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product_id: 490181074
title: "Stylus for iPad - App Control & Customizable Shortcuts - Alternative to Apple Pencil, Stylus Pen With Palm Rejection for iPad Pro & Air"
brand: "metapen"
price: "$35.21"
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# 2X faster 30-min full charge 0.1mm pixel-level precision 8 hours continuous use battery Stylus for iPad - App Control & Customizable Shortcuts - Alternative to Apple Pencil, Stylus Pen With Palm Rejection for iPad Pro & Air

**Brand:** metapen
**Price:** $35.21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✍️ Elevate your iPad game with precision, speed, and style — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Stylus for iPad - App Control & Customizable Shortcuts - Alternative to Apple Pencil, Stylus Pen With Palm Rejection for iPad Pro & Air by metapen
- **How much does it cost?** $35.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- metapen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted metapen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Recharge, Zero Downtime:** Charge 4 minutes for 100 minutes of use—stay powered through your busiest workdays without panic.
- • **Pixel-Perfect Precision with P2 Chip:** Experience ultra-responsive 0.1mm accuracy across multiple tip types for flawless note-taking and sketching.
- • **Broad Compatibility for 2018–2025 iPads:** Designed to work flawlessly with the latest iPad Pro, Air, Mini, and standard models—future-proof your digital toolkit.
- • **Customizable Side Button for Workflow Mastery:** Program single, double, or triple clicks to streamline your creative apps and boost productivity.
- • **Seamless Palm Rejection & Magnetic Attachment:** Write naturally without accidental touches and keep your stylus securely attached to your iPad (compatible models).

## Overview

The Metapen Stylus A11 is a cutting-edge Apple Pencil alternative designed for iPads from 2018 to 2025. Featuring a customizable side button, pixel-level 0.1mm precision powered by the P2 chip, and rapid 30-minute charging for up to 8 hours of use, it enhances productivity and creativity. With palm rejection and strong magnets for secure attachment, it offers a natural writing experience and convenient portability. Compatible with popular apps like Goodnotes and Procreate, it’s the smart, affordable choice for professionals and creatives seeking reliable performance without the Apple Pencil price tag.

## Description

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Review: Great Value & Solid Customer Support - I purchased the A11 September, 2024 and have been using it primarily for note-taking and occasional doodles on the iPad 9th gen. Though it lacks pen pressure support, it was $17 USD at time of purchase compared to the $70 USD of the Apple USB-C. Functionally it does what I need, but if you're an artist, you'll want to look elsewhere for pressure capability. I did encounter an issue with the stylus, which is mentioned at the end. What you get: The box comes with the stylus, a 6" USB-C charging cable, 2 replacement hard plastic tips, 2 hard plastic USB-C port covers, and the typical manual/warranty information papers. Operation/Side Button: There's a single side button that's used to power the stylus on with one click and off by holding it for a few seconds. Though the button can also be set to other functions while on, it seems to require the installation of either the Metapen app or the Wellnotes app (both on the App Store), which not everyone may be interested in doing. Further, the speed in which the functions respond after the input click(s) are a bit delayed for my liking, so I generally just ignore the feature and use the iPad gesture controls instead. This stylus does have an internal magnet for attaching to the iPad, but my iPad has a case with no stylus holder, and the magnet is not strong enough to hold the stylus to the iPad through the case. As a result, I just stick the stylus to something metal on the edge of my desk or my computer case (which secures just fine), but if you're more mobile, then you may want to consider a case that has a place to put the stylus. Battery/Charging: Unfortunately, I have not been keeping close track of battery life and charge times, so I cannot give an accurate, metrics-backed representation of this category. The stylus has power when I need it, and keeps its charge while powered off when I don't use it. I do check the battery level after I finish using it for the session, and if it's low, I'll connect it to the included USB-C charging cable for around 30 minutes, and that generally leaves it at a high enough amount for the next few sessions (typically over an hour per session). Writing Experience: The design of the stylus is mostly round, with a single flat side, where the LED battery indicator and side button are positioned (seems like the indicator function has to be enabled in the Wellnotes app). It's comfortable enough for me to hold for longer periods of time, and for what it's worth, I personally have not encountered accidental presses of the side button no matter how I held the stylus. When writing notes, the only problem in quality is the readability of my handwriting; the stylus is fine. When doodling, I noticed that diagonal lines will have some semblance of line jitter/wobble, unless you use software stabilisation or draw the line quickly. This appears to be a problem with most digital styluses I've seen, outside of styluses from companies that specialise in digital drawing devices, such as Wacom, XPPen, Huion, etc. so it is expected. The wobble with this stylus is not terrible, and personally, it does not bother me, but it's something I will mention since it is somewhat noticeable. App: I use the Apple Notes app because I'm cheap. The stylus works with the app. Apparently Metapen has a Wellnotes app that appears to be a part of their troubleshooting steps, but also is a note-taking app. It looks like this app can change the function of the side button (albeit with limited options); tune the stylus with sensitivity gain settings and adjustments based on the kind of tip used (plastic, rubber, metal, etc.), hand position relative to iPad orientation, screen protector; change the auto-power off time; etc., but I have not played around with those settings much since the stylus works out of the box. I have not used Wellnotes for my note-taking either, so I can't really speak to how well it functions there. Issue/Customer Support: A timeline/TL;DR: My initial email was sent Saturday evening with Metapen's initial response including troubleshooting steps and video-of-issue request on Monday just past midnight (likely based overseas, though fine as the representative seemed more fluent in English than myself). My video was sent on Monday evening, with their follow-up conclusion just past midnight on Wednesday. The rest of the correspondence occurred Wednesday evening, with the order for replacement created then, and it arrived Thursday afternoon. 4-5 days for the resolution, mostly slower due to time zones. About 6-7 months in, the stylus started to cut out when writing. I sent the Metapen support email a message detailing the issue, and they got back to me in just under two days (I sent the first message on Saturday evening so it's understandable. Overall their responses took no more than a day during the weekdays, excepting a single other occasion where it took a bit more time). The support representative, Rosie, sent a list of troubleshooting steps, and, assuming the steps were unsuccessful in resolving the issue, requested a video of the problem for their technical support department. At the end of their response, they provided me the option of either a full refund or a replacement stylus (without having to send the broken one in), should the issue be unresolvable. I sent the video of the malfunction, and about 29 hours later the representative responded stating that it was probably a broken sensor and could not be fixed, so my options were the full refund or a replacement pen. I went with the replacement pen as it worked fine for the months I had it, and it was only $17. I provided my shipping address, and the replacement stylus arrived the next day. The replacement works just fine so I'm satisfied with how it turned out.
Review: Good bang for the buck - Reasonable priced and works as one would want it to. Nothing crazy besides good bag for the buck. Kids have lost a few in the past so always looking g for a good reasonable replacement. Paired quick and easy with tablet and no issues when using it. Good product!

