The Best iPad Accessories To Make An iPad Worth It 2024

[@BetterCreating]

Happy Friday friends! - over the years, I've tried a lot of accessories with the iPad: These are the best! What do you like & what would you add to the list? Let me know! 👇+ 📣Grab a 1-month free trial of Skillshare at skl.sh/bettercreating04241 & let me know how you find it!

[@trevormason3825]

The PaperLike screen protectors are the best purchase I have made for my iPad as someone who likes to draw and takes a lot of hand written notes

[@donmeredith74]

Do not buy those Sandisk SSD drives. I've had three fail on me in relatively short time. If you do a little google work, you'll see that drive is an absolute nightmare.

[@BetterCreating]

Ah - thanks for sharing - I've been fine with mine for 3 years - but avoid the ones with the usb-c offset to the side - make sure they are the Pros with usbc in centre - i hear this is a difference

[@donmeredith74]

@@BetterCreating That's an interesting distinction that I wasn't aware of. Both of mine have the offset USB-C. I've gotten terrible support from Sandisk so I'm definitely not giving them another shot while there are other options available to me. Shame on them for making a budget version that chronically fails.

[@lovinggossipgirl]

I have 5 Sandisk SSDs. My first one being around 3 years ago. All are perfectly in great condition. I also travel with them so there are times I’m not too careful with them and they still work great 😊 I’ve heard about the bad SSD experiences and it seems like it’s a couple of bad batches. So when buying, hope you get a good one.

[@tuckergiambrone]

@@donmeredith74I’ve been using Samsung T7s and I’ve never had an issue, I swear by those things

[@psianipar]

HI there. I also Sandisk ssd and sadly i have the same experience. Less than one week it failed and I have to claim warranty and replace it. But after I replace it, I never had the experience of failing. I think this is a onetime thing. And not all sandisk drives were bad. But the service they give is great. And they replace the drive no question asked. I am not saying anything, but if they are really that bad. I think they would gone out of business years ago.

[@Malikor]

The production quality of your videos is outstanding. Really scratches that aesthetic itch.

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks so much for the great feedback! :)

[@PlanckBunny]

My husband has been using the Paperlike screen protector since we got our first iPad Pros in 2017. The feel is amazing and so satisfying! I feel like I need more protection on mine, i.e. shatter-proof, so I make excuses to “borrow his for a moment” 😂

[@williamcodywinter]

I personally like the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case

[@coreycheung2939]

I have the logitech combo touch for my iPad 10th generation and I think it's way better than the magic keyboard because it's more protective

[@williamcodywinter]

The Acasis 10-in-one USB Hub and SSD inclosure is the perfect companion for the iPad Pro.

[@sunshinejenny777]

The new 2024 I-Pads have the camera in landscape view. Yeah!

[@BetterCreating]

Totally / it’s a lot better!

[@charzsiard]

the 1st gen apple pencil also works on ipad 10 gen, if anything i preferred to buy the 1st gen because it has a lot more functions. the charging is inconvenient but i guess it depends on the person 🤷‍♂️

[@rehanhaque]

thanks for your video, quick question - If I had a case such as the logitech combo touch, where the iPad has an 'always on' cover when it detaches from keyboard - will that still work ok with the a stand such as the benks you demoed?

[@cmdurham]

Good video for someone like me who is moving bit by bit to more iPad centric computing, at least for personal use. But how did you overlook that the case for the Nuphy keyboard also acts as a stand for the iPad? Makes it the best keyboard option I think

[@BetterCreating]

Ah nice - I hadn’t realised it did that - not sure I would use it like that but will check! :)

[@merakinordic]

Hey! I'm struggling on finding the case with the magnetic keyboard. Can you share the link, please?

[@itsalexikk]

Thank you for the video! Any thoughts about the new magic keyboard being announced? I'm not sure exactly what the details are, but I'm looking to purchase one, and not sure which one to get!

[@BetterCreating]

Not sure yet - we shall see right?! I'm sure plenty of iPas news shortly! :) Thanks!

[@edmundtsui5253]

Logitech mx mini keyboard is the best for typing ive ever used.

[@susanleach9106]

Try living in Australia, a lot of the accessories are hard to find or because of the exchange rate expensive.

