Best iPad Apps and Services

Handpicked collection of the most popular and highly-rated iPad applications

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NetNewsWire

NetNewsWire

Open Source

NetNewsWire is a free and open-source RSS reader for Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, and iPad). It offers a simple yet powerful way to follow your favorite websites, blogs, and podcasts without the noise and tracking of social media platforms. Focus on content, offline reading, and seamless syncing.

Free and open source with a focus on user privacy.
Feed Reader
News & Books
Jellyfin

Jellyfin

Open Source

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server that allows you to manage and stream your personal media library (movies, TV shows, music, photos) to any device in your home or remotely. It provides a powerful and flexible platform for accessing your content.

Completely free and open source with no hidden costs.
Ad-free
... Audio & Music Video & Movies
Awes.io

Awes.io

Open Source

Awes.io is an open-source web ecosystem built on modern technologies like Nuxt/Vue and Laravel. It provides a robust foundation for rapidly developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and scaling them into comprehensive web applications, including admin panels, CMS, and CRM systems.

Accelerates development with pre-built components and structure.
Based on Laravel
Business & Commerce
FreeOTP

FreeOTP

Open Source

FreeOTP is a free and open-source two-factor authentication application for generating one-time passwords, supporting both HOTP and TOTP standards. It enhances online security by providing an extra layer of protection beyond just passwords.

Free and Open Source
Community based
Development Security & Privacy
Joplin

Joplin

Open Source

Joplin is a free and open-source note-taking and to-do application designed for users who value data ownership, privacy, and flexibility. It offers robust synchronization options, including cloud services like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Nextcloud, as well as WebDAV. With support for Markdown, powerful search capabilities, and cross-platform availability, Joplin is a versatile tool for organizing information and boosting productivity.

Free and open-source with strong community support.
Ad-free
... Backup & Sync Business & Commerce File Management Office & Productivity Security & Privacy Web Browsers
Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox

Open Source

Mozilla Firefox is a powerful, open-source web browser developed by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation. Known for its strong focus on user privacy and customization, Firefox offers a fast and secure browsing experience across multiple platforms, supported by a vast ecosystem of extensions.

Strong focus on user privacy and data protection.
Customizable
Office & Productivity Web Browsers
VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Open Source

VLC Media Player is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Known for its robust format support and stability, VLC is a favorite for playing virtually any media file without the need for external codecs.

Supports nearly every audio and video format without external codecs.
Record Audio
Audio & Music Video & Movies
GUN

GUN

Open Source

GUN is an open-source, decentralized, and distributed graph database with real-time synchronization capabilities. It simplifies building collaborative and offline-first applications by providing peer-to-peer data replication and a flexible data model.

Decentralized and Peer-to-Peer Architecture
Decentralized
Development File Sharing
PGYER

PGYER

Open Source

PGYER is a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the process of distributing, testing, and managing mobile applications, enabling developers to share their apps easily with testers and users.

Simplifies app distribution for testing.
Live Wallpapers
LibGDX

LibGDX

Open Source

LibGDX is a robust, free, and open-source Java game development framework designed for creating 2D and 3D games across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and web browsers.

Excellent cross-platform compatibility.
Cross-platform
Development Games
Encryptr

Encryptr

Open Source

Encryptr is a secure, zero-knowledge cloud-based password manager and e-wallet developed by SpiderOak. It focuses on privacy and security with end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you can access your sensitive data. It offers essential password management features across multiple platforms.

Strong zero-knowledge security architecture.
Zero Knowledge
Security & Privacy
Brimir

Brimir

Open Source

Brimir is an open-source, self-hosted helpdesk ticketing system designed to streamline customer support operations. It provides a centralized platform for managing customer inquiries, tracking support tickets, and collaborating with team members. Brimir aims to be a flexible and customizable solution for businesses of all sizes.

Self-hostable for data control and privacy.
Helpdesk ticketing
Business & Commerce
Openia CRM

Openia CRM

Open Source

Openia CRM is a robust open-source Customer Relationship Management solution designed to help businesses manage customer interactions, sales processes, and project workflows effectively. Built as a web application, it offers multi-language support and integrates essential business functions.