## Features

- 【Compatibility Check for 2018–2025 iPad】Please confirm your iPad’s compatibility before purchase! The Metapen Pencil A11 is specially designed to be compatible with: iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6 Gen, iPad Pro 13 inch M4, iPad Pro 11 inch 1/2/3/4/M4, iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3, iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3/4/5/6 Gen, iPad Mini 5/6 Gen. NOTE: The Pencil A11 is NOT compatible with iPad models before 2018, iPhone, Android, of Microsoft devices. Please check your iPad model before ordering
- 【Customizable Side Button for Efficient Workflow】The Metapen A11 Pencil’s programmable side button can be customized using the intuitive Wellnote App. Assign personalized functions to single, double, or triple clicks, and start your creative journey anytime, anywhere. Compatible with iPad, the A11 Apple Pen streamlines your workflow and boosts productivity. Note: Available system-wide and in five apps: Wellnote, Goodnotes, Notability, Paint, and Procreate
- 【Cutting-Edge Signal Adjuster for All Tips】Powered by the advanced P2 chip algorithms, the A11 Stylus Pen for iPad delivers exceptional 0.1 mm pixel-level precision with no perceptible delay, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness across a wide range of tip options. Swap between soft, basic, and metal tips to customize your writing or drawing experience without losing performance. Note: We recommend tips designed for Apple Pencil (1st/2nd Gen), which are also compatible with the Metapen A11
- 【2X Faster Charge & Instant Battery Indicator, No Panic】Metapen’s leading fast-charging technology provides extended battery life with no hassle. A full charge takes only 30 minutes and gives up to 8 hours of use. A quick 4-minute charge = 100 minutes of work. This outperforms most iPad pen brands on desertcart. With the instant battery widget on your iPad via Bluetooth, you can stay focused on work or study without worrying about running low on power
- 【Double Strong Magnets & Palm Rejection】Writing on your iPad has never been easier with the Stylus Pencil A11. With palm rejection, you can write or draw naturally without accidental touches. The built-in strong magnets let the pen attach firmly to your iPad, making it easy to carry and store. Note: Magnetic attachment is not supported on iPad Air (3rd Gen), iPad (6th–10th Gen), or iPad mini (5th Gen)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BCWGC7GJ |
| Batteries | 1 CR5 batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | #247 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #1 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Stylus Pens |
| Brand | metapen |
| Color | Classic White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,563) |
| Date First Available | September 2, 2022 |
| Hardware Platform | nintendo 3ds, nintendo ds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 0.37 x 0.37 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.529 ounces |
| Item model number | ME-APP412 |
| Manufacturer | metapen |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.37 x 0.37 inches |

## Product Details

- **Are Batteries Included:** Yes
- **Batteries Required?:** Yes
- **Battery Average Life Standby:** 365 days
- **Brand:** metapen
- **Color:** Classic White
- **Item Weight:** 15 Grams
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.5 x 0.37 x 0.37 inches
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 CR5 batteries required. (included)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value & Solid Customer Support
*by A***N on May 23, 2025*

