Being the gadget girl that I am, my life wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t dedicate at least one blog post to my favorite iPad apps that have made my online life easier.
Note: Many of these apps are available for multiple devices.
WordPress (Free)
While I prefer to do my composing and edits on a laptop or desktop, I use this app a lot for approving moderated comments when I’m on the go. It’s also great for making quick edits and checking your site stats.
G-Whizz (Free)
This is the one-stop app for everything Google. Not only can you access popular services like GMail, Google Reader, Google Voice, Google+ and more, you can also access your Facebook and Twitter accounts!
HootSuite (Free)
Even though G-Whizz has stolen a lot of the time I spend on this app, I still use HootSuite because I like the automation, UI and how it handles multiple accounts management for Twitter, Facebook and even Facebook pages.
Analytics Pro ($5.99)
Many of you won’t see the need to actually buy an Analytics app because the the size of the iPad screen makes the website version work just fine. However, if you’re a serious gadget girl (or guy) like me then there may be a few features that could persuade you to splurge.
First of all, the UI is much better than the site version and I love having easy access to so many different visitor reports — including the one that lets you see your site views by state.
How cool is it that I can quickly see stats like…
– I get more visits from California than any other U.S. state and the least amount of views from North Dakota
– Mississippi residents view more pages before leaving (lowest bounce rate)
– Kansas residents stay on my site longer than any other U.S. state
Warning: If you’re a stat junky, this app may send you to rehab. 🙂
Evernote (Free)
Sync your notes across all your devices so you can access your data anywhere at anytime. If you find yourself using multiple devices throughout the day like me, this is the app for you! You can even create audio notes as well.
SimpleMind+ (Free)
We all suffer from writer’s block at some point, and one of the best ways to deal with it is to create a mind map of your ideas. Throw away your notepad because this app helps turn your iPad into an electronic brainstorming device.
ForumRunner ($1.99)
If you run a forum (vBulletin, XenForo, myBB, and phpBB ), this app will allow your visitors to access a user-friendly, mobile version of your site that loads with amazing speeds. I’ve been using this for WebsiteBabble.com on both my iPhone and iPad and I absolutely love it.
Instapaper Pro ($4.99)
I’m on an airplane quite a bit, so Instapaper comes in handy when I want to download web pages and view them on the plane. Sure, they have Wi-Fi access on many flights these days, but I’d rather save my battery and read offline. 🙂
Dropbox (Free)
Install Dropbox on your computer and share your content across multiple devices. If you’re a person who likes to have all your files, images and video with you at all times, you’ll dig this app.
What are some of your favorite apps that help you manage your site/business?
I can’t imagine living without Evernote – it seems that I am on way too many devices and trying to keep track of things is a nightmare.
Do you know if you can use something like Dropbox on the iPad as well? I was thinking that it would be a great addition to your list (if it works), as I use it to keep the documents I need to keep handy in a central location so that I can access them from any computer.
what’s your recommendation for reading rss feeds, finding something interesting, adding a few notes to it and directly uploading it to your wordpress blog
I had exactly the same question and was hoping to find an answer. Haven’t found anything yet that does this. Instapaper used to be able to read rss, but doesn’t have the feature anymore.
wow, i guess itz time i start using my ipad for something reasonable . thanks one more time lisa.
I love Evernote and Dropbox, two really great apps that stop me from forgetting things!
It was interesting to have read about what all apps makes things easier for bloggers and what makes the blog user friendly for the readers. It’ll be certainly interesting to check on the iPad how these apps really works.
There are many apps you can use when you’re blogging. That’s what makes the iPhone a great phone companion. Great selection here, I already use most of these.
My favorite is the Dropbox because I am in school and I store all my work to be read later. I am trying out simplymind+ to see how I like it. thanks
These are good list of iPad applications.. I will probably opt for free applications.
Thanks for it buddy
Hi Lisa,
what’s your recommendation for reading rss feeds, finding something interesting, adding a few notes to it and directly uploading it to your wordpress blog?
