How to Check iPad Battery Health [2024 Guide]

Unlike iPhones and Macs, iPads don’t offer a direct way to view battery health. This can make it challenging to gauge battery degradation over time. Apple typically recommends replacing iPad batteries when their capacity dips below 80% of the original value. So, it’s good to keep an eye on the battery capacity so you know when your iPad is eligible for abattery replacement.Fortunately, there are methods to get an idea of your iPad’s battery health. Let’s explore three ways to check it.

Method 1: Search in Analytics Data on iPad

The first one is a longer and more in-depth method to check the battery health of an iPad. While there’s no way to directly see the iPad’s battery health, Apple keeps data related to maximum battery charge percentage and cycle count which can help interpret the state of your iPad’s battery health. Bear in mind, that you can’t access this data unless you tweak a couple of settings. Here’s all that you need to do:

Step 1: Enable iPad Analytics

Step 2: Open Analytics Data

Step 3: Search the Analytics File

That’s how you can check iPad battery health without using a third-party app.

Method 2: Using Shortcuts App

The easier way to check iPad battery health is by using the Shortcuts app.Reddit usersu/nairzak and u/ericswpark shared how you can quickly get your iPad battery health details by installing the Battery Stats shortcut with the Analytics file opened in the Settings app.

It’s worth knowing that this method won’t give you the MaximumCapacityPercentage which allows you to compare your iPad’s battery health to the original battery capacity listed on Apple’s specs pages. That said, you can have a fair idea of your iPad’s battery health.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party App

If you’re thinking if there’s an app to check iPad battery life, you’re in luck. While the App Store has several options, we recommend checking out theiMazingappto know your iPad battery health. Before you get too excited, let me tell you this app has two requirements.

If you’re ready, follow the below steps:

Know When to Replace an iPad Battery

Now that you know the battery capacity of your iPad, you can use it to understand if your iPad’s battery needs replacing.

If your iPad is one year old and has a battery health of around 95%, you need not worry. If you bought an iPad two years ago and it now shows a battery health of around 90%, that’s fine as well.

On the flip side, if it’s been only a few months since you got an iPad and the battery health appears drastically below 90% or 85%, you must contact Apple support, get your iPad examined, and ask them if the battery needs to be replaced.

Rather than these percentages, it’s a great idea to replace the iPad batteryonly when you start to encounter issueswith the device. The common issues include sudden battery drain, shorter-than-expected battery life, and sluggish performance.

Also, if you’re using a years-old iPad and thebatterydropped below 80%of its original capacity, you must go for a replacement. Of course, you can continue using your iPad with a reduced capacity, but make sure to deal with reduced runtime.

Apple will charge you somewhere between $99 to $179 to replace the battery on iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad mini models. The exact amount of iPad battery replacement costs depends onwhich iPad model you’re using.You can use Apple’sGet Estimate toolto know in advance how much you need to pay if you replace your iPad’s battery directly from Apple.

That’s all for now. You can use any of those workarounds to check iPad battery health until Apple adds a dedicated Battery Health feature to iPadOS. In case you’re looking for ways to improve the battery health on your device, here are10 tips to prolong your iPad’s battery health.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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