Fifty must-have apps, from A to Z: here’s a list of essentials every
iPad owner should consider. Each entry features alternative options to
check out too, for well over 150 apps. Did we miss something? Tell us
about the apps you can’t live without in the comments section below.
1. Adobe Reader
Previewing e-mailed PDF files is built in to the iPad’s Mail app, but
Adobe’s free Reader app includes advanced functions such as
annotations, text search, highlighting, online synchronization and the
ability to fill out form fields. If you work with PDF files a lot, this
one’s a must.
Adobe Reader in the iTunes App Store
See also: GoodReader,
Foxit Mobile PDF,
PDF Expert
2. Air Display
For those times when you need to use a big-boy computer, Air Display
can turn your iPad into a second monitor to give you a bit more screen
real estate to work with. The $10 app works with Mac and Windows
machines, connecting the iPad to your computer over your wi-fi network.
Air Display in the iTunes App Store
See also: MaxiVista,
Splashtop XDisplay
3. Allrecipes
Referencing an iPad while cooking is usually far less cumbersome than
using a computer, and the free Allrecipes app puts thousands of recipes
at your fingertips. The $5 Pro version gets rid of ads and lets you
sync with your Allrecipes.com account’s recipe box and shopping lists.
Allrecipes in the iTunes App Store
See also: BigOven,
Epicurious
4. Blogsy
There’s no shortage of ways to update a blog, but Blogsy stands a cut
above its competitors. The $5 app sports an easy-to-use interface for
beginners and plenty of advanced options for power users, all while
being compatible with several popular blogging platforms.
Blogsy in the iTunes App Store
See also: WordPress,
Tumblr,
Blogger
5. Calculator for Ipad free
Because math is hard and the iPad doesn’t include a built-in
calculator, there’s Calculator for iPad Free. Like its name suggests,
the app is free and includes both a standard and a scientific
calculator; a $2 upgrade gives you several color schemes to choose from.
Calculator for iPad Free in the iTunes App Store
See also: Calculator HD,
Calculator Pro
6. Catalog Spree
Under normal circumstances, you’d need a pickup truck to lug 350
catalogs around. The free Catalog Spree app shrinks 350 popular catalogs
into digital form and lets you swipe through pages and pages of
potential purchases without breaking a sweat.
Catalog Spree in the iTunes App Store
See also: Google Catalogs,
Catalogs.com for iPad
7. Chrome
If you use Google’s Chrome Web browser on your computer, loading the
free app onto your iPad is a no-brainer simply for the ability to
synchronize your browsing history, passwords and bookmarks. Incognito
Mode gives you the option of browsing more privately.
Chrome in the iTunes App Store
See also: Dolphin,
iCab,
Opera Mini
8. CloudOn
If you find yourself in a pinch needing to work with Microsoft Office
files, the free CloudOn app might be just what you’re looking for.
You’ll have access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with the ability
to open documents straight from popular online file-storage services.
CloudOn in the iTunes App Store
See also: Quickoffice Pro HD,
Documents to Go Premium
9. Comics
Comixology’s aptly titled Comics app is an essential for any fan,
featuring more than 30,000 comic books from publishers big and small.
Guided View breathes a bit of life into each title, swooping from panel
to panel, and purchased comic books are available on other devices as
well.
Comics in the iTunes App Store
See also: Comics Reader Pro,
Comic Zeal
10. Dropbox
Access important files anywhere with this cloud-storage service. Save
a file to the Dropbox folder on your computer and it’ll be available
from the Dropbox iPad app. Automatically save photos and videos from
your iPad to your Dropbox account to access them from other devices as
well.
Dropbox in the iTunes App Store
See also: Google Drive,
SkyDrive,
Box,
SugarSync
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