Having a bit of trouble finding a good solution because I don’t want to copy & paste etc. and want all the pictures for the original post copied as well (or it won’t make much sense to my readers).
Any tips would be really appreciated.
Bora
Hi Bora
I haven’t found anything that I like for directly uploading to WordPress. I prefer to do my publishing from my desktop or laptop. But Evernote is good for the note taking part because you can save clippings from the web or take manual notes.
What desktop app do you use for doing what I described above? Still trying to find I
A good one for it as well 🙂
Thanks for the list. It’s hard to keep up with all the apps these days!
thanks for a great list of apps. i will try it on my ipad.
I LOVE the pic!!! LOL! You look great my friend!
On a serious note, I love the gadgets too. They really make life easier.
he he he! Thanks, Ana. 🙂
Gearing up to get an iPad at Christmas for our business, so this post helped me allot.
I am already using Evernote and other apps mentioned, but some of them I never heard of. I have to check them out to see what works, thanks for sharing!
Instapaper it´s fantastic, to have all information with you everywhere
Got myself iPad 2 yesterday thank you for this post.
Wow! The only apps I have on your list are Dropbox, Instapaper, and Evernote. And I thought I was an Ipad fanatic. I didn’t realize WP had an actual app! I can’t wait to check it out. Also the Google Analytics app sounds exciting – with the extras you don’t get from using Analytics online. Thanks for a truly informative post from a fellow Ipad-a-holic!
Hmmm, you’re a mobile-savvy person, Lisa. I too like the idea of mobile blogging. But for now I still love my PC. 🙂
I understand. I still do the majority of my work on my personal computer. These apps are great when you’re on-the-go. 🙂
Great list of iPad apps you have here; well laid out. Of all the apps, only the WordPress is the one that I consider the most important. To even sweeten the deal, I don’t even have to pay to use it.
Realy great ! thank you !
I guess I will start with all free Apps first. But still I am not sure how to use Mind map software. Can you write any specific blog post for it ?
I got myself a ipad2 since yesterday, and im loving it! I imediatly installed the wordpress app on it, i love it!
All this tools you mentioned are absolutely amazing and couldn’t agree more. And what else is free? Check out our free giveaway of Elegant Themes. Yes we are giving away and you ought to participate in it.
Holy Cow…Instapaper Pro saved my sanity. I gave it a whirl on a recommendation and it came in handy on a flight to Denver that sat on a runway in Cheyenne for 3 hours. Never any luck at DIA 🙁
This is awesome list for apple ipad applications. I would love to know more such apps list for android phones
WordPress for ipad is the most amazing and interesting apps for ipad. Though it does not give you the liberty you can enjoy with your desktop and laptop, still it is a very good replacement for bloggers who travels a lot and does not want to carry heavy laptop.
I have to say DropBox is the single most important app I use, and I use it every day. I would be lost without it.
i like the wordpress application. it is free also. i will use it in my ipad.
I’ll join the chorus praising Evernote and WordPress – awesome tools on the iPad.
I also use FeedlerRSS as my RSS reader. It works so well for keeping up with the various blogs across multiple topics.
I will need to check out both G-Whizz and Hootsuite. I’ve just been using the web client for G+ and it is just ok. Hootsuite, I LOVE on the computer and am anxiously awaiting G+ support. It would be great to have on the iPad.
Never heard of FeedlerRSS, Troy. Will have to check that out. Thanks!
Great list you have here Lisa! I must say SimpleMind is my fave app of them all. I usually get ideas (most of them good) while doing something else like driving, playing video games, window shopping or people watching. I can easily capture these thoughts via SimpleMind and organize them together with other ideas I’ve gathered.
Thanks!
Lisa your blog is wonderful. I have to read it all cause I need to learn much from you.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Gadget Girl, Lisa,
I am a blogger and I liked the information that you have provided here. I would go for the free applications first and see how they work. For those applications, which are not free, is there a trial version available?
Hi Rodrigo, no trials for the ones listed here unfortunately. 🙁
thanks for this great list. i just get an ipad and i will try thesse apps.
Awesome list! I am looking forward to buying Evernote. Great features. Please continue to update us.
