It can be tricky knowing what to expect with a matte screen protector. There are a few different kinds on the market, but they all fall into a similar vein of making the screen more matte, more grippy, and easy to draw.

What is a matte screen protector, and why would you want one?

It is what it says it is. A screen protector with a matte finish. It helps cut down on smudge marks and glare and creates a friction on the surface to make it easier to draw. Drawing straight onto the iPad’s glass surface can result in unsteady linework and the feeling of less overall control over the piece. By using a matte screen protector, you give yourself a textured surface for the pencil to stick to.

Also, these are all for iPad Pro, but there will be matte protectors for other iPads and tablet devices. These are just the ones I've personally used.

Pros of matte screen protectors:

• Grippy, more natural feel
• Reduces shiny glare of the screen
• Stops slippery uneven lines
• Reduces finger smudges

Cons of matte screen protectors:

• Might be too grippy, depending on your preferences.
• Could wear your pencil nib out faster if you press hard
• Because of the matte finish you do lose some fidelity, causing some colour aberration and loss of clarity. The level of this effect varies between products.
• It is worth knowing the screen will not be as pretty under a matte protector as under glass, so it’s worth considering if that trade is right for you. (It is for me)

I haven't linked anything here because this isn't a shop and also not everything ships everywhere, and stock of specific products fluctuate. Searching these brand names and your iPad model on your internet storefronts of choice should find you what you’re after.

Ones wot I have tried

I’ve tried a fair few number of screen protectors across my iPad use since 2017. I’m an iPad Main, I press moderately hard and I have an 11 inch version, so mostly use it in my lap curled up. Please note these are my extremely biased opinions based on personal preference, memory, and my own buying history. There are definitely more kinds out there, but these are just the ones I’ve bought and used myself.