The 3 Best Cheap iPad Cases of 2025
iPad (10th-generation)
Because the 11th-generation iPad has the same dimensions as the 10th-generation iPad, cases that fit one will fit the other.
JETech’s Magnetic Case for iPad 10 is a solid folio case that attaches to your iPad with magnets. The ESR Ascend Hybrid Case offers more protection.
JETech’s Rotating Case with Pencil Holder consists of a TPU frame, a clear hard-plastic back, and a front cover made of synthetic leather. It has a built-in Apple Pencil holder and has a 360-degree swivel attached to its front cover, which allows you to use it in portrait or landscape stand mode. Unfortunately, its cheap, plastic back can break more easily than the TPU back on our recommended case.
The MoKo Slim Shell and the Akkerds Trifold Slim Stand with Pencil Holder are standard folio cases with a plastic shell for the rear. They’re fine, but our pick is better.
ProCase’s Slim Stand Case has a TPU cover stand with a sturdy, hard-plastic shell for the rear. The case protects most of the tablet but leaves the right side, where the volume buttons and Apple Pencil magnet are located, completely exposed.
Spigen’s Rugged Armor Pro is slightly more expensive than the other cases we tested. The case’s back, made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), is flimsier than we’d like it to be.
The Timovo Hybrid Slim Tri-Fold Case is a more protective case with a medium thickness that uses better-feeling materials in comparison with other cases we’ve tested. It uses TPU for its bumpers and has a faux leather cover and a clear hard-plastic back. Although it does a good job of not attracting fingerprints, I can’t say that I trust the plastic back not to crack after a few drops.
iPad (7th-, 8th-, and 9th-generation)
The Supfine Slim Case is a folio case that lacks a stylus holder and has a hard-plastic back, which could crack or break over time. It also provides less coverage around the Lightning port, power button, and headphone jack than our top pick.
iMieet’s iPad Case with Pencil Holder is a lot like the JETech Slim Case, but it’s slightly thinner. Its stylus holder is on the left or bottom of the case, depending on its orientation, so the stylus can be difficult to access when you’re using it with a kickstand.
The Moko Slim Shell Case is a cheap folio iPad case with a TPU rear, which adds an ideal amount of protection. It also provides solid viewing angles. But our pick offers thicker TPU for better protection around the corners.
MoKo’s Ultra Slim for this iPad model has a hard plastic back, which can break more easily than our recommended case’s TPU back, so it shouldn’t be your first choice.
Speck’s Balance Folio is a great case that gives you enough overall coverage for your iPad while providing easy access to buttons and ports. It offers multiple viewing angles, a built-in camera shield, and a loop to hold your Apple Pencil. However, our pick provides the same features at a lower cost.
Urban Armor Gear’s Metropolis Series iPad 10.2″ Case is significantly more expensive than our recommendations. It also lacks button coverage, which is disappointing for a case that’s otherwise so protective.
The Zugu Case is a great, functional case that offers up to eight different viewing angles, secure storage for your Apple Pencil, and complete protection for your iPad. However, it’s priced slightly higher than what we would consider a cheap case. The Seymac Mag-C Alpha is a copycat version of the Zugu case at half the price, but it’s not as well designed. Its case portion is a two-part front frame and bottom case, which can easily come undone while you’re adjusting the case.
This article was edited by Signe Brewster and Caitlin McGarry.
