The best iPad screen protectors of 2024

The Zagg InvisibleShield Glass Elite Screen Protector provides incredible protection for your iPad against everyday hazards. The smooth screen is made of tempered glass that features the ultimate trio: Scratch resistance, smudge resistance, and oil resistance for incredible clarity. The tempered glass screen also has reinforced edges for extra impact protection and an anti-microbial coating to fend off germs and bacteria. 

It fits onto your screen tightly with an EZ Apply Tray to simplify application, and if you're that worried about application, you can even have it applied at retailers such as Best Buy for a small fee. Despite a higher price tag than some other options on this list, the Zagg InvisibleShield is our top pick for its limited lifetime warranty, which protects your product purchase against wear and damage. 

Customers at Best Buy laud the Zagg protector for its value, quality, and ease of use, and this screen protector has a near-perfect overall review score of 4.8 out of 5, with many customers highlighting the limited lifetime warranty as an excellent safeguard. One reviewer said the Zagg screen protector ensured a crack-free screen after her daughter's iPad fell off the roof of a car. 

Another reviewer offered a succinct analysis on their Zagg protector: "Zagg screen protectors are the best. I won't even buy any other brand anymore." 

Zagg InvisibleShield Glass Elite Screen Protector features: Impact and scratch protection | Anti-microbial coating | ClearPrint smudge-free technology | Reinforced edges | EZ application | Limited lifetime warranty

The Esr Screen Protector is easy to install bubble-free thanks to the handy application guide included in the kit. This two-pack option has a glossy screen finish that is scratch-resistant for fighting everyday hazards like scrapes, scratches, and bumps. 

Like other options on this list, it's made of tempered glass yet has only a 0.3mm thickness to maintain a slim and sleek appearance. With a 9H hardness rating, you won't have to worry about your screen's safety. The ESR protector also features an oleophobic coating to fend off fingerprint buildup and allow for easy cleaning. And with HD clarity, you won't have to worry about your iPad's display quality. 

Customer's on Esr's website liked the protection, value, and easy installation of the screen protector, which comes with two screens, two alignment guides, and two cleaning kits. However, some customers noted that depending on your application, the front microphone can become covered by the screen protector. 

Esr Screen Protector features: Easy application with alignment guide | Scratch-resistant  |Face ID compatible | Bubble-free installation | 2-Pack  | HD Clarity | Oleophobic coating 

The Spigen Tempered Glas.tR EZ Fit iPad screen protector features 9H hardness to combat scratches, bumps, and cracks, protecting your iPad with extra durability and security. With an oleophobic coating, you won't have to worry about smudges or fingerprints on your screen either. The tempered glass screen protector is seamelssly compatable with Spigen's iPad case products, and offers some of the easiest application technology we've seen. 

Simply use the innovative auto-aligning tray to eliminate wasted time or difficulty trying to line up your screen protector with your screen (which, in my opinion, is the hardest part). Just place the tray over the screen, press the center and watch the glass easily adhere in place. Simple as that. The Glas.tR EZ Fit protector is a pricier option, but the easy installation may be worth it if you think it likely that you will struggle applying protection to your iPad. 

Customer's on Amazon loved the breezy application process, secure fit, and top-notch performance of the Spigen screen protector. Some users said they still struggled to apply the protector and saw visible bubbles under the screen, but most enjoyed a flawless finish. 

Spigen Tempered Glas.tR EZ Fit screen protector features: Auto-alignment tray | Oleophobic coating | 9H hardness | Scratch-resistant | Seamless compatibility with Spigen cases 

If you use an Apple Pencil frequently but don't want to lose the nostalgic feeling of notebook paper, you will love Paperlike for its simplicity and compatibility. The Paperlike screen protector transforms your screen to feel like a piece of paper and mimics a more realistic writing, drawing, and sketching experience. It's made of tempered glass with a smooth, scratch-resistant surface and reinforced edges for better longevity. And it's also smudge-resistant to help keep your display clean and improve visibility. 

Paperlike customers loved the paper feel of this screen protector, and noted a pretty easy application process. Some users did say it wore their Apple Pencil down faster, but most are satisfied with the upgraded drawing, writing, and creative experience, with overall reviews coming in at a 4.78 out of 5. 

Paperlike iPad Screen Protector features: Scratch-resistant | Reinforced edges | Smudge-resistant | Paper-like feel | Micro-bead technology

 The Sahara iPad ZeroDamage UltraStrong+ screen protector offers maximum HD protection for your iPad screen, protecting against damage, scratches, smudges, and cracks without sacrificing touch-screen sensitivity. You'll also be assured that whatever you're watching, working on, browsing stays unseen by passerbys thanks to its privacy screen. The privacy screen blocks the view of any person trying to view your screen, whether to the left or right of you, within a 38-degree angle. 

Hydrophobic and oleophobic coating ensure your screen is devoid of sweat, fingerprints, oil residue and buildup. And an advanced anti-scratch surface provides extra protection from minor drops, accidental bumps, and daily wear-and-tear. 

Best Buy customers liked the overall value, quality, ease of use of the Sahara privacy screen, though some customers noted that it greatly darkens the screen. 

Sahara iPad ZeroDamage UltraStrong+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector features: Scratch-resistant | Tempered glass | Anti-spy, privacy screen protector | Resists fingerprints and smudges | | Hydrophobic and Oleophobic coating | Alignment stickers and micro-dust installation kit included | Limited lifetime warranty

The Jetech iPad screen protector incorporates 0.33mm tempered glass with 9H hardness to better protect your iPad. It does not interfere with FaceID, and it's compatible with the Apple Pencil. There is a dust-free and fingerprint-free design to ensure you won't need to worry about constantly wiping away smudges. 

This screen protector comes in a two-pack and ensures an anti-scratch yet highly responsive screen display, so you don't have to compromise on your viewing experience. 

Amazon customer's liked the easy installation of the screen protector and the overall value, durability and quality of the product. Many highlighted a great value for the price, though some expressed a little trouble with air bubbles under the screen. 

Jetech iPad Screen Protector features: Tempered glass | Anti-scratch | HD clarity | Fingerprint-proof | Installation kit included | Highly responsive display