--- title: "ipad pencil 1st generation — Niche Verdict: Skip it (29/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/ipad-pencil-1st-generation" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:42:32.997Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($24K/yr) — ipad pencil 1st generation doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($24K/yr) — ipad pencil 1st generation doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "ipad pencil 1st generation — Niche Verdict: Skip it (29/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **ipad pencil 1st generation** **Skip it****29/100 ** a small market ($24K/yr) — ipad pencil 1st generation doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$24K** **Growth (1y)** **+1.4%** **Products** **12** **Brands** **10** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Price range** **$9.70–$80.27** **Returns** **2.9%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 29/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **35** ×0.30 Competition **26** ×0.20 Quality gap **51** ×0.10 Returns **77** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 66 weeks — +1.4% year over year. 949474.5Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Mar '25Jun '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Apr '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.5× ## **Competition** - Apple33% - HATOKU32% - Xpencifan8% - Aplfan6% - Waiktyne6% - metapen3% - Other (4 brands)11% The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 10 brands and 44 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Top 5 brand share** **85%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11BvTeBF8cL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNZZWVDD) Apple$80.274.0★23524%▲rising 2 ![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★9,33716%▼falling 3 ![Pencil 1st Generation for iPad A16 (2026-2018) Pencil USB C Fast Charging and Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6/7 i-Pad 6-11 Pro 11/12.9/M4 (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21sdk5q1U4L.jpg) [**Pencil 1st Generation for iPad A16 (2026-2018) Pencil USB C Fast Charging and Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6/7 i-Pad 6-11 Pro 11/12.9/M4 (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1XSV8GN) HATOKU$18.174.4★28615%▲rising 4 ![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★11,20610%▼falling 5 ![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★3088%▲rising 6 ![Aplfan Pencil 1st Gen (USB-C) for iPad 2018-2026: All-Aluminum Stylus Bluetooth Shortcuts Plug&Charge Tilt Sensitivity&Palm Rejection for iPad 6-11&Mini 5-7 Air 3-5/M2/M3 Pro 11-13(M4/M5)White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fdersFY4L.jpg) [**Aplfan Pencil 1st Gen (USB-C) for iPad 2018-2026: All-Aluminum Stylus Bluetooth Shortcuts Plug&Charge Tilt Sensitivity&Palm Rejection for iPad 6-11&Mini 5-7 Air 3-5/M2/M3 Pro 11-13(M4/M5)White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKF5N2DV) Aplfan$25.274.3★446%▲rising 7 ![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★2,5386%▲rising 8 ![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★56,2403%▼falling 9 ![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★1,4273%▲rising 10 ![Stylus Pen for iPad 2026-2018 USB C Fast Charge iPad Pencil with Pixel-Perfect Precision Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Magnetic for Note-Taking Drawing on Apple iPad 6-11/Air/Pro/Mini - No Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21eS1qMheIL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for iPad 2026-2018 USB C Fast Charge iPad Pencil with Pixel-Perfect Precision Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Magnetic for Note-Taking Drawing on Apple iPad 6-11/Air/Pro/Mini - No Pair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6DTR1JD) KIROSA$17.834.4★1,9263%▼falling 11 ![Pencil 1st Generation for iPad 2025-2018: Pencil USB C Fast Charging Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 6-11th Air 3-5/M2/M3 Mini 5-7 Pro11 1-4 12 3-6/M4 (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21g0RZLRwCL.jpg) [**Pencil 1st Generation for iPad 2025-2018: Pencil USB C Fast Charging Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 6-11th Air 3-5/M2/M3 Mini 5-7 Pro11 1-4 12 3-6/M4 (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8G5D9GZ) LPUNCD$17.924.4★1,0723%▲rising 12 ![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★101,3012%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 12 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11BvTeBF8cL.jpg)**Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)** Apple**$80.27**4.0★235 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNZZWVDD) [![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** HATOKU**$17.85**4.5★9,337 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7535QC3) [![Pencil 1st Generation for iPad A16 (2026-2018) Pencil USB C Fast Charging and Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6/7 i-Pad 6-11 Pro 11/12.9/M4 (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21sdk5q1U4L.jpg)**Pencil 1st Generation for iPad A16 (2026-2018) Pencil USB C Fast Charging and Magnetic with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6/7 i-Pad 6-11 Pro 11/12.9/M4 (White)** HATOKU**$18.17**4.4★286 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1XSV8GN) [![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) [![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** Xpencifan**$18.03**4.7★308 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLDN85ZG) [![Aplfan Pencil 1st Gen (USB-C) for iPad 2018-2026: All-Aluminum Stylus Bluetooth Shortcuts Plug&Charge Tilt Sensitivity&Palm Rejection for iPad 6-11&Mini 5-7 Air 3-5/M2/M3 Pro 11-13(M4/M5)White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fdersFY4L.jpg)**Aplfan Pencil 1st Gen (USB-C) for iPad 2018-2026: All-Aluminum Stylus Bluetooth Shortcuts Plug&Charge Tilt Sensitivity&Palm Rejection for iPad 6-11&Mini 5-7 Air 3-5/M2/M3 Pro 11-13(M4/M5)White** Aplfan**$25.27**4.3★44 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKF5N2DV) [![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) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**17% *“Great Deal”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“Nice quality pencil”* **Compatibility-Overall**12% *“Very easy to pair”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“comfortable to hold”* **Charging**9% *“Charges great”* **Battery Life**7% *“Amazing Battery Life”* **Connectivity-Overall**7% *“Good connectivity”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Works as it should”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Easy to set up”* **Durability**2% *“Doesnt break as easily”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**17% *“Charging Issues”* **Durability**14% *“Breaks easily”* **Functionality-Overall**13% *“Barely works”* **Connectivity-Overall**9% *“Never connected”* **Compatibility-Overall**8% *“Incompatible”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Disappointing quality”* **Value For Money**4% *“is too expensive”* **Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3% *“Poor magnet”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“not easy to use”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1% *“They didnt do very well in the instructions of explaining that”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall45% - Functionality-Overall17% - Connectivity-Overall13% - Charging9% - Value For Money3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Durability1% - Size-Overall1% - Magnetic Strength/Adsorption1%