Good stylus for iPhone X?

I use the app Sketchbook (by Autodesk) on my iPhone X to kill time on public transport. I feel like it could be better using a stylus rather than my stubby fingers.


It is surprisingly difficult to find information pertaining to iPhone X compatibility. Some companies say their stylus works for iPhone 6 or 7 and newer, but the product is a few years old and I don't know if that information is dated or current.


The only one I could find that definitively says it works with iPhone X is the Bamboo Tip, but unfortunately that stylus is not an active stylus, therefore does not detect pressure sensitivity, which is a feature I would like. The other Bamboo styluses are vague in their description, only saying it works with iPhone 6 and newer, while not definitively saying it works with iPhone X like the Tip.


So long story short, any designers/illustrators out there know of a good active stylus for the iPhone X? Something that works well with sketching/drawing apps? Thanks.

iPhone X, iOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 28, 2018 5:56 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2018 7:28 PM

I follow several "tech" guys on Twitter and the stylus brand/model I've seen recommended by many of them is the Adonit Jot - there's a whole variety of them, and the company has a chart on this page:


http://www.adonit.net/jot/


They do have one with the pressure sensitivity you're looking for, but it's $75 - higher than the Bamboo one you mention.


If you're willing to pay more for that feature, though, I'm fairly certain the Adonit stylus would be a good fit. I would recommend sending them an email to make sure the stylus will work before you buy, too!


~Lyssa

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Jun 28, 2018 7:28 PM in response to AutoSketcher

I follow several "tech" guys on Twitter and the stylus brand/model I've seen recommended by many of them is the Adonit Jot - there's a whole variety of them, and the company has a chart on this page:


http://www.adonit.net/jot/


They do have one with the pressure sensitivity you're looking for, but it's $75 - higher than the Bamboo one you mention.


If you're willing to pay more for that feature, though, I'm fairly certain the Adonit stylus would be a good fit. I would recommend sending them an email to make sure the stylus will work before you buy, too!


~Lyssa

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