## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=0s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] is 15 years old, originally announced in January 2010 by Steve Jobs, and it was first available for sale on April 3rd of the same year [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=0s). - The iPad has been a subject of debate regarding its classification as a computer and the limitations of its software, with some people questioning whether it should run macOS [(00:00:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=8s). - Despite the controversy, the iPad has been a crucial tool for various workflows, including editing video, podcasts, drawing, productivity, and more, for many creators [(00:00:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=12s). - The iPad's capabilities will be showcased in the video, highlighting its potential as a powerhouse even with its current software, and featuring the top 20 iPad apps of all time [(00:00:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=18s). - The number one app is Ferrite, which has been a top choice since the release of the 2018 iPad Pro [(00:00:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=25s). ## Ferrite [(00:00:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=30s) - Ferrite is considered the number one app, and it has been used for editing podcasts on the [[IPad | iPad]], including the 2018 iPad Pro, due to its powerful features for achieving high-quality audio [(00:00:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=30s). - The app allows for the creation of mp3 chapters with custom chapter artwork, and it handles all the necessary processes, making it a convenient tool for podcast editing [(00:00:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=47s). - Ferrite also supports the use of the [[Apple Pencil]], enabling fast and efficient editing, which has been beneficial for producing the weekly tech podcast "Primary Technology" with Jason A10 [(00:01:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=60s). ## Lightroom [(00:01:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=66s) - [[Adobe Lightroom | Lightroom]], from the Adobe Creative Suite, is considered an incredibly powerful application that feels perfect for an iPad screen, particularly with the iPad Pro's high-quality displays, such as the OLED [(00:01:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=66s). - The [[IPad | iPad]] is a suitable device for editing with the [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Pencil, using masks and drawing, and it also feels like the perfect form factor for photographers working in the field [(00:01:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=66s). - When it is necessary to switch to a [[Mac (computer) | Mac]], the screens feature can be used on the iPad, as mentioned in relation to transitioning between devices [(00:01:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=87s). ## Screens 5 [(00:01:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=93s) - Screens 5 allows users to connect to multiple Macs, providing a super fast and intuitive experience with the touch interface, and it is responsive, even when working with multiple displays [(00:01:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=93s). - The app enables access to Macs from anywhere in the world using an iPad, making it a convenient remote access solution [(00:01:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=102s). ## Pixelmator [(00:01:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=106s) - [[Pixelmator]] is an incredibly powerful app for [[IPad | iPad]], offering a range of features and capabilities [(00:01:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=106s). - Pixelmator Pro, which is used on [[Mac (computer) | Mac]] for tasks such as making thumbnails, brings a significant amount of its power to the iPad [(00:01:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=106s). - The app has been utilized for creating podcast and episode artwork, demonstrating its versatility and capabilities [(00:01:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=116s). ## Dynamic Folio [(00:02:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=142s) - The Dynamic Folio has a feature called Theater Mode, which allows the iPad to be folded back and held together by magnets, making it ideal for watching content, and can be easily converted into a creation station for editing podcasts or using [[Adobe Lightroom | Lightroom]] on the iPad [(00:02:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=142s). - The Dynamic Folio is super thin, making it convenient to carry around, and has magnets that put the [[IPad | iPad]] to sleep and attach to the back, and it also has a portrait reading mode where the iPad can be stood up for browsing the web or reading show [[Notes (Apple) | notes]] [(00:02:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=172s). - The Dynamic Folio is compatible with the [[Apple Pencil]] and has a quick release [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Pencil holder that magnetically attaches to the folio, allowing for easy charging and storage of the Apple Pencil [(00:03:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=194s). - The Dynamic Folio has a dual screen mode that allows for the placement of an [[IPhone | iPhone]], making it useful for taking notes during calls or lectures, or for watching tutorial videos while working on the iPad [(00:03:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=218s). - The Dynamic Folio has icons and tabs that provide reminders on how to fold and use the folio, and it is considered a versatile and flexible case for the iPad, making it a go-to choice [(00:03:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=230s). ## Goodnotes [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=238s) - GoodNotes is a powerful app for dealing with digital documents, such as EDFs, on the [[IPad | iPad]], utilizing the Apple Pencil for markup or filling out forms, and it provides various tools for drawing and markup [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=238s). - The app has added AI tools that enable it to summarize text in a PDF, and it allows users to ask questions and receive responses, similar to an AI prompt, making it a useful tool for managing multiple pages of a PDF document [(00:04:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=250s). - GoodNotes also allows users to export PDF documents with or without annotations, making it a highly recommended app for this specific use case [(00:04:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=262s). ## Orion [(00:04:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=267s) - Orion is an iPad app that allows users to capture video from another source, such as a Nintendo Switch or an [[IPhone | iPhone]], using a video capture device, which can be purchased for $10 [(00:04:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=267s). - The app enables users to connect their iPhone's HDMI out to the video capture device and then to Orion, creating a mirror of the screen within the app for various uses, including previewing video on a larger screen [(00:04:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=290s). - Orion can be used for editing video on the [[IPad | iPad]], and it offers