Screen Protector for iPad, iPad Air 10.9" & 11 Pro
The iPad is a great device, especially if you pair it with an Apple Pencil. A full-fledged computer, the power of a digital work environment literally at your fingertips. But one thing is still not great: the Apple Pencil slipping around on the iPad's glass surface feels unnatural and the pencil tip gets stuck on fingerprints and smudges. It simply doesn't feel right. If you're like us, you miss the accuracy of writing on paper.
Enter: Paperlike, a screen protector that emulates the natural feel of paper when writing and drawing on the iPad. The most significant challenges in developing the Paperlike were finding the right friction while keeping light refractions at a minimum. And keeping the material smooth enough, so it doesn't eat up the pencil tip like sandpaper (a lot of regular matte screen protectors do that). That's why we developed a unique surface technology called Nanodots. These microbeads are evenly distributed across the foil and allow for a natural paper feel while keeping as much of your iPad's brilliant display quality as possible. Join tens of thousands of artists, students, and notetakers around the world who love Paperlike. And finally, make your iPad the truly magnificent device it can be.
Our Review
Paperlike Screen Protector (iPad Air 10.9” & 11” Pro) — Journal-Like Writing Anywhere You Travel
The gist: A matte PET film with Nanodot microbeads that makes Apple Pencil feel like pen on paper — transforms your iPad into a portable sketchbook or travel journal with real paper friction.
- Nanodot texture: Evenly distributed microbeads create paper-like drag for the Apple Pencil — precise ink control for travel journaling, maps, and on-the-spot sketching.
- Anti-glare surface: Matte finish cuts reflections in bright outdoor and café environments — stays readable in direct sunlight.
- Fingerprint resistance: Matte coating hides smudges and oil — less cleaning on long travel days.
- 2-pack included: Two protectors in the box — one backup if the first install has a bubble, or save it for a re-apply down the road.
Best Buy lists the Paperlike 2-pack with confirmed compatibility for iPad Pro 11” and iPad Air 10.9” (Gen 4/5), noting its matte, anti-glare surface with Apple Pencil-optimized texture.
Best for: Travelers who use Apple Pencil for notes, sketching, or journaling on the road and want natural paper feedback. Skip it if: you primarily use the iPad for video streaming (the matte finish slightly reduces display clarity). Runs ~$5 open-box — check the current price before buying.
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