- Leaked code suggests Apple is working on four ‘pro’ iPad apps
- They include video companion apps and a popular photo editor
- Details such as pricing, release dates, and features remain unknown
Apple just launched the iPad Pro M5 with a beefy new chip and much faster storage. Now it appears the company is preparing a series of pro-level iPad apps to help the device’s software take advantage of its high-end hardware.
This idea comes from code sleuth Aaron Perris, who claimed to have discovered a set of four App Store IDs pointing to the unreleased apps (via MacRumors). Currently, all four apps are available on Mac but have yet to appear on iPad. If they do, they could bring professional tools to Apple’s tablets.
Perhaps the most notable of the four apps is Pixelmator Pro, a premium photo editor. The app was purchased by Apple last year, and while there is a less capable version of Pixelmator available on the iPad, Pixelmator Pro is currently a Mac-only app. It requires a one-time purchase of $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$79.99, with no subscription.
The other rumored offerings are companion apps to Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps, which cover video editing and music production, respectively. These include Compressor, which compresses audio and video for Final Cut Pro; Motion, a tool for creating titles, transitions and 2D and 3D effects in Final Cut Pro; and MainStage, a live performance companion application for Logic Pro.
Welcome additions
Long before its purchase by Apple, Pixelmator Pro was considered one of the best Mac applications on the market thanks to its high-quality tools and simplified ease of use. But having it on Mac while leaving iPad users with a stripped-down version has always felt wrong when the iPad’s hardware is so powerful.
If Aaron Perris is right, that appears to be changing, and I’m excited to see it debut on the iPad. This means that tablet users – who have long had access to powerful mice, keyboard cases, styluses and other accessories for professional-level work – will no longer lack truly great software.
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro have been available on iPad since May 2023, but use requires an ongoing subscription. We don’t know if Apple will offer these four leaked apps subscription-only or simply ask for a one-time payment, and that could be an important consideration when deciding whether to purchase them.
It’s also unclear when these apps will launch or if they will have different features compared to their Mac equivalents. But despite the relative dearth of information, the mere suggestion that they’re coming to the iPad is good news. Now we just have to look out for more updates to see exactly what we’ll get when they arrive.
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