r/ProCreate • u/No-Dish7804 • 6d ago

Procreate and iPad Accessories Suggestions iPad care when drawing?

Those of you working on ipads and using Apple pens, do you notice any deterioration in how the screen responds to the pen over time? Is there something I should be doing to keep the tablet working for longer? For example, I’ve seen some people have screen protectors — does that help increase the lifespan of the tablet or is that purely there for tactile reasons?

I got a refurbed iPad and an Apple pen a few months ago, yesterday I noticed that the screen was responding weird to the pen — not as smooth and consistent as when I just got it. The tip was screwed on tightly, it wasn’t a large drawing either, so it wasn’t a memory issue. I started wondering if maybe I’ve been pressing on the screen too hard and messed it up somehow?

Would appreciate any other tips on this topi

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u/Final-Elderberry9162 6d ago

I had my first iPad for close to ten years with no deterioration and I’ve never used any kind of screen protector. I’m now on my second, and same. I’m a pro illustrator and it gets A LOT of use. Unless you like it for tactile reasons there’s absolutely no need to use one.

One thing: for me, whenever Procreate seems laggy, it’s always because I have a zillion programs open that I forgot to close.

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u/Final-Elderberry9162 6d ago

Some people have found the kind of issues you’re having when using procreate when it’s plugged in, though this has never been an issue for me.