- Leaked code suggests Apple is working on four ‘pro’ iPad apps
- They include companion video applications and a popular photo editor.
- Details such as pricing, release dates, and features are unknown.
Apple just launched the iPad Pro M5 with a powerful new chip and much faster storage. Now, it looks like the company could be preparing a series of professional-grade iPad apps to help the device’s software take advantage of its high-end hardware.
That idea comes from code sleuth Aaron Perris, who claimed to have discovered a set of four App Store IDs that point to unreleased apps (via MacRumors). Right now, all four apps are available on Mac, but have not yet appeared on iPad. If they do, they could bring professional tools to Apple tablets.
The most notable of the four apps is arguably Pixelmator Pro, which is a high-end photo editor. Apple bought the app last year, and while there’s a less capable version of Pixelmator available on the iPad, Pixelmator Pro is a Mac-only app for now. Requires one-time purchase of $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$79.99, no subscription.
The other rumored offerings are companion apps for 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 2D and 3D titles, transitions, and effects in Final Cut Pro; and MainStage, a live performance companion app for Logic Pro.
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Long before it was acquired by Apple, Pixelmator Pro was considered one of the best Mac apps on the market thanks to its high-quality tools and optimized usability. But having it on the Mac and leaving iPad users with a stripped-down version always felt wrong when the iPad hardware is so strong.
If Aaron Perris is right, it looks like that will change and I’m excited to see it make its debut on the iPad. It means that tablet users, who have long had access to mice, keyboard cases, styluses and other powerful accessories for professional-grade work, will no longer miss out on truly great software.
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are available on iPad starting in May 2023, but require an ongoing subscription to use. We don’t know if Apple will offer these four leaked apps on a subscription-only basis 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 be released or if they’ll have different features compared to their Mac counterparts. But despite the relative paucity of information, the mere suggestion that they’re coming to the iPad is good news. Now we just have to stay tuned for more updates to see exactly what we’ll get when they arrive.
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