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah, I hear things annoying for you guys. :(

[@ckhjjc]

What is the brand of the white back plate with the adjustable stand?

[@im5785]

Why didn't I find your channel earlier? Your advice is incredibly useful and insightful.

[@BetterCreating]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and the kind words :)

[@HistoryNut-1701]

I have found that ESR makes a very nice Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Case alternatives.

[@BetterCreating]

Interesting - will take a look. Thanks :)

[@HistoryNut-1701]

@@BetterCreating Anytime. I have been using their magnetic rebound case for my big iPad Pro since January and I find that I really like it. I really only use Apple Magic Keyboard nowadays as a wireless charging dock.

[@opens11]

@@HistoryNut-1701what screen protector do you use

[@mkltattoos]

Sadly I just found out the rebound case does not have the same magnets as their rebound keyboard case so interchanging them when you don't want to carry around the keyboard isn't possible. Unless you want to take off the case everytime. But great products otherwise.

[@williamcodywinter]

I love ESR products

[@cocor8980]

Thank you for all the great information, I’m a first time apple user and I love it. I can’t believe I’ve been without an apple iPad all this time lol..

[@PLAY-fx2jj]

I wish I had enought space in my room for all of those

[@tofu2019]

is it worth to upgrade/buy the apple pencil (2nd gen) when I already have a third party stylus?

[@mbaes02]

What year is your iPad? I have the pro 2024 and the Benks stand does not have a good magnet for this one :(

[@Crashlewis1]

Just reached out to Benks asking this exact question. I really like the design but they don’t make a model specifically for the m4 pads

[@sunshinejenny777]

Thank you! I ordered the pencil 2nd gen BEFORE I even got the I-Pad. LOL. I think it is so cool.

[@MIX.sneaky]

I would love to know, what camera do you use to make this video?!!!

[@BetterCreating]

I’m filming on the Fuji XH2S with viltrox 23mm 1.4 for Aroll and also the 16-55 2.8 from fuji. :)

[@22jo222]

Thanks for your interesting video. I would love a magnetic stand but I read that the magnetism wears off so they start slipping. I presume you’ve had yours for a while now and haven’t had that problem ?

[@BetterCreating]

No, my magflott has been great for 2 1/2 years now. I do find the Benks one a little more tricky to locate the iPad onto at times, but the flexible positions are excellent.

[@SrGex]

This was amazing, colour, the simplicity of the elements, everything is perfect then comes the editing, good audio nice quality and perfect colours... simply amazing

[@mrklgnd]

What’s the brand and model of the watch you’re wearing on this video? 💯👌🏿

[@BakJim3]

I will also suggest for those that have bought iPad 10th gen to buy Logitech slim folio case is way better that the Magic Keyboard.Also whoever wants to buy a mouse buy only and only Magic Mouse it has low latency and is the one that can benefit the iPad os tricks the best.

[@martinb9208]

Excellent list! I use a Beetle 1TB SSD drive. Fastest I have found (using Black Magic test). I use two in a RAID1 for my MacBook and another for the iPad.

[@MnMPeace]

How do you eject the drive though? I don’t see an eject button for the iPad.

[@martinb9208]

@@MnMPeace First; Poor grammar on my part. The RAID1 is on the MacBook and a single USB-c for an iPad. No eject on the iPad. Formatting is critical. You format using a Mac with the “Disk Utility” program. Select GUID partition and Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled). {It works for me anyway. Plug the drive directly into the iPad or via USB-c port on a USB-c hub (I use this as a preferred means of power to the SSD and the iPad). On the iPad, open the folders app. The drive will appear on the left directory tree. As far an edict? iOS is a single user OS and treats volumes differently than OSX (BSD UNIX variant). Just plug the drive and and remove it.

[@ReceiveMusic]

That Orion capture card is really cool. I never thought there would be such a thing for ipads. The keyboards and other things are certainly essentials but boring tech that always get recommended.

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah the capture card and Orion app are worth trying. I have since found thou there is a slight lag if using with OBS between sound and video - so maybe this cheap option is not right for streamers - but great for a monitor! :)

[@taraking6472]

I am pretty confused because I thought the Pencil 2 is not compatible with the new iPad Air. Now I’m not sure which pencil to buy.

