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Moft’s iPad Mini case was the last missing piece in my iPad Mini workflow.
From Keyboard Frustration to Digital Notepad
Years ago, when I got my first iPad Mini, I searched for the perfect keyboard case for it. I figured it was easier to pack around than the full-sized iPad, and I could take it to the pub to write inconspicuously. The problem with iPad Mini cases is that the keyboards are also mini. Typing accurately on any of those cases with average-sized hands was next to impossible.
So I gave up that dream. And my iPad Mini became something I just used to read–news, eBooks, whatever.
Then Apple added Pencil support, and the iPad Mini actually became something I could create with. It wasn’t just a device used to consume anymore. Still not great for writing, unless I pack a full-sized bluetooth keyboard with me, but it’s great as a digital notepad.
When I bought my last iPad Mini (and Pencil–don’t get me started on the fact that my older Apple Pencil doesn’t work with the most recent Mini,) I just got the basic Apple case for it. It was good enough. It protected the screen, and let me view the iPad at two angles. Almost upright for video, and at a 30-ish degree angle for writing or drawing.
What the Moft Dynamic Folio Actually Does
Then I got served an ad for the Moft Dynamic Folio case, and I bought one.
At $40, it’s reasonably priced. It’s sturdy, and the magnetic back sticks to the iPad Mini well. They advertise 20+ different angles, but I find myself only really needing a few. Still more options than the standard Apple case. I really like the texture of the case–I’ve never been afraid that it might slip out of my hand.
I find myself relying most on the 60º floating mode for general video/news viewing, and either 30º floating mode, or the dual-screen drawing mode for writing/drawing, (but I don’t put my iPhone on it.) The nice thing about these three configurations is that you can just match up the icons on the case to set them up.
Side note: I’m sure the dual screen mode works well for full-sized iPad models, but for the Mini and an iPhone 17 Pro Max there just isn’t enough surface area for me to feel comfortable balancing my phone up there. Maybe I’m just getting too careful in my old age. If you’re someone who likes to have a reference while drawing, I can see it being a handy feature. Especially if you’re working on a larger iPad.
I do occasionally use the 70º portrait reading mode, but not very often.
It seems like all of the “official modes” have variations that give you all kinds of different angles to choose from, but for my use case, the three or four basic modes are all I need.
Moft’s how-to video on the different modes
I didn’t opt for the pencil holder because the Mini does a good job of hanging onto the Apple Pencil magnetically. There have been a few occasions where the Pencil has come off in my camera bag, but not enough for me to try to seek out a solution.
Five Months In—Worth It?
I’ve had the Moft case for about five months now, and it feels durable. I don’t see myself needing to buy another case anytime soon.
If you’re struggling to figure out where your iPad Mini fits into your life, or you just need a better way to interact with it, this Moft case is worth checking out.
Finally, my iPad Mini feels like it actually has a legitimate use.