Astropad's Rock Paper Pencil v2 enhances iPad drafting with a matte screen protector and durable metal Apple Pencil tips for a pen-like feel.

With Rock Paper Pencil, drawing on iPad feels like a ballpoint pen on paper, with smoother, more controlled strokes. It’s meticulously designed for digital artists (and great for notetakers too!).

I'm not saying you can't take notes with the Brvsh, only that it seems better-suited to drawing, painting, and the like. The Brvsh sells for $26.95, plus about $4.50 for shipping.

The best smart pens Best smart pen overall: Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) Best smart pen for note-taking: Livescribe Symphony Best smart pen for drawing: Wacom Pro Pen 2 Best smart pen for older iPads ...

Cons of a drawing tablet Not versatile Drawing tablets are best for creating artworks, but at the same time, they aren’t helpful for general purposes. Which iPad should I get?

Cons of a drawing tablet Not versatile Drawing tablets are best for creating artworks, but at the same time, they aren’t helpful for general purposes. Which iPad should I get?

While the drawing tablet market is a big, messy place, it can be divided into three broad categories – pen tablets (or graphics tablets), pen displays, and regular tablets.

Should you get a drawing tablet or an iPad? Both drawing tablets and iPads allow for a natural drawing experience thanks to accurate styli and vivid screens with little delay. High-end drawing tabl… ...

In short, the JaJa is a solid buy for avid doodlers looking for something to supplement their existing iPad, without switching to a Windows 8 device with pressure-sensitive pen tech or Galaxy Note ...