--- title: "ipencil — Niche Verdict: Skip it (35/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/ipencil" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:45:48.921Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($178K/yr) — ipencil doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($178K/yr) — ipencil doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "ipencil — Niche Verdict: Skip it (35/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **ipencil** **Skip it****35/100 ** a small market ($178K/yr) — ipencil doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$178K** **Growth (1y)** **+68.1%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **12** was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **33** **Price range** **$9.59–$94.61** **Returns** **2.3%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 35/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **9** ×0.30 Growth **55** ×0.30 Competition **20** ×0.20 Quality gap **34** ×0.10 Returns **82** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +68.1% year over year. 6K3KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '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 = 2.2× ## **Competition** - Apple37% - metapen26% - DEGGE10% - JAMJAKE9% - HATOKU4% - Xpencifan4% - Other (6 brands)10% The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 12 brands and 33 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▼falling was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **33** **Top 5 brand share** **86%** #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★11,20624%▼falling 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★56,24021%▲rising 3 ![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★9,41513%—flat 4 ![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★4,70010%▲rising 5 ![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★101,3019%▼falling 6 ![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%▼falling 7 ![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★9,3374%▼falling 8 ![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★3084%▲rising 9 ![Stylus Pen for iPad11&10thGen 14Mins Faster Charge with Pencil Holder Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity for iPad Air11&13-inch(M3/M2) iPad Pro 11&13-inch (M4) iPad 6-11th iPad Pro 11/12.9 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uy-isx9dL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for iPad11&10thGen 14Mins Faster Charge with Pencil Holder Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity for iPad Air11&13-inch(M3/M2) iPad Pro 11&13-inch (M4) iPad 6-11th iPad Pro 11/12.9 inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQHD1NKM) JvKzaen$10.854.6★4,1713%▲rising 10 ![Hastraith Stylus Pen for iPad(2018-2026)-13 Mins Fast Charge with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Air 5/4/3/M4/M3/M2 Pro 13/12.9/11/M4 Mini 7/6/5th White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AgcZOINML.jpg) [**Hastraith Stylus Pen for iPad(2018-2026)-13 Mins Fast Charge with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Air 5/4/3/M4/M3/M2 Pro 13/12.9/11/M4 Mini 7/6/5th White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F21WN48Z) Hastraith$10.324.6★5,5192%▼falling 11 ![Stylus Pen for iPad Apple: Fast Charge for iPad Pencil Apple Pen with Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity - Pen for iPad 10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro 12.9/11/13 M4 iPad mini 6/5 iPad Air 5/4/3/11-13 M2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s84DkuwUL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for iPad Apple: Fast Charge for iPad Pencil Apple Pen with Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity - Pen for iPad 10/9/8/7/6 iPad Pro 12.9/11/13 M4 iPad mini 6/5 iPad Air 5/4/3/11-13 M2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQV2RF6) BLEBLE$9.594.5★4,5162%▼falling 12 ![Pencil for Apple iPad 11th/10th/9th 2X Fast Charge Stylus Pen for iPad Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Compatible with iPad A16/10/9/8/7/6 Pro M4/13/12.9/11 Air M3/M2/5/4/3 Mini 7/6/5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YJS+jH2SL.jpg) [**Pencil for Apple iPad 11th/10th/9th 2X Fast Charge Stylus Pen for iPad Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Compatible with iPad A16/10/9/8/7/6 Pro M4/13/12.9/11 Air M3/M2/5/4/3 Mini 7/6/5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKYLV6RC) STYLUSHOME$14.024.7★4,6152%—flat 13 ![Penlike Pencil for Apple iPad A16 10th Fast Charge Stylus Pen for 2026-2018 iPad A16/11-6th Air 11/13 M4/M3/M2/5th-3rd Pro 13/11/M4/12.9 Mini A17 Pro/6/5th Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g7x7MCjdL.jpg) [**Penlike Pencil for Apple iPad A16 10th Fast Charge Stylus Pen for 2026-2018 iPad A16/11-6th Air 11/13 M4/M3/M2/5th-3rd Pro 13/11/M4/12.9 Mini A17 Pro/6/5th Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFXS82LV) Penlike$10.224.7★3,4231%▲rising 14 ![Stylus Pen for Apple iPad A16/11th 2026-2018 iPad Pencil A16/11/10/9/8/7/6 Air 11/13 M4/M3/M2/5th-3rd Pro 13/12.9/11/M5/M4 Mini A17 Pro/6/5th Stylus Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Fast Charge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xH8fd5SmL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Apple iPad A16/11th 2026-2018 iPad Pencil A16/11/10/9/8/7/6 Air 11/13 M4/M3/M2/5th-3rd Pro 13/12.9/11/M5/M4 Mini A17 Pro/6/5th Stylus Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity Fast Charge**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHF7KK5B) BikeAnything$20.114.5★1911%▲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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**17% *“is affordable”* **Compatibility-Overall**12% *“iPad compatible”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Build quality is solid”* **Charging**10% *“Charges fast”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Easy use”* **Battery Life**6% *“holds battery life well”* **Connectivity-Overall**6% *“Connects great”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Just as pictured”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“The setup is flawless”* **Color**2% *“The pink color is beautiful”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**15% *“Charging Issues”* **Durability**15% *“Doesn't Last”* **Functionality-Overall**15% *“Barely works”* **Compatibility-Overall**9% *“would not pair”* **Connectivity-Overall**8% *“Never connected”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“It is much lower quality than expected”* **Value For Money**4% *“Way too expensive”* **Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3% *“Not magnetic”* **Touch/Button Controls**2% *“Stuck on button”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“not easy to use”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall56% - Functionality-Overall12% - Connectivity-Overall11% - Charging7% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product1% - Magnetic Strength/Adsorption1% - Product Condition1% - Size-Overall1%