{"id":24450,"date":"2019-11-01T09:01:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=24450"},"modified":"2019-10-31T16:37:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T23:37:05","slug":"the-logitech-crayon-an-apple-pencil-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/the-logitech-crayon-an-apple-pencil-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"The Logitech Crayon &#8211; An Apple Pencil Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24474\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-MAIN.png?resize=570%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-MAIN.png?w=570&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-MAIN.png?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>The Logitech Crayon is an Apple Pencil alternative for your 2018+ iPads. Featuring almost exactly the same technology but at an improved price.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We were so glad to see the Apple Pencil come out, it is such a great tool, especially for budding and full-fledged artists.&nbsp; But it&#8217;s more than that.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a fantastic tool for keeping notes, whiteboarding, and more.&nbsp; But at $99, it&#8217;s a little steep to buy in addition to the appropriate iPad.&nbsp; But what choice do you have?<\/p>\n<p>Nowthere&#8217;s a choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">An Apple Pencil Alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, thanks to Logitech (with Apple&#8217;s permission of course), there is an Apple Pencil alternative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/product\/grab-a-crayon?crid=1830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Crayon<\/a>.&nbsp; It&#8217;s a digital pencil for the 6th generation + iPads that gives you nearly the same technology for less money.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you heard it right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Logitech Crayon is an Apple Pencil alternative that features the same Apple Pencil technology (other than pressure sensitivity) along with some other innovative design features and a lower price point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-7.jpg?resize=463%2C617&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-7.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-7.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-7.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use the Crayon on any apps available to the Apple Pencil.&nbsp; In fact, there are 100&#8217;s of them and many in the educational arena as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Compatible With:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"feature-content clearfix\">\n<div class=\"cell-group\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Model Numbers: A1876, A2014, A1895, A1983&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad Pro 11-inch&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Model Numbers: A1980, A2013, A1934, A1979&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad (7th gen)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad (6th gen)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Model Numbers: A1893, A1954&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad Air (3rd gen)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Model Numbers: A2152, A2123, A2153, A2154&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">iPad mini (5th gen)&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Model Numbers: A2133, A2124, A2126, A2125&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*All iPad models must be updated to iOS 12.2 and above<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24466\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-6.jpg?resize=413%2C551&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"413\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-6.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-6.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-shot-6.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3>Crayon Uses:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drawing<\/li>\n<li>Coloring<\/li>\n<li>Mark up PDF&#8217;s with highlights, comments, and drawings<\/li>\n<li>Take handwritten notes<\/li>\n<li>Make comments on screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Sign documents<\/li>\n<li>Create handwritten lists<\/li>\n<li>Brainstorm and mindmap ideas<\/li>\n<li>For dissecting frogs! (see apps below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3>There are Many Apps Crayon Works With<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-apps.jpg?resize=576%2C285&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-apps.jpg?w=790&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-apps.jpg?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-apps.jpg?resize=768%2C380&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OneNote<\/li>\n<li>EverNote<\/li>\n<li>Froggipedia (time to dissect that frog!)<\/li>\n<li>Nearpod &#8211; for the classroom<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Illustrator Draw<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Photo Sketch<\/li>\n<li>Explain EDU &#8211; for whiteboarding<\/li>\n<li>Writing Wizard &#8211; learn how to write<\/li>\n<li>Autodesk Sketchbook<\/li>\n<li>DocuSign<\/li>\n<li>MyScript Calculator &#8211; write out numbers to compute and app will solve the problem<\/li>\n<li>Notability<\/li>\n<li>PDF Expert<\/li>\n<li>Procreate&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>CardFlow<\/li>\n<li>Pigment &#8211; coloring books<\/li>\n<li>Felt &#8211; card maker<\/li>\n<li>UMake<\/li>\n<li>&amp; More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Logitech Crayon works great &#8211; just like the Apple Pencil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-line-thickens.jpg?resize=589%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"589\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-line-thickens.jpg?w=930&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-line-thickens.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-line-thickens.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rather than using pressure sensitivity, you can just tilt the Crayon to obtain a thicker line, just as you would with a Sharpie or pencil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your line thickness depends on the angle you place your pen on, giving you a wide spectrum of line thicknesses.<\/p>\n<p>True to using an actual pen or pencil, the Logitech Crayon is instantaneous, giving you pigment right where you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And there is no paring needed to connect it to your iPad.&nbsp; Just press the on button.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses Apple Pencil technology<\/li>\n<li>Works with hundreds of apps, including many educational apps that support Apple Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Works with a wide variety of educational apps that support Apple Pencil<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;input<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with all iPads (2018+)<\/li>\n<li>Made from Aluminum<\/li>\n<li>Comes with a secure rubber tethered cap<\/li>\n<li>Up to&nbsp; 4 ft. drop protection<\/li>\n<li>Has a rechargeable Lithium battery<\/li>\n<li>Gives up to 7.5 hours of active writing time<\/li>\n<li>Will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of idle time<\/li>\n<li>Battery life indicator<\/li>\n<li>Charges through the iPad lightning cable<\/li>\n<li>Includes palm rejection technology so if your palm rests on the iPad while using the Crayon, it doesn&#8217;t register<\/li>\n<li>Tilt the Crayon for a thicker or thinner line<\/li>\n<li>Finite detail, right down to the pixel on the screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shape prevents it from rolling off desks and tables<\/li>\n<li>Takes only 2 minutes of charging to get 30 minutes of use<\/li>\n<li>No lag time from touch to expected outcome<\/li>\n<li>The cap is tethered, so no stress of possibly losing it (great for kids)<\/li>\n<li>Parents can have less worry about their kids possibly losing the pen or cap due to its shape and lower cost<\/li>\n<li>No need to pair, just turn it on, it works right out of the box!<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s a lot easier to charge than the Apple Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Fits in little fingers really well<\/li>\n<li>Already works with hundred of popular and educational apps&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not support pressure sensitivity, which means you can&#8217;t draw a heavier line or lighter line just by how much pressure you put on the Crayon.&nbsp; However, you can make a line thicker or thinner by the angle you use with your Crayon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-PIN.png?resize=429%2C644&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-PIN.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2019\/10\/Logitech-Crayon-Apple-Pencil-Alternative-PIN.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Logitech Crayon is available in Orange and Grey through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/product\/grab-a-crayon?crid=1830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logitech<\/a> for $69.99 with free shipping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1589 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=225%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WellConnectedMom.com\" width=\"225\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We LOVE that there is now an Apple Pencil alternative you&#8217;re ready to use a &#8220;pen&#8221; with your Apple Pencil ready iPad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A $100 price tag on the Apple Pencil is tough enough for an adult to swallow to use for themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But most of us would really like our kids to use the Apple pencil technology too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our fear is that our child would lose it.<\/p>\n<p>The Logitech Crayon is a safer bet because it costs $30 less, has a rectangular shape so it won&#8217;t roll off and away, and it offers the orange color to make it easier to find if it does get hidden or left behind.<\/p>\n<p>With more and more schools giving students an iPad to use, the Logitech Crayon can enhance their learning and open up new possibilities to them.<\/p>\n<p>Oh and if you or your student doesn&#8217;t have the best handwriting?&nbsp; Apps with transcription services, like OneNote, can turn your scribbles into typed text!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*I was given a Logitech Crayon for purposes of review.&nbsp; 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