# Yam Pad - Drawing Tablet — Drawing Tablet for Mac

> iPad drawing tablet for Mac via USB, supporting Apple Pencil and touch gestures. (iPhone/iPad app by Yamstu Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yam-pad-drawing-tablet/id1136567314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yamstu Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024395133)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2016-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yam-pad-drawing-tablet/id1136567314/reviews.md

## What is Yam Pad?

Yam Pad turns your iPad into a Drawing Table for Mac via USB.
Supports Apple Pencil pressure & tilt and hover for various Mac apps for drawing.
Control the canvas with multi-touch gestures, including pan and zoom, undo & redo.
Fast and simple USB connection will let you focus on your creative work.

Key Features:
- Apple Pencil Pressure & Tilt and Hover
- Touch Gestures: Zoom/Pan/Undo/Redo
- Fast and secure USB connectivity
- Cristal clear resolution
- Keyboard support
- Touch Bar simulation

Mac Apps compatible:
- Photoshop
- Affinity Photo
- Illustrator
- SketchBook
- Corel Painter
- Lightroom
- Toon Boom Harmony
- MediBang Paint
- Clip Studio Paint
- ZBrush
- MarginNote 3
- and more... (let us know your favorites)

Stylus supported:
- Apple Pencil (for iPads that support Apple Pencil)
- Wacom Stylus (for iPads that do not support Apple Pencil)

System Requirements:
- iPads with iPadOS 9.1 or later:
  * iPad (5th generation or later)
  * iPad Air (all generations)
  * iPad Pro (all generations)
  * iPad mini (2nd generation or later)
- Macs with macOS 10.9 or later

Download the free host app for Mac: yamdisplay.com/yampad
Support: help@yamdisplay.com

## Key features

- Apple Pencil pressure, tilt, and hover support
- Multi-touch gestures for pan, zoom, undo/redo
- Fast and secure USB connectivity
- Compatibility with major Mac creative apps
- Keyboard and Touch Bar simulation
- Support for Apple Pencil and Wacom Stylus

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yam-pad-drawing-tablet/id1136567314/reviews.md

### 5/5 — YamPad- Not what I needed, great support

*2026-01-21, version 1.5*

If you’re looking for a Magic Trackpad, this is not it. It’s more like sidecar. Check out the bundle if you need a teleprompter- Yam Display may be good to have!

I’m too accustomed to Procreate to do much drawing this way, but Yam Pad may just come in handy now that my old Wacom pen seems to be lost to time. 

FYI get the correct HELPER APP - you need to install YamPad on Mac to use this, NOT YamDisplay.

Great support from the developers over email

### 5/5 — Incredible. Works inside Mac apps and Safari

*2025-11-24, version 1.5*

Tested on OneNote Mac App and Safari (excalidraw.com). You can see your safari page scroll on the Mac while you scroll on the ipad

### 1/5 — 别买

*2025-08-25*

和mini根本就连接不上

### 1/5 — Not for digital art

*2024-11-22*

This app dosn’t work at all.Extreem lag.

### 2/5 — not follow ipad resolution

*2022-12-17, version 1.4.1*

only follow monitor resolution. so i cant have full display

### 1/5 — I wish I could use this

*2022-06-30, version 1.4.1*

Is there anyway I could get a refund? I didn’t know I needed a Mac computer for this to work.

### 4/5 — doesnt lag and work seamless

*2022-02-15, version 1.3.5*

it’s cheaper alternative but work better. i give it 4 star since they only mirror the display. if they make it available for extendable display, i would love to pay more.

### 1/5 — It is a scam!!!!

*2021-10-05, version 1.3.5*

Doesn't work as advertised waste of money and time

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2020-08-10, version 1.3.5*

I have had Yam pad for about two years now and it is pretty much a pro drawing tablet for a thousandth of the price. I use this all the time and customer service helped me with my problem quickly and responded promptly. I would definitely recommend.

P.S.
Works great with my Apple Pencil

### 3/5 — Gestures for Adobe animate

*2020-07-14*

I’m using adobe animate and I was hoping you could make the gesture the gestures available using this app

## Frequently asked questions about Yam Pad

### What is Yam Pad used for?

Yam Pad transforms your iPad into a drawing tablet for your Mac. It allows you to use your iPad's screen and stylus for drawing and designing directly within Mac applications.

### Does Yam Pad support Apple Pencil features?

Yes, Yam Pad fully supports Apple Pencil's pressure sensitivity, tilt, and hover functionalities, providing a natural drawing experience for compatible iPads.

### What Mac applications are compatible with Yam Pad?

Yam Pad is compatible with a wide range of popular Mac creative applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Photo, Corel Painter, and many more.

### What are the system requirements for Yam Pad?

You need an iPad running iPadOS 9.1 or later and a Mac running macOS 10.9 or later. Specific iPad models include iPad (5th gen+), iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad mini (2nd gen+).

### How does Yam Pad connect to a Mac?

Yam Pad uses a fast and secure USB connection to link your iPad to your Mac, ensuring a stable and reliable connection for your creative work.

### Is Yam Pad free to use?

No, Yam Pad is a paid application. The price is $4.99, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Yam Pad updated?

The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 12, 2024. Updates aim to improve compatibility and add new features, ensuring the app remains current with macOS and iPadOS.

### What is the user rating for Yam Pad?

Yam Pad has an average rating of 3.8 stars based on 17 user reviews. This indicates a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2024-04-12

Support Apple Pencil hover.
Fixes for the latest iPadOS.

* On your Mac, please update Yam Pad for Mac to the latest version.

### 1.4.1 — 2022-04-15

Supports the full screen resolution of the latest iPads.

### 1.3.5 — 2020-06-21

Updated Wacom SDK to support more devices.
Bug fixes for Smart Keyboard input.
Support more Mac Apps:
- ZBrush
- MarginNote 3

* Please update Yam Pad app for Mac to the latest version.

### 1.3.3 — 2019-03-27

Improved Accuracy of Apple Pencil input.
Support more Mac Apps: Clip Studio Paint.

* Please update Yam Pad for macOS to the latest version.

### 1.3.2 — 2018-11-12

Support 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen.
Support more Mac Apps: MediBang Paint.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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## More apps by Yamstu Inc.

- [Yam Display](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yam-display/id1024395134)
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All apps by Yamstu Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1024395133

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