Open source with potential for customization.
Multiple languages
Business & Commerce
LimeChat

LimeChat

Open Source

LimeChat is a feature-rich and user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client specifically designed for macOS. It provides a clean interface for connecting to multiple IRC networks and channels.

Native macOS application with a clean interface.
Portable
Social & Communications
Inkpad

Inkpad

Open Source

Inkpad is a lightweight vector graphics editor designed for simplicity and portability. It focuses on core drawing functionalities, layer support, and direct SVG output, making it an ideal choice for quick vector tasks, UI design mockups, and simple illustrations directly on your desktop.

Simple and intuitive user interface.
Drawing
Photos & Graphics
Pygame

Pygame

Open Source

Pygame is a user-friendly, cross-platform library for Python, designed to facilitate the creation of 2D games, multimedia applications, and visualizations.

Easy to learn and use for beginners.
Gaming
Development Games
Madsonic

Madsonic

Open Source

Madsonic is a robust, web-based media server optimized for streaming music collections. It allows users to access and stream their entire music library from anywhere with an internet connection, supporting multiple users and a wide range of audio formats.

Complete control over your music library and data.
Support for Multiple Users
Audio & Music
Cocos2d-x

Cocos2d-x

Open Source

Cocos2d-x is a renowned open-source, cross-platform 2D game engine. Favored by mobile game developers for its efficiency and ease of use, it provides a robust framework for creating engaging 2D games with excellent performance across multiple devices and operating systems. Its flexibility and extensive feature set cater to both beginners and experienced developers.

High performance and efficiency due to C++ core.
Lightweight
Development Games
MeshLab

MeshLab

Open Source

MeshLab is an advanced open-source system for processing and editing 3D triangular meshes. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, and converting large, unstructured 3D mesh data, making it invaluable for researchers, artists, and engineers working with 3D models generated from scanning or other methods.

Powerful mesh cleaning and healing tools.
3D modelling
Photos & Graphics
Kopano

Kopano

Open Source

Kopano is a versatile open-source groupware suite offering email, calendaring, contacts, and online collaboration tools for businesses and organizations. It provides flexible deployment options, including on-premises and hosted solutions, with strong focus on data privacy and security.

Open-source with strong focus on privacy and data control.
Collaborative
File Sharing Office & Productivity Online Services
SDL

SDL

Open Source

Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a cross-platform, open-source development library offering low-level access to essential hardware like audio, input devices, and graphics APIs (OpenGL, Direct3D). It's a fundamental layer for game development and creating interactive applications.

Excellent cross-platform compatibility
Drawing 2D
Development Education & Reference Games Photos & Graphics
Piwigo

Piwigo

Open Source

Piwigo is a robust, open-source photo gallery software designed for the web. It allows users to effortlessly manage, organize, and share their photo collections online through a user-friendly interface with extensive customization options and community-driven development.

Open Source and Free to Use
Photos & Graphics
Baïkal

Baïkal

Open Source

Baïkal is a lightweight and easy-to-use CalDAV and CardDAV server, providing a simple way to sync your calendars and contacts across various devices and applications. Built upon the robust sabre/dav library, it offers a straightforward administrative interface for seamless management of users and data.

Easy to install and configure.
CalDAV
Backup & Sync Development Office & Productivity
YACReader

YACReader

Open Source

YACReader is a comprehensive and user-friendly comic book and manga reader and manager for various platforms. It supports popular comic file formats like CBR, CBZ, ZIP, and RAR, offering a seamless reading experience and robust library organization tools.

Excellent support for major comic file formats.
Cross-platform
News & Books Photos & Graphics
LÖVE

LÖVE

Open Source

LÖVE is a beginner-friendly open-source 2D game development framework that allows developers to create games using the Lua scripting language. It's known for its simplicity and flexibility, making it a popular choice for jams and rapid prototyping.

Easy to learn and use, especially for beginners.
2D Game
Development Games
Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks

Open Source

Shadowsocks is an open-source, lightweight SOCKS5 proxy designed to bypass internet censorship. It provides a secure tunnel between your device and the internet, helping users access blocked content and surf anonymously by encrypting traffic and making it appear as regular HTTPS traffic.

