Comparison

SkyPen vs Ai Pencil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyPen

Features
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SkyPen手写笔,结合APP信号调节,您可以在ipad上感受到真实的笔触,更好的解决断触,延迟等现象,实现书写的自然感受,为您提供更流畅灵敏的体验。开机搜索连接蓝牙后,可切换到功能设置界面,实现20多个快捷设置功能(包括电源键开关机,加减音量,播放上下曲,拍照,快速截屏,智能关机)等功能,给您带来更高效的进行记录,学习和使用

About

Ai Pencil

Features
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The AI stylus supports real-time translation and online transcription in multiple languages, and AI intelligent reading analysis and summary of imported files.

Screenshots

SkyPen4 screens
Ai Pencil3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyPen at none against Ai Pencil's 10. SkyPen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Ai Pencil's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ai Pencil sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SkyPen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPen ships an update every 2 months, Ai Pencil every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SkyPen versus Ai Pencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPenAi Pencil
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer招途 莫Changsha Houlang Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SkyPen

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Ai Pencil

One-time10
  • 1000万Token$5.99
  • 500分钟转写包$6.99
  • 600分钟转写包$9.99
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  • 3000万Token$9.99
  • Unlimited月会员$24.99
  • 12000w Token$29.99
  • 6000万Token$34.99
  • 3000分钟转写包$39.99
  • 6000分钟转写包$69.99
  • Unlimited年会员$229.99

Questions

Is SkyPen free?
SkyPen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ai Pencil free?
Ai Pencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyPen or Ai Pencil have ads?
Neither SkyPen nor Ai Pencil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPen or Ai Pencil?
SkyPen ships an update every 2 months, and Ai Pencil every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyPen was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ai Pencil on October 30, 2026.

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