I purchased the A11 September, 2024 and have been using it primarily for note-taking and occasional doodles on the iPad 9th gen. Though it lacks pen pressure support, it was $17 USD at time of purchase compared to the $70 USD of the Apple USB-C. Functionally it does what I need, but if you're an artist, you'll want to look elsewhere for pressure capability. I did encounter an issue with the stylus, which is mentioned at the end. What you get: The box comes with the stylus, a 6" USB-C charging cable, 2 replacement hard plastic tips, 2 hard plastic USB-C port covers, and the typical manual/warranty information papers. Operation/Side Button: There's a single side button that's used to power the stylus on with one click and off by holding it for a few seconds. Though the button can also be set to other functions while on, it seems to require the installation of either the Metapen app or the Wellnotes app (both on the App Store), which not everyone may be interested in doing. Further, the speed in which the functions respond after the input click(s) are a bit delayed for my liking, so I generally just ignore the feature and use the iPad gesture controls instead. This stylus does have an internal magnet for attaching to the iPad, but my iPad has a case with no stylus holder, and the magnet is not strong enough to hold the stylus to the iPad through the case. As a result, I just stick the stylus to something metal on the edge of my desk or my computer case (which secures just fine), but if you're more mobile, then you may want to consider a case that has a place to put the stylus. Battery/Charging: Unfortunately, I have not been keeping close track of battery life and charge times, so I cannot give an accurate, metrics-backed representation of this category. The stylus has power when I need it, and keeps its charge while powered off when I don't use it. I do check the battery level after I finish using it for the session, and if it's low, I'll connect it to the included USB-C charging cable for around 30 minutes, and that generally leaves it at a high enough amount for the next few sessions (typically over an hour per session). Writing Experience: The design of the stylus is mostly round, with a single flat side, where the LED battery indicator and side button are positioned (seems like the indicator function has to be enabled in the Wellnotes app). It's comfortable enough for me to hold for longer periods of time, and for what it's worth, I personally have not encountered accidental presses of the side button no matter how I held the stylus. When writing notes, the only problem in quality is the readability of my handwriting; the stylus is fine. When doodling, I noticed that diagonal lines will have some semblance of line jitter/wobble, unless you use software stabilisation or draw the line quickly. This appears to be a problem with most digital styluses I've seen, outside of styluses from companies that specialise in digital drawing devices, such as Wacom, XPPen, Huion, etc. so it is expected. The wobble with this stylus is not terrible, and personally, it does not bother me, but it's something I will mention since it is somewhat noticeable. App: I use the Apple Notes app because I'm cheap. The stylus works with the app. Apparently Metapen has a Wellnotes app that appears to be a part of their troubleshooting steps, but also is a note-taking app. It looks like this app can change the function of the side button (albeit with limited options); tune the stylus with sensitivity gain settings and adjustments based on the kind of tip used (plastic, rubber, metal, etc.), hand position relative to iPad orientation, screen protector; change the auto-power off time; etc., but I have not played around with those settings much since the stylus works out of the box. I have not used Wellnotes for my note-taking either, so I can't really speak to how well it functions there. Issue/Customer Support: A timeline/TL;DR: My initial email was sent Saturday evening with Metapen's initial response including troubleshooting steps and video-of-issue request on Monday just past midnight (likely based overseas, though fine as the representative seemed more fluent in English than myself). My video was sent on Monday evening, with their follow-up conclusion just past midnight on Wednesday. The rest of the correspondence occurred Wednesday evening, with the order for replacement created then, and it arrived Thursday afternoon. 4-5 days for the resolution, mostly slower due to time zones. About 6-7 months in, the stylus started to cut out when writing. I sent the Metapen support email a message detailing the issue, and they got back to me in just under two days (I sent the first message on Saturday evening so it's understandable. Overall their responses took no more than a day during the weekdays, excepting a single other occasion where it took a bit more time). The support representative, Rosie, sent a list of troubleshooting steps, and, assuming the steps were unsuccessful in resolving the issue, requested a video of the problem for their technical support department. At the end of their response, they provided me the option of either a full refund or a replacement stylus (without having to send the broken one in), should the issue be unresolvable. I sent the video of the malfunction, and about 29 hours later the representative responded stating that it was probably a broken sensor and could not be fixed, so my options were the full refund or a replacement pen. I went with the replacement pen as it worked fine for the months I had it, and it was only $17. I provided my shipping address, and the replacement stylus arrived the next day. The replacement works just fine so I'm satisfied with how it turned out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good bang for the buck
*by I***C on December 26, 2025*

Reasonable priced and works as one would want it to. Nothing crazy besides good bag for the buck. Kids have lost a few in the past so always looking g for a good reasonable replacement. Paired quick and easy with tablet and no issues when using it. Good product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product and great customer service
*by R***S on June 20, 2025*

I bought one of these about 6 months ago and it recently stopped working for some reason. I contacted Metapen and I got an email from Rosie. She messaged me with suggestions on things to try and after those didn’t work, she immediately sent me a new pen. As for my review on the pen- it writes really well (which is why I was so disappointed when it stopped working). It’s obviously not as nice as an Apple Pencil but I would 100% recommend. It’s good quality for the price

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