Pens for Touch Screens Universal Fine Point iPad Pencil with Magnetic Adsorption Compatible with iPhone/iPad/Samsung/Android/Tablet & Other Touch Screens (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ThsF0kV2L.jpg)**Stylus Pens for Touch Screens Universal Fine Point iPad Pencil with Magnetic Adsorption Compatible with iPhone/iPad/Samsung/Android/Tablet & Other Touch Screens (White)** JXYHMY**$10.59**4.4★1,515 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHWMTB7Y)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**17%

*“is affordable”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Excellent Product”*

**Compatibility-Overall**11%

*“easy to pair”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“Easy use”*

**Charging**8%

*“Charges fast”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Just as pictured”*

**Battery Life**5%

*“Amazing Battery Life”*

**Connectivity-Overall**5%

*“Connects easily”*

**Color**3%

*“Colors are so pretty”*

**Durability**2%

*“Doesnt break as easily”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Charging**15%

*“Battery wont charge”*

**Functionality-Overall**14%

*“does not turn on”*

**Durability**14%

*“not durable at all”*

**Compatibility-Overall**8%

*“Incompatible”*

**Connectivity-Overall**8%

*“Never connected”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Bad Quality”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Way too expensive”*

**Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3%

*“Not magnetic”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“It was hard to use”*

**Touch/Button Controls**2%

*“There is no power button”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall56% - Functionality-Overall12% - Connectivity-Overall11% - Charging7% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Magnetic Strength/Adsorption1% - Size-Overall1% - Product Condition1%