Luckily, iPads and Apple Pencils require very little maintenance. For the most part, you can write, doodle, and watch movies to your heart’s content. But, there is one catch. If you use an Apple Pencil stylus, you need to buy Apple Pencil replacement tips.
Don’t worry, it’s easy to switch your existing pencil tip for a new one. But, before we get to that, let’s look at everything you need to know about replacing your Apple Pencil tips.
how often should i replace apple pencil tips?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.
If you use your Apple Pencil very sparingly, it could last for up to two years. People who use iPads exclusively for reading, browsing, watching movies, and other non-intensive activities can expect their tips to last longer.
However, if you use your iPad for digital designs, note-taking, and hands-on gaming, you should keep a pack of Apple Pencil replacement tips on standby. Daily use can wear your Apple Pencil tips down in four to six months.
signs that you need to replace your apple pencil tips
There are a few clear signs that you need an Apple Pencil replacement tip.
- Poor performance: If you’re unable to draw complete lines or write a sentence without holes appearing in your brushstrokes, your Apple Pencil isn’t fit for use.
- Frictionless feeling: When you use your Apple Pencil, you should feel a bit of friction. If there’s no drag or pull whatsoever, the texture has probably worn off your Apple Pencil tip.
- Visible damage: If your tip looks worn down, jagged, marked, or otherwise visibly damaged, it’s time to replace it.
Use your best judgment. If something feels wrong, replace your Apple Pencil tip.
how to replace your apple pencil tips
Apple Pencil tip replacements are easy to install. The process is the same for the Apple Pencil 1, Apple Pencil 2, and Apple Pencil Pro.
- Squeeze the tip between two fingers
- Gently turn the tip counter-clockwise and remove it from the metal prong
- Screw your Apple Pencil tip replacement onto the metal prong
You should be able to install your Apple Pencil replacement tip within 30 seconds.
You can read the complete guide to Apple Pencils here.
which apple pencil replacement tips should I choose?
Apple sells Apple Pencil tip replacements in packs of four. These tips work with the smooth surface of your iPad to create a seamless experience.
Digital artists, writers, and note-takers might prefer pen-style replacement tips that emulate the feeling and friction of a traditional ballpoint pen.
Rock Paper Pencil: A Pen-On-Paper Experience for iPad
Rock Paper Pencil includes a reusable, paper-feel iPad screen protector and two ballpoint Apple Pencil tips. Built with nano-texture technology, Rock Paper Pencil adds subtle friction between your screen and Pencil, giving you more control while drawing or writing.
- Precision Apple Pencil Tips: Smoother, more controlled strokes
- Nanocling Screen Protector: Easy application, removable and reusable.
- Matte Texture: Subtle friction mimics the feel of paper (no more slippery glass!)
