iPhone is now around 9 years and iPad is about 6 years old in 2016. Over this period, we have seen the iOS got updated few times. Especially a total big change for iOS 7. That time, many apps are needing to get updates. Some developers actually gave up or disappear, but some apps continue to shine and get the updates deserved.
There are some apps that deserve recognition as the Developer continued to add features and kaizen-ly make the app faster and better. Here are the top 5 most favourite apps that continue to get updates and surprisingly good since the original iPad:
1. Paper Fifty Three 53
Paper 53 is a beautiful drawing and painting app to quickly notes idea in the most elegant way. This app was originally made for iPad only, but now it is also an iPhone app. It was a big thing when iPhone version was released. The tools and the design were re-arranged and made to work just as good on iPhone, like it has been on iPad.
Paper 53 never lag when drawing, this is one of the big reason why I like this app. I use to work with just finger touch, and these days, I can also use the app with Pencil and iPad Pro.
I also remember when they released their Pencil 53 device that works together with Paper 53 app in such a way that is truly groundbreaking.
In latest version update, they made the app works even better with Apple Pencil and iPad Pro. This app is definitely my top favourite to jot my thoughts and ideas in drawings and skethches.
2. Photosync
This app was made long before Air Drop was introduced in iOS. It allows any iOS device to share Photos and Videos via Wifi network. All it needs is to hook into the same Wifi and we can easily transfer photos. This also works with OS X.
If I am not wrong, Photosync actually works with iBeacon, can trigger sync with a compatible device when you are nearby.
Sometimes when Air Drop failed, Photosync is the best alternative!
3. Camera+ by Tap Tap Tap
This is one company that pushes iPhone volume to functino as Shutter. It was banned originally by Apple, but all change when Apple actually allows shutter function to be triggered by volume.
Camera+ just recently got updated to include beautiful low light mode and long shutter. This is also unlike any other camera app out there.
Camera+ features advanced control over Camera, this is usually my choice of camera app if the default Camera for iOS is not capable.
4. GoodReader
Apple iOS is actually needing a better iCloud Drive File Manager. GoodReader has been there for quite a while and it has gone through 2 incarnations. GoodReader is one of the best file manager that I know of, it features cool stuff such as:- Touch ID pass code
- Locking of folders
- Sync to other service (DropBox, Google Drive, etc)
- Easy sharing via Wifi
- Ability to deal with Text (speech, dictation)
- Best to store all kind of files (MP3, PDF, etc)
5. iCabMobile browser
This is one ultimate browser that gives a lot (like A LOT) of features on top of what Safari might already provide. Safari is probably super basic.iCabMobile on the other hand, has gone through many updates over the years. The developer keeps adding useful features, such as:
- Split View built in the app
- All kind of plugins you expcect from browser, and more.
I always recommend or mention these 5 apps everytime my friend got their new iPhone/iPad, and very likely they will need it.
There are few other apps out there, if I make a Top 10 List, I will also include:
Air Video HD
This app has been there for a while for iPad, and when retina iPad arrived, it become HD. It still works today with 4K streaming for iPad Pro. It streams from computer to iPad or iPhone, to multiple iOS devices.RManager
This app is little bit similar to GoodReader, however this app actually can read your computer within same network and goes inside and stream video and manage files (deleting, copying, etc).But RManager is a great videoplayer also, it has a built in video player that works with gesture.
Closing Notes...
Those above are some apps I truly think brilliant, they show functions that are beyond a simple function of consuming medias.
iPhone and iPad will continue to grow via the apps. There are actually hundreds of iOS capabilites that are unlocked. Sometimes only possible via Jailbreak.