Effective at bypassing sophisticated firewalls like the GFW.
Anticensorship
Development Security & Privacy
Hedgewars

Hedgewars

Open Source

Hedgewars is a free and open-source, turn-based artillery game featuring cute, pink hedgehogs battling with a variety of wacky weapons. It offers intense strategic combat, extensive customization, and multiplayer fun across diverse landscapes.

Completely free and open-source.
Multiplayer
Games
Alfresco Community Edition

Alfresco Community Edition is a powerful open-source enterprise content management (ECM) system offering robust document management, collaboration, and workflow capabilities.

Powerful document management capabilities.
Workflow
Business & Commerce Office & Productivity
Download videos!

Download videos!

Open Source

Download videos from a wide range of popular websites including YouTube, Rai, Mediaset, La7, and more with this portable video download tool. It supports various Italian TV services and offers flexible downloading options.

Supports downloading from a wide range of websites, including popular platforms ...
Development Video & Movies
LogicalDOC

LogicalDOC

Open Source

LogicalDOC is a robust, web-based document management system designed to streamline the creation, sharing, and management of documents within organizations. It offers features for collaboration, workflow automation, and secure document storage.

Robust feature set for document management and collaboration.
Collaborative
Business & Commerce Office & Productivity
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Recently Added iPad Apps and Services

Latest additions to our iPad software collection

NetNewsWire

NetNewsWire

Open Source

NetNewsWire is a free and open-source RSS reader for Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, and iPad). It offers a simple yet powerful way to follow your favorite websites, blogs, and podcasts without the noise and tracking of social media platforms. Focus on content, offline reading, and seamless syncing.

Free and open source with a focus on user privacy.
Feed Reader
News & Books
Jellyfin

Jellyfin

Open Source

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server that allows you to manage and stream your personal media library (movies, TV shows, music, photos) to any device in your home or remotely. It provides a powerful and flexible platform for accessing your content.

Completely free and open source with no hidden costs.
Ad-free
... Audio & Music Video & Movies
Awes.io

Awes.io

Open Source

Awes.io is an open-source web ecosystem built on modern technologies like Nuxt/Vue and Laravel. It provides a robust foundation for rapidly developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and scaling them into comprehensive web applications, including admin panels, CMS, and CRM systems.

Accelerates development with pre-built components and structure.
Based on Laravel
Business & Commerce
FreeOTP

FreeOTP

Open Source

FreeOTP is a free and open-source two-factor authentication application for generating one-time passwords, supporting both HOTP and TOTP standards. It enhances online security by providing an extra layer of protection beyond just passwords.

Free and Open Source
Community based
Development Security & Privacy
Joplin

Joplin

Open Source

Joplin is a free and open-source note-taking and to-do application designed for users who value data ownership, privacy, and flexibility. It offers robust synchronization options, including cloud services like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Nextcloud, as well as WebDAV. With support for Markdown, powerful search capabilities, and cross-platform availability, Joplin is a versatile tool for organizing information and boosting productivity.

Free and open-source with strong community support.
Ad-free
... Backup & Sync Business & Commerce File Management Office & Productivity Security & Privacy Web Browsers
Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox

Open Source

Mozilla Firefox is a powerful, open-source web browser developed by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation. Known for its strong focus on user privacy and customization, Firefox offers a fast and secure browsing experience across multiple platforms, supported by a vast ecosystem of extensions.

Strong focus on user privacy and data protection.
Customizable
Office & Productivity Web Browsers
VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Open Source

VLC Media Player is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Known for its robust format support and stability, VLC is a favorite for playing virtually any media file without the need for external codecs.

Supports nearly every audio and video format without external codecs.
Record Audio
Audio & Music Video & Movies
GUN

GUN

Open Source

GUN is an open-source, decentralized, and distributed graph database with real-time synchronization capabilities. It simplifies building collaborative and offline-first applications by providing peer-to-peer data replication and a flexible data model.

Decentralized and Peer-to-Peer Architecture
Decentralized
Development File Sharing
PGYER

PGYER

Open Source

PGYER is a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the process of distributing, testing, and managing mobile applications, enabling developers to share their apps easily with testers and users.

Simplifies app distribution for testing.
Live Wallpapers
LibGDX

LibGDX

Open Source

LibGDX is a robust, free, and open-source Java game development framework designed for creating 2D and 3D games across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and web browsers.