I am looking for ipad apps and I come accrross your site and as I read your article there are lots of this comes up into my mind. Thanks for sharing. I am a tech guy who loves gadgets and cool stuffs.
thanks,
james
I don’t have my ipad yet! but i will surely follow these when i get…..
If I had an iPad, I would definitely download a couple of those apps you listed. My favourite blogging app on my iPhone 4 is Tumblr, although don’t use it if you’re on 3G, it absolutely kills your data allowance!
Love the wordpress app, is it available on Android aswell?
Some are,not all.
Awesome list of apps, really you make my day to blogging from my IPad. My whole schedule sets by your apps here. Thank you so much for the informative list.
It is great to add apps to my ipad that would aid me in my tasks online. Dropbox have been really effective in sharing files and I am satisfied with its features. I can’t wait to try the rest of the apps.
this blog has a lot of learning material … madam i request u to wriite more 0n the android and its aapps
Ah, so I’m supposed to use my iPad for business too? Not just for reading and games? 🙂 Thanks for the suggestions.
LOL, I often find myself getting distracted by quite a few games when I should be working. lol
thanks for this 9 great app. The analytics app is a must have and the wp app to.
I love my Ipad too because it helps me a lot most especially when I’m mall or at a cafe. I used to bring laptops before wherever I go but I guess when you are just on a cafe meeting ups with some friends or writing something for your blog I guess Ipad works best. By the way Lisa, I bookmarked this post because there are some apps that I want to try out. Thanks anyway!
Leonard,
this is very true about the iPad being convenient to take along with you when you’re at the mall. For instance, if you have your own site and want to comment on something that you’ve seen at the mall with the iPad, you’re able to do so right on the spot, while “writing a review at the mall”. That’s the beauty of having an iPad 🙂
See how life has become easier with smart phones.
I agree, James 🙂
Hi Lisa,
I LOVE Evernote.. I use it everyday.. I write content on it, store ideas for future content, I even get people to email me on it so I can have their ideas and work right there to work with!
I love that I can access my notes on my iPad, desktop, on the web or my iPhone!
Great list!
Yes! Accessing my desktop on my iPad is the feature I’m really looking forward to using. 🙂
Try teamviewer, Lisa. To remote access your desktop.
Interesting to see that you do so much blog/online biz related “work” on your ipad. I just can’t seem to do that. We have a couple Ipads lying around at home and they almost all the time seem to be used for leisurely reading / web browsing. I suppose InstaPaper would work for me – thanks for the recommendation I will check it out
Honestly I do the majority of my work from a laptop or desktop — especially any extended typing. But I often attend meetups with people at restaurants or local meetups in the city and the apps come in handy for note taking and quickly browsing my social media accounts. The iPad is great for browsing the web, taking notes and using social media sites but I rarely do any major work from it.
Sunil,
you can send an iPad only this way, if you want to. I’ll be happy to give you my address to mail it to me 🙂 LOL
I just got an iPad last week, so this is perfectly timed info! 🙂
Congrats Kristi, and welcome to the world of fun! 🙂
Thanks for the info. I’m looking forward to trying these out once I figure out how get my site up and running successfully. Evernote seems very interesting, I will definitely look into that. Thanks.
Yeah that’s my newest app. Still exploring it but it looks really great.
Thank you for this list Lisa. Currently, I have an iPhone that has a lot of gaming apps and a few useful ones…
However, I’m getting an iPad soon so these blogging apps will be ideal!
Just what I needed. Thank you, Lisa, you know I love this one. I didn’t use G Whizz yet, so that is being installed ASAP. All the other free apps listed I am already using.
I haven’t tried Instapaper because I am not using it at all, I use Evernote though, I think that is about the same.
I have to grow more for the analytics and forum… or maybe I should just get that analytics app and end up in rehab, lol
Wow, this is exactly what I needed, Lisa’s iPad list! 🙂
LOL! I thought about you when preparing this. 🙂
hi lisa
nice list thanks for sharing ipad apps for bloggers webmaster i definitely used this one in my ipad thanks again for sharing…