powerful features for this purpose, making it a useful tool for those who need to work with video on the go [(00:05:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=304s). ## Final Cut [(00:05:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=308s) - Final Cut Pro is a powerful video editing app that has been recently updated and is becoming increasingly powerful with features such as multicam, effects, and Final Cut camera, which allows users to utilize their iPhone and other [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] devices, making it a robust tool [(00:05:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=308s). - An alternative to Final Cut Pro is LumaFusion, which is used by creators like Fernando Silva and 9to5Mac, demonstrating that video editing on an iPad is a viable option, as evidenced by Fernando Silva editing all his videos on the device [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=323s). - The availability of these video editing apps, including Final Cut Pro and LumaFusion, makes it possible to edit videos directly from a tablet, providing users with flexibility and convenience [(00:05:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=334s). ## Shareshot [(00:05:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=335s) - [[Shareshot | ShareShot]] is a recent app used for framing screenshots, and when opened, it automatically pulls the last screenshot taken, allowing for reformatting into various aspect ratios such as 16x9 or square [(00:05:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=335s). - The app enables further adjustments to the screenshot, including the selection of different gradient backgrounds and the option to choose the light source in the image [(00:05:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=348s). - ShareShot also supports [[Shortcuts (Apple) | shortcuts]], making it possible to quickly create nicely framed screenshots, and it has been a recently updated app that is highly regarded [(00:06:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=360s). ## Sofa [(00:06:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=361s) - The [[Sofa]] app is a fun and useful tool for managing entertainment, including TVs, movies, and books, and it has recently been updated with new features [(00:06:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=361s). - The app allows users to create smart lists to keep track of movies they want to watch or have watched, as well as books they've read or want to read, making it a great organizational tool [(00:06:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=369s). - One of the newest features of the Sofa app is the ability to use it as a podcast player, with a full-featured player that includes quick access to show [[Notes (Apple) | notes]], formatted nicely, and the ability to jump between chapters with supporting podcasts [(00:06:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=383s). - The Sofa app also displays chapter artwork for podcasts that support chapters, adding a visually appealing element to the user experience [(00:06:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=393s). - Using the Sofa app on a larger screen, such as the [[IPad | iPad]], provides a nice experience, whether using it for podcasts, books, movies, or TV shows [(00:06:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=407s). ## Transcriptionist [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=412s) - Transcriptionist is an app that allows users to transcribe audio files, and it is developed by the same developer as Fairite, a podcast editing app [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=412s). - The app enables users to choose an audience and load an audio file from the files app into a new project, where they can tap the transcribe button to start transcribing the audio automatically [(00:07:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=425s). - Transcriptionist offers features such as exporting transcripts into multiple formats and adding multiple tracks for different speakers, making it a powerful tool [(00:07:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=425s). - The app is not only available for [[IPad | iPad]] but also for [[Mac (computer) | Mac]] and [[IPhone | iPhone]], providing flexibility and convenience for users [(00:07:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=425s). ## Teleprompter Pro [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=446s) - Teleprompter Pro is a favorite app for using the iPad as a teleprompter display, with availability on Mac and iPhone as well, allowing for syncing between devices [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=446s). - The app offers flexibility and control, enabling users to manage the teleprompter on their iPad from other devices, including those running the teleprompter app, via Bluetooth devices, or remotes [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=446s). - The Teleprompter Pro app is nicely designed and utilized by the user on both Mac and iPad, making it a suitable option for various users, including musicians and vocalists [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=446s). ## forScore [(00:07:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=471s) - [[forScore]] is considered the best digital sheet music app, offering a range of features that make it an essential tool for musicians, and it has been a consistently used app since its discovery [(00:07:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=471s). - The app allows users to connect cloud storage and services like Music [[Notes (Apple) | Notes]] to import sheet music, and it also includes a built-in metronome and tuner, as well as a virtual piano that can be used to play notes [(00:08:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=486s). - One of the unique features of forScore is the ability to turn pages using facial expressions, such as winking or moving the mouth, but this feature requires a Face ID enabled [[IPad | iPad]], and alternatively, users can also connect Bluetooth pedals to turn pages [(00:08:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=497s). - The app's features, including page-turning options, make it a versatile and convenient tool for musicians, as evidenced by its use by the user's wife when practicing flute, who connects Bluetooth pedals to turn pages [(00:08:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=506s). ## Notes [(00:08:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=519s) - The Notes app is powerful on the iPad, with new features added in iOS 18, including the ability to add an audio file to a note and receive a full transcription within the app [(00:08:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=519s). - With [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Intelligence on the iPad, users can also get a summary of the transcription from an attached audio file, making it a useful tool for various tasks [(00:08:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=533s). - The [[Notes (Apple) | Notes]] app supports task lists and allows users to attach different types of files, including voice memos recorded directly within the app, which is particularly useful for lectures [(00:09:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=543s). - iOS 18 has