It really is quite baffling some of the apps they omit. Weather and calculator were shockingly missing for soooo long.
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5 iPhone Apps Apple Still Hasn't Brought to iPad
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GUYS GUYS GUYS !!! You have forgotten the Apple Watch app !!
I haven’t even tried the journal app because I only use my iPad for writing.
I make cell calls from my iPad daily, with wifi calling. Yes, it uses the iPhone plan, but the iPhone doesn’t need to be on. The phone app would be superior to FaceTime, because FaceTime prefers FaceTime audio calls and it should be more frictionless.
Agree with the wallet. Transaction history would be great. Package delivery seems broken on the phone, so meh.
I make cell calls from my iPad daily, with wifi calling. Yes, it uses the iPhone plan, but the iPhone doesn’t need to be on. The phone app would be superior to FaceTime, because FaceTime prefers FaceTime audio calls and it should be more frictionless.
Agree with the wallet. Transaction history would be great. Package delivery seems broken on the phone, so meh.
As regards to there being no phone.
I think I remember being told by an Apple Employee that there was extra tariffs to import into some parts of the world if a tablet could act as a phone too, whether that is still the case I don’t know.
I think I remember being told by an Apple Employee that there was extra tariffs to import into some parts of the world if a tablet could act as a phone too, whether that is still the case I don’t know.
Same here, let me
- sync with Apple watch
- view Apple Watch workouts on iPad & their stats (current function through fitness / ❤️ app is a joke
- what’s app app (although I despise anything meta!)
Yes, one time. It all depends on the participation of the company you purchased from. I was kinda surprised when it popped up.
Classical app works fine on the iPad now (it didn't initially). Would be nice to have on macOS.
Yeah, I guess everyone is different, but I'd be far more likely to "journal" on my Mac or iPad as opposed to my phone
All this stuff (except the Phone app) should be on the Mac as well.
Back when the Mac was still running on Intel and iOS/iPadOS were on Apple Silicon, I guess there was some plausible reason -- but at this point when even many third-party iPhone and iPad apps run on the Mac, it kind of feels like a "screw you" to Mac users to not be able to view Health or Wallet features on a Mac. Or even corny little apps like Invites.
I find it infuriating that my Health app, for instance, is just loaded with important data, but I can't do jack **** with it because it's all on the tiniest screen I own, in the most limited OS.
Back when the Mac was still running on Intel and iOS/iPadOS were on Apple Silicon, I guess there was some plausible reason -- but at this point when even many third-party iPhone and iPad apps run on the Mac, it kind of feels like a "screw you" to Mac users to not be able to view Health or Wallet features on a Mac. Or even corny little apps like Invites.
I find it infuriating that my Health app, for instance, is just loaded with important data, but I can't do jack **** with it because it's all on the tiniest screen I own, in the most limited OS.
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And the compass app on iPhone is severely neutered in contrast to the watchOS version
Totally agree
I thought this was supposed to be a huge key benefit of Apple Silicon (Apps everywhere!)
If there is an app I don't care... it's instagram... That's meta problem not apple.
Barely ever. Every once in a while I get an order that works with this new Wallet package tracking thing, but I just ignore it because all my tracking numbers are in Parcel already, which runs on Mac and iOS.
Even if the iPad itself can’t place calls, a phone app for continuity calling through iPhone would be nice. You can answer calls with continuity, but they’re handled through FaceTime, creates a disconnect imo.
Especially since there are VOIP app hooks in iOS now
Plenty of people would/could use an iPad with those, with a Phone App
There definitely should be one available
No Apple 'Classical' on either iPad or Mac. These would seem to be the best machines to target with this app, bearing in mind the demographic.
It’s only supported by a few vendors. I’ve got it from Nanoleaf, Ubiquiti, and Yeti
Yeah, the fact that we can’t see workout and activity history on the iPad Fitness app is baffling. All that data is on the iPad already via the Health app. It makes no sense. It’s almost like they went out of their way to exclude it.
I totally agree with this. Plus, having a dialer, a place to sync call history, and to give voicemail access (synced via iCloud) would be so useful. I take calls on my iPad Pro all day for work and barely touch my iPhone, except for when I need to check voicemails. It’s so annoying not having that capability on my iPad.
How about a list of iOS apps that haven't been ported to Apple Silicon Mac OS? Yes, I'm looking at you Netflix.
A special iPad version isn't needed for every app - as long as you can go to App Store, and it says "Works on this iPad", for many apps, like the Sports app, that's all you need. Why waste resources developing & testing a whole landscape / iPad focused version for an app whose basic purpose is to display live scores in Live Activities?