[@alexenz1709]

it is not compatible, i believe this was released prior to the new ipad announcement

[@BetterCreating]

Yes, this was released before the Apple Event; Apple Pencil pro for new air and pro, otherwise, has to be 2nd gen for older models, and the usbc for the 10th gen only! It’s a bit messy!

[@dplj4428]

7:00 To use Apple Magic Keyboard, do you need to turn on Full Keyboard Access in iPad Settings under Accessibility options? Looked: - Yes. However, iPadOS does not match all macOS. on iPad physical, tap the Command key to see a list of keys specific to the current window or app. Under “keyboards”, we can customize keys with shortcuts or substitutes. I’m working from references apple’s OS and support. worth it for me because i use an external monitor with an iPad with Stage Manager’s “Display to…”. Sometimes more convenient for me than slide over or split view.

[@robinskitchen1121]

The 10th gen iPad also supports the Apple Pencil 1.

[@TheJustPull5641]

What’s the mouse you show in the video? Need one that would work on my 9th gen iPad

[@mllarson]

7:50 Upper-left of the screen

[@James-bu2ss]

Enjoyed the video minus paperlike. It is advertised everywhere so I bought it and unless you are a drawing 50% of the time it is not worth it. It reduced the readability outside and made the screen blurry. It did have a nice paper feel to it but that is it.

[@enashimo]

Even when drawing it’s not really that worth it too since it chips away the nibs of the Apple Pencil faster, to the point where you'll have to replace it every 3 months

[@teddy_bear6122]

@@enashimo have you used paperlike with official nibs? Im not an apple fanboy or anything, but they’re obviously superior to 3rd party ones, and wear out less frequently. I had my apple pencil for around 5 years and only really needed to buy nibs once, used 3 nibs ever. But, as op mentioned, paperlike is really only the best for artists or writers, it’s just an expensive screen protector otherwise. Im an artist, and use paperlike, and never noted any extra wear on the nib, in fact the nib was more likely to scratch the screen protector. Im interested to hear about your experience if you’re willing to share!

[@ssaaffuu]

Pleasing editing 🫡

[@oej777]

I found a video very clear and easy to follow, but less so the links..

[@notreallyworried]

Opal tadpole is the worst recommendation I've had the misfortune of using. Not worth it.

[@kkb33]

Great video and useful vid I love the editing thanks man

[@silviavolante5694]

Is the orion app compatible with using apple pencil on the ipad? In other words, can you use the ipad like a drawing tablet for the pc?

[@BetterCreating]

No Orion is what it says really - just a feed - so you can see whatever is on iPad on a screen… like any hdmi link etc.

[@YashShevde]

does the tadpole work with Zoom and Google Meet for video calls?

[@felicfana2429]

What is that theme on your Ipad? I'd love to make mine look like that

[@AdoeseditzCR7]

Does the magnetic stand work with iPad 10

[@seeyounextcruiseday]

Great video for a sleek workflow!

[@BetterCreating]

Glad you think so! Welcome :)

[@Soup.of.Mandrake]

Very helpful video!🎉🎉🎉

[@SilentEcho9324]

I cant believe I just came across your content now! your videos are so helpful! :)

[@BetterCreating]

Glad you like them! Welcome!

[@indefinitelyserge547]

Awesome video. Kind of content I’ve been looking for iPad

[@BetterCreating]

Glad you enjoyed! Welcome! :)

[@teddy_bear6122]

