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24 alternatives to iPadOS

The new iPad is here.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. iPadOS launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   iPadOS▲222

   A new OS for the iPad with a new homescreen and multitasking

   2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iOS 11▲365

   The latest operating system from Apple

   2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   iPadOS 14▲138

   New features designed specifically for iPad

   2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   New iPad Pro (2020)▲493

   Apple's newest tablet, aimed to replace laptops

   2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   iPad (7th Gen)▲117

   New features for Apple's most popular tablet

   2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   New iOS App Store▲258

   Redesigned, all-new today, games and apps tabs

   2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The new iPad Pro▲177

   10.5 inch - Thinner and better

   2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   iOS 8▲183

   The new iOS—Huge for developers. Massive for everyone else.

   2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   iPad Pro▲192

   The new iPad. 12.9", keyboard, pencil. A sight to be held.

   2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Duet Display▲749

    Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac

    2014 · duetdisplay.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    macOS Catalina▲260

    The brand new OS for Mac

    2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Xcode 11▲232

    Create amazing apps and bring them to more devices

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    New iPad Air▲166

    An all new and larger screen design

    2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    MacBook Pro▲855

    The new MacBook Pro with TouchBar and more

    2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Setapp for iOS▲233

    A curated suite of apps on iPhone and iPad

    2020 · setapp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The New iPod Touch▲115

    Apple's newest iPod touch

    2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    iOS 10 ▲513

    Apple's latest OS puts 3D Touch, Siri, and Emojis everywhere

    2016 · developer.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    New iPad Pro▲232

    The new thinner and more powerful iPad

    2018 · apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The New iPad Pro▲200

    A razor thin iPad Pro with the new M4 chip

    2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The New iPad Air▲96

    Apple's refreshed iPad Air, thinner and with pencil support

    2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    iPad Air▲154

    More powerful & versatile than ever, with AI capabilities

    2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The New iPad Mini▲141

    Apple's refreshed iPad mini now with Pencil support

    2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Kodika.io▲172

    Build powerful iOS apps on your iPad with no code.

    2019 · kodika.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The New iPad Pro▲131

    Brand new iPad Pro loaded with the M1 chip

    2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →