Paperlike® 2.1 Screen Protector (2x) for iPad Pro 11 inch (M5 / M4) for an authentic paper feel

I was really looking forward to writing on my iPad and feeling like I was writing on paper. The reviews, for those few, who can get it on,are great, so I took the bullet. I wasted 40$ and 2 paperlike protectors. First steps of the installation are easy enough, like any other protector. But once you go to remove "2" aka "paperlike side" you are done, the whole thing comes off, paperlike and "foil" I took my time, was not in a rush, watched the video 3x before attempting it on my own. The paperlike came off both times. It's not worth it if you can't get it installed. You waste money, energy and end up with the same glass screen to started with. I wish I could have gotten it on, but the other reviews are right. Installation is hard, and may be 1/3 of them work out for a great experience. So disappointed UPDATE: I updated from 1 star to 5 stars. This is why... 1. Customer service is amazing, they contacted me after my initial review and sent me a replacement for free. It arrived in 2-3 days, so fast and efficient at no extra cost. 2. I realized it's not paperlike's fault. It comes down to storage/Amazon/heat. I believe the first one I got from Amazon wasn't stored properly and the two films were practically melted together, so they came off together. The paperlike I got from the company itself was a bliss of an installation. I followed the same steps as before, but ran into absolutely zero issues. 3. It really feels like you are writing on paper! And also like you are flipping real pages in a way? It has a different feel when scrolling through pages (left/right) that's similar to paper ..you just have to try it, hard to explain lol Only con is the slight opacity it brings to the screen. About 5-10% opacity, but Ill get used to it cause the trade off it's absolutely worth it. Biggest lesson here, order directly from paperlike, follow the video and you'll have no issues ...and if you do, they got your back ;)

My original review is below. I had a hard time with installation due to dust and air bubbles. I complained that there was no tool included to remove air bubbles, so when I was trying to eliminate them by pressing them out with my fingers, the sticky side of the protector was exposed to the air too long and I ended up getting a lot of dust particles. Paperlike read my review and sent me a replacement protector and also advised me to use something like a credit card to press out the bubbles. And they explained that they do not include a tool in order to reduce waste since most people will have a card / ID of some sort. I totally support this. I used a card to install the replacement screen and it worked like a charm. The protector is perfect now. I'm not sure why my first one was scuffing, but so far I'm not seeing that problem with the replacement. --- Original review: The first screen I installed had so many bubbles in it and seemed to draw in lint from the environment, had to discard. I install screen protectors regularly. With these, you have to lay them down really fast or you end up with lint. But installing fast means you don't have the opportunity to press or the air bubbles and no tool is provided for this purpose. I installed the 2nd screen more to my satisfaction but I'm finding that it scuffs easily despite me storing my ipad in a laptop sleeve and the scuffs don't come off with cleaning. They are not scuffs caused by my Apple Pencil. I have no idea what they are, but I store my other iPad the same way and have never experienced this. I have another iPad for work and I installed a cheaper matte screen protector from an "off" brand and it has none of these problems. I went with the "nicer" protector for my personal iPad, but I feel like I wasted my money on this and will just have to buy another set of cheaper matte protectors. Can't seem to get any customer support since I've "used" these by installing them. Not a fan of wasting $45 plus the cost of protectors that I know will work. Goes to show that marketing efforts don't always equal quality.

Okay, so where do I start. I thought people were exaggerating when they said this was difficult to put on. BELIEVE ME, it is. Honestly, I’m usually good at stuff like this, and I’m a pretty particular about the details. First off I wasn’t expecting the top layer “sticker” to be sticker than the actual portion that adheres to the iPad. This is what caused it to peel up, lose its positron and gather some particles under. I tried to reposition it, and in the process the screen protector folded in on itself and caused a kink so I was forced to make the second one work. So, I gave it another go, and this time the underside adhesive that covers the bottom portion of the screen protector was the difficult one to pull off. That again made me lose the positioning of the guide stickers and when I finally got the bottom layer off, I was back at square one putting on the screen protector by eye with my hands. I was kind of forced to do this since I was afraid of another kink and I’d lose my second chance at it. Finally, I went ahead and put it on, but man, there were SO MANY dust particles underneath the screen protector. At this point, I’m just going to live with it, and honestly, I don’t know if it’s worth it. Goofing my hand across the screens “feels” like paper I guess. I want to like it but damn, that application was a pain in the ass. My advice, if you’re not comfortable putting these on, DONT TRY IT. Maybe get something easier to apply. I might try and get a refund idk, lowkey feels annoying at this point. Which is why I left a 1 star. The packaging gets a 5 star tho. It was really put together and neat, but maybe they need to spend a little more time reengineering the adhesive structure. Seems to be off balance somewhere.

This is simply the BEST iPad screen protector EVER. Even if you don’t intend to write on your iPad, this Paperlike screen protector is still a must-have. It makes your finger glide smoothly over the screen without leaving fingerprints. It has the perfect amount of frosted/anti-glare texture (very subtle) that is amazing to write on and comfortable to look at under light, while still having a very minimal amount of the rainbow effect (which is inherent to any anti-glare screen protector). I hardly even notice it. With this screen protector, you really get the best of both worlds: functionality and aesthetics. The picture quality virtually remains as if there were no screen protector at all. I have been using iPads for years and have tried many anti-glare screen protectors over the years, ranging from cheap no-name brands to mid-range/popular ones and even high-end options like Moshi, but nothing compares to this one. I was skeptical at first about trying Paperlike, but now I wish I had found them sooner. They are literally making the best product on the market. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but you actualy get what you pay for. In fact, it may even save you money because you won’t have to try numerous low quality products and replace them when they fail to meet your expectations. I rarely write reviews, but I had to give them the credit they deserve. Also, their customer service is excellent. I was having a hard time applying the screen protector to my iPad, but they went out of their way to help.