3:58 Watching this on my 6th generation iPad, bought used, and had been using a 1st gen Apple pencil regularly till I broke it recently. Paperlike is game-changing as an artist, it’s pricy, but so worth it. I always hated how the smooth tip of the pencil had so little friction with the screen, it was useable, but my art greatly improved with the more comfortable, easy-to-control experience of paperlike. This iPad is old, obviously, and because Apple has a fetish for planned obsolescence, they’ve forced forward updates that make it near impossible to use away from home (has to be plugged in almost constantly to work, battery drain is crazy, like up to 10% down in 30 seconds, while on low power mode, no brightness, and all background applications closed. Sometimes doesn't even charge while being used. Was fine until immediately after an update, when it stopped working right.) I'm currently in the market to upgrade, as even when I got it it was “out of date”, the 2nd Gen Apple pencil and a compatible iPad being the more popular opinion, but it was more expensive, and this was my first real dip into digital art. I've gotten much more confident in my digital art skills, and feel comfortable splurging a bit on the equipment. Not going for an expensive display tablet for my computer, as I'm still getting used to art on there, but very happy and comfortable with Procreate and my iPad. This old girl will probably become part of my computer setup, and mostly a KZbin machine, but she served me well. I'm hoping for an iPad mini 6th gen and 2nd gen Apple pencil as my upgrade, wish me luck!

[@1004k]

love your digital marketing

[@udaypaluri]

Do you suggest getting a screen protector for ipad 13 inch pro? I don’t like paperlike, can you suggest something in thin glass. Thank you

[@hollyli9651]

What is the wall paper

[@maxfurstenberg6300]

The BENKS Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand is not available for the 13" iPad pro M4?

[@BetterCreating]

You’ll have to check website - as to when : if they will release it: this was made before we knew about the 13” magnet and size changes.

[@maxfurstenberg6300]

Thank you brother

[@dayayelluripati6091]

whats the name of the note book

[@Suesomething-l5i]

I’m tempted by the Opus Tadpole but 1. Amazon won’t send it to Ireland and 2. Opus don’t even mention that it’s compatible with an iPad Pro. What do you say?

[@BetterCreating]

It seems to work fine with mine. That said - the new iPads have horizontal cams and likely upgraded - so maybe it’s new iPad time / trade in time?! :?

[@Suesomething-l5i]

@@BetterCreating Thinking I’ll keep with my Pro for a while longer - I need the money more than Apple does! I’ll contact Opus - seems I can buy it from them for not an awful lot more that Amazon charges - tax and shipping included! Thanks for your reply tho!

[@trevormason3825]

11:23 Best Buy runs GREAT deals on the SanDisk Rugged SSD’s often!!!

[@joseaavellanet4322]

Great video!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks!

[@pamelacastro32]

Awesome video

[@oli-loli]

Great video, thank you

[@Hercules2316]

He loves cracking the mouse too much 😂😂😂

[@BetterCreating]

haha, yes, I do enjoy this... crack.

[@Fadelz]

what stand ur using for the interview go?

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah, I’ve used a few: I had a cheap neewer mic arm for a while: and a desk stand: but you need to to find a smaller diameter mic holder attachment. 👍

[@mwarren629]

The Logitech Combo Touch!

[@BetterCreating]

great call! :) Thanks for watching

[@mewev]

That sh costs almost as an ipad 9

[@Thunsegen]

@@mewevBut it's still much cheaper than the Apple Magic Keyboard.

[@mewev]

@@Thunsegen ikr! Apple is losing their mind

[@mr.pressato]

Samsung S9 version of the video?

[@dplj4428]

9:18 at home, clicking wont annoy. But elswhere, nope

[@TheSilentRaven]

Thank you a lot

[@Thepublicaccount]

Can you link the hub at 9:45

[@trevormason3825]

I have both the folio and the magic keyboard…. the folio honestly sucks

[@miljanmilosevic2066]

you failed to note that keyboard portfolio is only available for iPad 10 gen. Apple discontinued it unfortunately leaving us with not many options to have a sidekick detachable from the keyboard. if I wanted a laptop id carry a laptop, but Apple doesn't think so.

[@lindaj5492]

I like to use my iPad in bed to watch KZbin: I’m holding it, not resting on my knees, but the folding Smart Cover doesn’t give a comfortable one-hand grip. Can you recommend anything please?

[@Sucmydik]

Does someone says you look like Theviper(the pro player og AOE) ??

[@Pitsy]

That first cover offer ZERO protection to the sides of the iPad in a drop scenario… on such an expensive device you need side impact protection…..

