These cut-price Apple Pencil alts do the job from just $15 (with a couple of caveats)
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Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Apple Prime Day deals over at Amazon are a great chance to get an iPad at the kind of price we used to see before Apple's big hike in June. But what about a stylus?Amazon has some decent Apple Pencil deals too, including $30 off Apple Pencil Pro. But depending on what you use your tablet for, you might not need an Apple Pencil at all. One of the best Apple Pencil alternatives might be perfectly adequate, and right now there are cheap tablet styluses around at prices as low as $15.Read our Apple Pencil comparison guide if you're not sure which Apple Pencil works with your tablet. If you're tempted by a Prime Day deal but you're not a member, you can sign up for a 30-day free Prime trial.Apple Pencil dealsApple Pencil Pro: was $129 now $99 at AmazonWe still rate Apple Pencil Pro as the best stylus for drawing on an iPad thanks to its unique haptic feedback, squeeze gesture and barrel roll for adjusting brush behaviour. It's compatible with new iPad Pros, Airs and mini.View DealApple Pencil (USB-C): was $79 now $69 at AmazonApple's 'budget' stylus offers the same low-latency and features as the older Apple Pencil but charges and pairs to iPad using a USB-C cable. Read our Apple Pencil (USB-C) review.View DealApple Pencil alternativesDo Apple Pencil alternatives work?Yes, Apple Pencil alternatives work. In fact, for a really budget alternative to help you out in a fix, you can even make a stylus with just four household items.That said, whether an alternatives is a good option for you will depend on what you want to use it for. If you're a professional or aspiring digital artist who's invested hundreds of dollars in a recent iPad Pro or iPad Air, I'd really recommend stretching to buy the Apple Pencil Pro.The Apple Pencil alts above all have palm rejection and most have tilt sensitivity, but they don't provide pressure sensitivity, which is very beneficial for drawing and painting, though less so for note taking. As well as a better drawing experience, the Pencil Pro's plentiful customisation shortcut controls can really speed up your workflow, allowing you to change brushes and settings much more quickly.If, however, you only want an iPad stylus for clicking on menu buttons to speed up browsing and to avoid messy fingerprints on your screen, just get the $15 Jamjake or Metapen stylus above. You really don't need anything more sophisticated than that.If you're somewhere in the middle – say you're not a big artist, but you'd like to do some sketching and also note-taking, then I'd consider the Logitech Crayon. It's cheaper than the Apple Pencil and doesn't provide pressure sensitivity, but it has the Apple seal of approval and it's beautifully designed.Below, you'll find the lowest Apple Pencil prices in your region. Want to explore the world of digital art?Our digital art newsletter is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and inspiration from the worlds of art, illustration, 3D modelling, game design, animation, and beyond. TOPICS Joe Foley Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 Apple's best ever AirPods Pro are a massive $70 off for Prime Day 2 Free Star Wars Galactic Racer on Amazon Luna could mark a massive step change for video game releases 3 Run, don't walk - the Snapmaker U1 hits its lowest price ever for Prime Day 4 Nothing’s Prime Day deals put Apple to shame 5 This beautiful wooden pen is less than $10 for Prime Day