also updated the Notes app with features such as math calculations, call recording syncing, and the use of tags and folders to organize notes, making it a more powerful and versatile app [(00:09:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=558s). ## Keynote [(00:09:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=562s) - [[Keynote (presentation software) | Keynote]] is an underrated first-party app that has been used to build numerous slideshows, including those used for talks, and it offers various features such as shapes and effects [(00:09:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=562s). - The app allows users to control their Keynote presentation from their [[IPad | iPad]] using other [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] devices, enabling them to play and manage the presentation remotely from devices like an [[IPhone | iPhone]] [(00:09:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=573s). - By connecting an iPad to an external display, users can utilize the remote control feature built into Keynote, providing a convenient way to deliver presentations [(00:09:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=582s). - Keynote also integrates with Apple Intelligence, featuring an image playground that enables users to generate images based on descriptions, such as the Pyramids of Egypt, and insert them into slides [(00:09:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=594s). ## Bear [(00:10:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=609s) - Bear is the default note-taking app, and it is also used on the iPad, allowing for the creation of various types of written content, including articles, blog posts, and small books [(00:10:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=609s). - The app provides easy access to word and character count, and it offers the option to export content in multiple formats, as well as various themes and templates for export [(00:10:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=609s). - Additionally, Bear features image playground, which can be used directly within the app, providing further creative possibilities [(00:10:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=624s). ## Procreate [(00:10:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=629s) - [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]] is a powerful app for [[IPad | iPad]] that is well-suited for artwork and drawing, making it a must-have for individuals who engage in these activities [(00:10:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=629s). - The app has been used to create incredible things, including characters drawn by an Instagram user who utilizes Procreate on iPad [(00:10:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=635s). - Procreate's capabilities have been showcased by various users, such as a cousin who shares their artwork on Instagram, with a link to the account available in the description [(00:10:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=644s). ## Reeder Classic [(00:10:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=649s) - Reeder is considered a top choice for reading the news on the iPad, particularly the 11" model, where users can load their RSS feeds and read articles, with the option to share them or view the full website [(00:10:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=649s). - The app is versatile and available not only on the [[IPad | iPad]] but also on the [[Mac (computer) | Mac]] and [[IPhone | iPhone]], allowing for seamless syncing across devices using the built-in Reader iCloud sync [(00:11:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=667s). - The ability to sync across multiple devices makes Reeder a convenient option for users who want to access their news and articles from different platforms [(00:11:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=667s). ## Shortcuts [(00:11:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=673s) - [[Shortcuts (Apple) | Shortcuts]] is an invaluable feature for making the iPad a powerful device, and it is heavily utilized [(00:11:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=673s). - A separate video has been created that focuses on iPad shortcuts, which includes a clipboard manager built using shortcuts, and a link to this video is provided [(00:11:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=685s). ## MindNode [(00:11:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=687s) - [[MindNode]] is a great app for mind mapping, creating diagrams or charts, and brainstorming, allowing users to connect blocks and ideas, with multiple color themes and looks available to organize thoughts [(00:11:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=687s). - The app also features the ability to add photos and access an image playground, making it a versatile tool for creative projects and idea generation [(00:11:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=697s). - Additionally, MindNode enables collaboration with others on documents, allowing multiple users to work together on a single project [(00:11:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=709s). ## News+ Food [(00:12:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=720s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] now features recipes that are visually appealing, providing users with an ingredient list, steps, and a cook mode that enlarges the text, making it ideal for kitchen use [(00:12:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=720s). - The cook mode allows users to start timers directly from the recipe by tapping on them, which is a convenient and well-implemented feature [(00:12:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=733s). - Access to these recipes requires a subscription to [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] News Plus or inclusion in the Apple One services bundle, but the overall experience is nice on the iPad [(00:12:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=745s). ## Honorable Mentions [(00:12:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=749s) - Notion is a frequently used app on the iPad for collaboration on show [[Notes (Apple) | notes]] and research, and it can also be used for gathering articles from Reader [(00:12:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=749s). - Canva is another great app for [[IPad | iPad]], used for creating social media imagery and graphics [(00:12:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=759s). - Logic Pro on the iPad is a powerful application that is similar to the desktop version and can showcase the power of the M4 chip in the iPad Pro with its numerous sounds and templates [(00:12:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=774s). - The viewer is encouraged to share their favorite or powerful iPad apps in the comments section, and links to related videos are provided in the video description [(00:13:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=789s). - Additional videos on the iPad, [[IPhone | iPhone]], and other Apple-related topics are planned for release, and the viewer is invited to subscribe to the channel and like the video [(00:13:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEE4gPdiUE&t=801s). ## Sources - 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