10 Must Have iPad Apps

Written by Terry White
Apr 5, 2010

Of course iPad weekend just past (see my iPad review here) and now you're wondering what are the hottest Apps to get that take advantage of your new IPad. While NEW Apps are coming on board every day from here on out, I thought I share with my iPad Opening Weekend – Top 10 Must Have iPad Apps:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dVzDiX79Bc

UPDATE!

While the above list has some great Apps on it, I did it back in April 2010. A lot has come out since then. See my NEW "Must Have Apps for the New iPad Owner"

The 100 Best Apps of 2010

See our picks here.

More MUST HAVE APPS

10 Must Have iPad Apps for the Office – Here

8 Must Have iPad Apps for Photographers – Here

See my Top 10 Picks for Universal iPad/iPhone Apps. These are Apps that are native to all iOS devices.

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Terry is the co-author of The Best Selling "The iPhone Book" 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions. He has been active in the industry for over 25 years and is the founder and president of MacGroup-Detroit, Inc., Michigan's largest Macintosh Users Group, host of the Adobe Creative Suite Podcast and a technology writer - Terry White Tech Blog.

http://www.alanhessphotography.com Alan Hess

Have you tried the BBC news app? I love it.
The ABC app crashes every time after about 2 seconds.
pages and keynote both rock. Transfered my photoshop world class keynote to the ipad and even though it changed some of the fonts, it played really well and was pretty easy to edit.
- http://twitter.com/rrrobbed Rob
  
  ABC is crashing for me too. It has worked a few times but usually it dies when I start a show. Hopefully it'll be fixed soon.
  - http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
    
    Have you guys tried turning your iPad’s off and on again? Does it improve ABC when you do?
    - http://www.alanhessphotography.com Alan Hess
      
      ABC has already pushed out an update to the APP.
      I have updated the ipad and will try it again later today. I have high hopes.
http://www.bernskiold.com/ Erik Bernskiold

Watching this didn't help…I want the iPad even more now… Oh Apple! When will this come to Sweden?
http://Hartongdigitalmedia.com M A Hartong

NPR interface is stunning. Browse other stories while listening. Sketchbook Pro – wow! Glenn says BBC is great too but i had to chase the bunny yesterday for Enquirer & havent seen it yet. USA Today in photos is beautiful on ipad. Hoping we get similar for our newspaper app here in Cincy. PhotoGene looks great 2.
http://Hartongdigitalmedia.com M A Hartong

If viewing list on iphone itunes wont open some of the links.
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jason

Hey Terry. Any idea if Adobe is planning to release Lightroom or Photoshop for the iPad? That's the only thing keeping me from buying one.
- http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
  
  Can’t comment on what hasn’t been announced yet.
http://www.jimpoor.com Jim Poor

I'm hoping to see the different iPhone model release applications updated for iPad soon.
http://www.digitalphotobuzz.com Mark Stagi

I released a portrait guide for the iPad, its a great guide for people wanting to get better portraits and has some beautiful large screen images. Check it out and let me know what you think, http://bit.ly/buMWia
just $1.99!
http://www.photoky.com Ken

Terry,

when the 3g model (ipad) comes out, do think I can use the virgin USB you can buy at bestbuy to access the web ( I think Virgin uses the sprint network and is cheaper than at&t, I think?

Ken
- http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
  
  There is no other way to attach an internet connection device to the iPad. So your choices are either WiFi, AT&T 3G in the states (T-Mobile doesn’t have the right freq) or using a Verizon, Sprint, etc. MiFi card.
  - Laura
    
    Terry, do you have a suggestion on 3G setup for iPad? I keepmgetting messages that say my e-mail address is already in use. No obvious place to go on attt website for help, and apple turfed me to AT&T. Help! Thanks.
http://MacMarketers.com Dave

Just to clarify, the USA Today App content is free until July 2010, thanks to it's sponsor (Courtyard by Marriot). They are saying that it will be a subscription-based model after that time.
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Peter

On here you have Weatherbug Elite but which version is it? Is it the Weatherbug Elite for iPad (free) or Weatherbug Elite (99 cents)? Didn't know if there is even a difference between the two?
- http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
  
  It’s the free one for iPad.
Steve W

Back in January, I predicted that the ability to use the iPad as a second monitor for a MacBook would make an iPad purchase a "no-brainer" for Mac owners. Turns out, there is such an app: iDisplay! I am surprised that it didn't make your Top 10.
Time will tell if iDisplay is The Killer App.
brendan

I was really waiting to see the netflix app, but you skipped it..
- http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
  
  Sorry about that. However, I will review here soon.
http://randystetzimages.com Randy Stetz

Terry,
Did you know that Google Chrome is warning users that terrywhite.com may have harmful malware? Bummer cause I'd love to read your IPad review….
Michelle

Terry, have you tried GoodReader yet? For only $1 I'm just tempted to get it and try it, but just curious.
- http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White
  
  Yes and I LOVE IT!
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http://www.wadedev.com Jack Wade

Terry … I wanted to see if you would review our newest product, SecureLock. Let me know and will send you a code to download it for free. I look forward to hearing back from you and really enjoy reading your site.

SecureLock – The ONLY app EVERY iPad needs. SecureLock is the best drag and drop security screen and wallpaper builder on the market. Create your own background and add contact information. It integrates with Apple’s MobileMe and attaches a banner to the lock screen letting potential thieves know that your device is being tracked.
http://www.flatpackinteractive.com/ Anna

My favorite app is BallFallDown by FlatPack Interactive. It is an Entertainment App that allows users to take an empty iPad screen -”board”- and construct thier own interactive game. You can make all sorts of things including pinball machines. Although probably built for kids, my husband and I have spent hours playing with this app after the kids put up the iPad and went to bed.
You guys can check it out also. It is free in iTunes, anyway.

Thanks for the great article and keep up the great work.

Merry Christmas,
Anna
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http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/love-quotes-for-moods-love/id354968601?mt=8 Jonson

Here is some more love quotes applications for IPhone and IPad visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/love-quotes-for-moods-love/id354968601?mt=8
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000632736459&ref=tn_tnmn janel

I love the new “Love quotes” application for iPhone and iPad. I enjoyed the “love quotes”.And I can feel the love in the air! Visit us: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/love-quotes-for-moods-love/id354968601?mt=8
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000632736459&ref=tn_tnmn janel

Great! application! The new “Love quotes” for iPhone and iPad. I can choose any “love quotes” I want and you too can! Try it: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/love-quotes-for-moods-love/id354968601?mt=8

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