While Apple has made strides in bringing long-missing apps to the iPad in recent years, there are still five iPhone apps that remain noticeably absent.
After years of requests from users, Apple finally introduced the Health, Weather, and Calculator apps to the iPad in iPadOS 16, 17, and 18, providing a tweaked experience for the bigger screen. However, this week's debut of Apple Invites, an event-planning app exclusive to the iPhone, highlights that Apple is still not bringing all of its first-party applications to the iPad. Here are five apps we're still waiting on to come to Apple's tablet:
Invites
Apple introduced the Invites app earlier this week, offering a streamlined way for users to create, manage, and send event invitations. The app allows users to design invitations with customized backgrounds, photos, and AI-generated imagery via Apple Intelligence's Image Playground.
It integrates with Maps and Weather to provide location and climate details for attendees, and features RSVP tracking along with collaborative Apple Music playlists and shared photo albums.
Despite its clear utility, Apple Invites remains natively unavailable on iPad, with the only options being running the iPhone version or using the browser version via icloud.com. Given that iPads are commonly used for light productivity tasks, planning, and creative work, the absence of Invites on the platform is a peculiar omission.
Wallet
First introduced in 2012 as Passbook and later rebranded as Wallet, Apple's digital wallet app is best known for storing credit and debit cards for use with Apple Pay. However, Wallet also houses event tickets, boarding passes, loyalty cards, and transit passes.
While the iPad lacks NFC hardware, making contactless Apple Pay in stores impossible, there are still several Wallet features that could benefit iPad users. The ability to view transaction history, receive Apple Pay notifications, and manage delivery tracking from online purchases could all be useful on a larger display. For example, iPad mini users might find Wallet beneficial for accessing event tickets or passes without needing to switch to their iPhone.
Sports
Apple Sports launched with iOS 17.2, providing users with real-time scores, standings, and statistics across a wide range of professional and college sports leagues. The app integrates with Apple News and Apple TV.
Apple Sports similarly has not yet made the jump to iPad. While iPad users can obviously access live scores through Safari or third-party apps, the lack of a dedicated Sports app on iPadOS is an unusual limitation for such a simple app.
Given the iPad's famous suitability for media consumption, including watching live sports through services like Apple TV+, the absence of a native Sports app makes little sense. Users who might want to monitor games while working or browsing on their iPad are left without the convenience that iPhone users enjoy.
Phone
While iPads cannot function as standalone cell phones, they are capable of receiving calls via an iPhone using Continuity, yet there is no Phone app for the iPad.
This means iPad users cannot initiate continuity phone calls without first opening FaceTime or a third-party VoIP app. There is also no call history, no favorites list, and no way to access voicemail directly from the iPad.
Journal
Apple introduced the Journal app in iOS 17.2 as a new way for users to document their daily experiences, incorporating text, photos, locations, and audio recordings into structured journal entries. The app uses machine learning to offer prompts and suggestions based on a user's daily activities.
Unlike many other iPhone-exclusive apps, Journal cannot even be downloaded and run on an iPad. Because it is a system app rather than an App Store download, there is no workaround for iPad users who might want to use it in Stage Manager or another multitasking mode.
Given that journaling is often associated with extended writing and reflection, an iPad version would seem particularly useful, allowing users to write longer entries with a paired Magic Keyboard or Apple Pencil. The lack of an iPad version is made even more conspicuous by the fact that many popular third-party journaling apps, such as Day One, offer excellent cross-platform compatibility.
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Same thing for Wallet -- Apple Pay is supported on iPad for the scenarios where it make sense, like paying in apps and websites. [Set up Apple Pay on iPad - Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/set-up-apple-pay-ipade9607428/ipados)
I don't have a problem with Invites being the iPhone/narrow portrait layout app either. When you consider that most people I'm going to be sending the invitations to will be looking at them on their phones anyway, why would I want a separate iPad experience? That would complicate invitations, too, as I'd have to consider different recipient device geometries. In this case, simpler and consistent seems better.
I agree on Journal - if I ever used it.
On the Phone app, there's no reason to bring it to the iPad, and it's important to note that some of the experience is carrier-specific. For example, on my Mac and iPad, I can make and receive phone calls via FaceTime using the same phone line as my iPhone -- but with my carrier (T-Mobile), it's not *via* the iPhone. They connect via WiFi Calling to the carrier's systems all by themselves, and yes I do have call history there, regardless of which device was used for the call.