If you need help working out which iPad is which, see our list of all of the current iPad generations and take a look at the best iPad accessories too.īear is an elegant and minimalist note-taking app – perfect for the iPad Pro (Image credit: Evernote) All of these apps are compatible with the latest iPad Pros combined with Apple Pencil 2, and many will work fine with other iPads and Apple Pencil 1, too – we've noted the operating system requirements in each case. You can follow the links at the side of this page to jump straight to the section you want, or scroll down to browse our full pick of the best iPad Pro apps for Apple Pencil. In some cases, I've conducted more in-depth reviews so look out for the linked review for more details. The apps have been evaluated based on features, usefulness, compatibility with the Apple Pencil and performance. I've experimented with a number of apps, perfectly suited to creative outlets from sketching to 3D design, to find out how well they work with Apple's stylus. In this guide, I've chosen the best iPad Pro apps for Apple Pencil.