Does the Apple Pencil come with the iPad?

As an iPad owner, I was frustrated when I found out that the Apple Pencil wasn’t included with my purchase. This post will show you if the Apple Pencil does come with any of the iPads.

This is true as of Dec 2022.

The Apple Pencil 1 or 2 does not come with any of the iPads. If you want to get the Apple Pencil with a new iPad, you must buy it as a paid add-on.

If you want to be able to use a pencil with an iPad but do not want to spend the extra money, you could get a cheaper third-party option off a website such as Amazon. However, these third-party options may not have the same features as the apple pencil and I am not away of any that can be magnetically charged like the Apple Pencil 2 can.

Key Takeaways
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Does the Apple Pencil come with the iPad?

The iPad does not come with the Apple Pencil. In order to use the Apple Pencil with the base iPad, you must buy it separately or as an add-on. Also, the base model iPad only works with Apple Pencil 1 (this is true as of November 2022).

The Apple Pencil 2 only works with the iPads that have the magnetic charging dock on the side and they all feature the edge-to-edge style displays. Currently, those iPads are the iPad pro 3rd gen or newer, iPad air 4th gen or newer or the iPad mini 6th gen.

Does the Apple Pencil come with the iPad Pro?

The iPad pro does not come with the Apple Pencil and must be bought separately or as an add-on. The new iPad pros only work with the Apple Pencil 2 and do not work with the Apple Pencil 1.

Does the Apple Pencil come with the iPad Air?

The iPad Air does not come with the Apple Pencil and must be bought separately or as an add-on. The iPad air 4th gen or newer only work with the Apple Pencil 2 and do not work with the Apple Pencil 1.

Does the Apple Pencil come with the iPad mini?

The iPad mini does not come with the Apple Pencil and must be bought separately or as an add-on. The iPad mini 6th gen or newer only work with the Apple Pencil 2 and do not work with the Apple Pencil 1.

What Apple Pencil works with the new iPads?

Apple Pencil 2 works with the iPads that have the magnetic charging dock, on the side, that is designed to work with the Apple Pencil 2. These iPads also all feature edge-to-edge displays.

Currently, the only new iPad that still uses the Apple Pencil 1 is the base model iPad 10th generation.

Does the 1st gen Apple Pencil work with the new iPads?

It is not possible to use the 1st gen Apple Pencil with an iPad that is designed to be used with the Apple Pencil 2. If you want a cheaper option, your only option would be to buy a third-party pencil off of a website such as Amazon.

However, the third-party pencils may not have all the features that the Apple Pencil 2 has, especially the magnetic charging ability.

Pros and Cons of Apple Pencil

Pros

Highly precise and responsive
Easy to use
Magnetic charging feature

Long battery life
Compatible with the latest iPads

Cons

Expensive

Not compatible with older iPads
Third-party options may not have all the features of the Apple Pencil