Paperlike Screen Protector (Previous Model) 2x for iPad Pro 11” (2024) for an authentic paper-feel

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.

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.

Love these for writing on my iPad; however, I suck at getting them on right, so I ended up using both and still have dust and a couple bubbles. I’m not knocking the product because it’s great. A little expensive but they last a long time and are durable.

It’s a very good product but it’s not easy to apply if you do it well it’s fantastic but if even a spec of dust is left under it you will see it always

This is by far the best protection film for paper-like feel. A must-have for iPad Pro note taking. Truly enhanced paper-like writing experience, and can be further improved by using the apple pencil tips from the same brand. No sacrifice on clarity and transparency for reading. Just make sure you are extra careful during installation: remember clean your desk and hands first, and then clean the screen thoroughly (check for dusts under good lighting). Don't let those failed installation mislead you.

good screen protector, but you’re better off taking it somewhere and having someone professionally install it for you. I watched the entire video put out by them to install this thing watched it over and over again the first of the paper like screen protectors the foil part wouldn’t separate from the screen protector, so it was a total failure and I ended up throwing it in the trash so it’s a good thing they gave you to the second one I got to go is fairly smoothly for the install, but it ended up with a crap ton of micro air bubbles that I cannot get out now.good screen protector and I like the texture when I’m using my Apple Pencil Pro but like I said you’re better off getting someone at like Best Buy or a mobile AT&T or T-Mobile store that does these all the time to install it for you for your best chance of success and not having a ton of air bubbles

TLDR: Don't buy it if you love your sanity.I like this product and company, but I can't recommend it to others. The application process is cool and unique on paper, but it just doesn't work in reality.1. My first application attempt while following the video failed, as when I went to remove the white protective filament of the screen protector, the actual screen protector came off with it. I tried to then peel it off and lay it on by hand, but that was a failure.2. In the second application attempt, the screen protector would've peeled off again, but I was aware of this product flaw and didn't let it. Then, the red/pink guiding tabs were very bad at guiding the screen protector, as it still warped. Bubbles got in, creases got in, and dust got in due to the strenuous application process.This whole process took away from the joy of owning a new iPad. I want to use this cool product with my new iPad, but it needs revision in the design department. I know it will cost the company more money, but if you just used a plastic guide mold like *literally* every other screen protector out there, it would be perfect. Until then, I can't recommend this product.