Good stylus that works with procreate pocket on an iPhone?

April 26, 2021 7:17 AM

Because years of making awesome protest signs seems to be paying off, quite literally, but I can’t seem to do it with my finger, I need a stylus! And my husbands galaxy note stylus or my stylus-end cheapo pen don't work. What do I need? It’s an iPhone XS if that helps
posted by The Last Sockpuppet to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)

The iPhone doesn't have great stylus support for any sort of smart stylus. The Adonit Mark stylus is considered to be the best stylus for devices that don't support smart styluses like the Apple Pencil or the Zagg Pro.
posted by SansPoint at 7:33 AM on April 26, 2021

Unfortunately, your phone does NOT work with Apple Pencil.

Galaxy Note Stylus is a part of the Wacom system and only works with Wacom digitizers (which the Note has).

Not sure what el-cheapo pen you have.

You need a normal "capacitive" stylus.
posted by kschang at 7:47 AM on April 26, 2021

Response by poster: Thank you! Any reccs on a good one? The cheapo pen stylus I have is literally a ballpoint pen with a rubber end on it and I can totally use that with apps but it won’t let me bloody DRAW in PROCREATE
posted by The Last Sockpuppet at 8:21 AM on April 26, 2021

Response by poster: Or is this God’s way of telling me to upgrade my iPhone, which I am indeed entitled to do
posted by The Last Sockpuppet at 8:22 AM on April 26, 2021

Yeah, get an iPad.

Watching my kids (high school and college) use a Pencil and an iPad (mini or full-size), I am amazed. And jealous: I wish I could have had one of those in school!
posted by wenestvedt at 10:03 AM on April 26, 2021

A used ipadPro might also be a good idea. A new one is coming soon so many people will be replacing theirs. Does have the downside of being less future-proof than new tech.
posted by nat at 10:21 AM on April 26, 2021

Swappa if you want to buy a used iPad without huge markups.
posted by kschang at 1:02 PM on April 26, 2021