[@BetterCreating]

Yes indeed, it’s essentially the same as the folio cover. You can combine with a back and side protection cover if you are worried about that; mine has been fine since 2018 so I’m chill about it now :)

[@Pitsy]

@@BetterCreating I am way too clumsy too not have as side protection

[@teddy_bear6122]

@@Pitsy As another clumsy person, things can take a GOOD beating, at least the older ones. Drop ‘em, sit on ‘em, I've even accordantly stood on it, which broke my laptop (also stood on...) but let my iPad just fine. I have ONE small crack in the bevel area (black part around the screen) and it hasn't spread or caused any problems. Try not to worry too much lol.

[@orashry1550]

what is the name of the white theme you using on the ipad ? (at 8:22)

[@BetterCreating]

It’s my minimal icon and cover pack! Check it out on bettercreating.com :)

[@felipesiqueira5860]

how name case in time 7:15 ?

[@RandomReviewer27]

This video reminds me of the show BBC click

[@Dazlog]

Good!

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

I love how people try to make the iPad something that apple clearly didn't wanted to. Apple still does anything not to cannibalize their MacBooks.

[@jaedevrick]

I think they’re changing that ideology because why did they give it a M4 chip!! Which is way more powerful

[@mewev]

Nice video

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks :)

[@jed4276]

Imagine having to buy upgrades to make a system feel "worth it".

[@Alexf-piano]

My iPad is a iPad 9, will it work on iPad 9 too?

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

Great content but I checked out after the second in video ad. Why not just give reviews without the in video placement? Makes the video seem pretentious

[@BetterCreating]

Hi - there is one sponsored partnership in the video: but maybe your are talking about the YT ads? Like most creators, I simply leave ads/monitisation on automatic and it's managed by KZbin: without it it wouldn't be possible to keep making videos :)

[@planinshek]

Get a KZbin premium subscription. No ads. It’s amazing.

[@JustaguyIam24]

My man said “go broke for my convenience”

[@jonashayes2508]

Helpful video but… it seems pretentious for other reasons lol

[@dplj4428]

Opal tadpole 13:00

[@kodefashmodefa]

*Sees the “nuphy air” link in the description* sighs.

[@julianacatubig6710]

Bro was playing sky 😂❤

[@BetterCreating]

I thought it was fun ref! Haha

[@DanSaso]

@@BetterCreatingbest game ❤

[@ExoticGD1987]

Hello

[@EdwinCollado-l4q]

Who thought he looked like Ryan Renolds

[@gayvinjaftha4503]

Here I am looking at accessories for something i cant afford😂 Send me an ipad😢

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, yeah , if it’s a consolation - I have to give mine back in 5 months ! :)

[@gayvinjaftha4503]

@@BetterCreating ✌️🙈thanks for replying I'm from south africa btw. Keep making videos you're great!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks my friend! :)

[@whoisrussell]

you sound like gordan ramsey

[@BetterCreating]

Ok YES! Ready? YES? right, blaaaaaaady el'. iPad upgrades, Done.

[@mo0nstonegirl]

Wait.... You said Netflix games are free?! 😂 not even bro 😂 last time I checked, Netflix was wasting me almost $20 a month...! Free. Hah.

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Where does the the second "R" come from in the word, "drawing"? (Droaring) lol

[@BetterCreating]

haha. It's the movement from the a to the 'w' to the 'ing' i guess!

[@dplj4428]

must be a British thing, but reminds me of how many different pronunciations across USA😂

[@AlexsaurusRex]

@@dplj4428 oof Americans do pronounce things funny too. And I've noticed that more and more kids that come out of public schools speak with worse grammatical cohesion as well as just mispronouncing words all together. Refrigerator became frigerator, ask became aks... Shame

[@socke4853]

Which iPads you got?

[@athenovae]

This yuppie content is so not for a college student LMAO

[@JamesGowan]

✝️ Subbed/Liked! Great VID! God bless in ‘24! ✝️

[@WallaceAubrey-b2m]

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[@LocGreen]

Like!!!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for the visit

[@augustoliver2779]

Just get a MacBook. You’re welcome

[@GodOfWar109]

Until it can run Mac OS it's just an oversized phone. And all these videos are just clickbait to get views.

[@brobiv2452]

Don’t buy these accessories!

[@ssaaffuu]

Pleasing editing 🫡

[@ssaaffuu]

Pleasing editing 🫡

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks pal!