I have been using paperlike screen protectors for years and on each of my iPads since 2017. I love the screen protector! It is truly great and feels just like paper. The clarity has became better over the years too. The reason I am giving it 4 stars is the application process is truly ridiculous. It sucks and I would say I’m pretty good at applying screen protectors. The fact that I needed to use my second one because the first had way to many bubbles that I couldn’t fix and the guide stickers aren’t strong enough to actually hold the ipad and screen protector in place so the alignment was super off. My second try was better but since they have been working on the design of this product for over 8 years, it is crazy to me that the application process hasn’t been improved on at all. Such a great product but so difficult to get a reliable good finish.

We recently upgraded our older iPads which had Paperlike screen protectors on them, and went to get a new set. The product themselves serve their purpose, to create a matte, paper-like surface for your apple pencil/stylus to mimic the feeling of writing on paper as well as protecting the glass. A typical matte screen protector. The aspect that sets Paperlike apart from others is their customer service. You see, even as screen protection application veterans, my partner and I still had issues installing the screen protector on their iPad. Each package comes with 2 protectors. We followed the application instructions, but our first attempt ended up with scuff marks from using a credit card to get rid of the bubbles. Our second attempt didn’t align well because we couldn’t get the guide stickers to stick! I reached out to paperlike, and they responded so quickly! We explained our issue to them, and they happily offered to send a replacement set. It came within 24 hours of us reaching out. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a great customer experience. I’m glad we gave their products a second chance. Turns out we got a lemon package to begin with, but were much more successful with the second package. Unless someone comes out with an airtight, vacuum sealed screen protector application system alongside their protector product, I’ll continue to buy these for my iPads.

Updated review All iPads are almost unusable in any location where there is a source of light. In fact, my iPad screen seems to magnify every light source and direct it onto my cornea like a telescope. When on vacation, watching people with iPads out at the beach always makes me wonder what they are able to watch! The original Paperlike installation was never perfect and it was always coming off at the corners. Also, over time the apple pencil left scratches on the Paperlike. I removed it only to be instantly reminded that the iPad is practically unusable except in a dark room with no lights, so I hunted for another solution without success. So I bought another Paperlike for another 4 4 dollars. Turns out this is not so much a screen protector as it is a zen humility lesson. No matter how skilled you are, how good your vision is, how clean the room is you are in, or how much you wipe, and no matter how much you scrape your credit card, you will still have bubbles or dust inside the Paperlike. Each time you use your iPad after, you are reminded that you are less than perfect even when doing a seemingly simple task. Now I'm using a $5 screen protector that I've paid $88 for to make my $1,200 iPad usable in the light of day. But the humility lesson is priceless. I rate the product 2 stars, but added 1 star for the humility lesson. I note that Paperlike sells a case that looks remarkably like the Apple magnetic flip case for something like $65 bucks. I suspect that their case will help with the corner bubble issues. However, my case (see below) is superior to every other case I've ever used. Period. If you always use your iPad in your lap, other cases might work, but if you use your iPad on a table, I stand firm on my Zugu recommendation. Original Review I use my iPad Pro to take notes and annotate PDFs in a (mostly) paperless small law office. Putting the PaperLike on was a bit nerve wracking, but the instructions were clear enough. I use a Zugu cover (I can't recommend this case enough) and I also have a tempered glass screen protector so I realize I had some challenges and that this just might not work. The first challenge was the glass screen protector is slicker than the regular screen so just thinking about breathing moved the PaperLike until I used the stickers. When I say slick, I mean like it is greased with something. My first tip is keep moving pretty quickly and imagine that the iPad belongs to someone else and you are just helping them out. After installing, the test writing is great! Not too rough but not slick anymore. The anti-glare is just ok. I'm not sure what will happen if I were to use it to watch a movie. Putting the iPad back in the case was a pain, and the corners of the case disturb the seal of the PaperLike. Maybe it will settle down, but only time will tell. Over all I'm giving PaperLike at 4/5 for now. I did NOT take off a star for the problems my installation involved (case and screen protector), but did so for the sorta-anti-glare and the price. This is a $5 screen protector for $45, so it should be better than perfect.

UPDATE: Costumer service has been amazing. They quickly sent replacements, and the new one they sent me went on perfectly the first time (maybe from the first several times I tried to apply it from last time) but this is a must have for anyone using your iPad for procreate or morpholio for work. The texture is amazing, I love the somewhat anti glare, and their costumer service really did save this costumer. Very happy with my purchase! (First few photos are with my first two attempts, last ones are the flawless install from the most recent attempt) The feel of the screen is great, the only and most important thing is the application. I used BOTH sheets of my protectors hoping I would have a different outcome but didn’t. So there goes $45. I applied it like the video given in the instructions, I tried multiple times (it’s easy to take off and reapply) but at that point you get more fibers sticking to the sheet. I’m overall very upset as I just got a new iPad Pro and was hoping this would be magical, it’s quit the opposite and took me 30+ minutes of frustration. I would have rather bought a knockoff with the full frame installation kit for half the price. I will be reaching out to customer service.

Muy buen producto cumple su función

Love it, easy to follow instructions and was a breeze to put on my iPad. Feels far more like paper and I now use my iPad for writing a lot more than I previously did. Well worth it, highly recommend if you want a more matte/paper like feel for your screen.

Plein de bulles, malgré un suivi d’instructions

Not only makes it possible to write using the Apple Pencil, it gets rid of glare, smudges and fingerprints. Very easy to install as well.

Writing on the iPad after installation is better than before. However, I still see my face on it, which I don’t like.