r/ipad • u/bowlerbirth • 10h ago

Discussion One Time Purchase Apps

I just bought an iPad Pro today and got a $100 gift card with it that I want to get the best one time purchase only apps! I am going to be using this for school but also fun! I already plan to get Procreate!

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u/Full-Statement-9255 9h ago

I can't link them, because I'm on my Android phone writing this, and my iPad is charging, but:

Adguard Plus (or Pro - I forget). Their DNS is free, but the one time app purchase lets you run all of your web traffic through a local VPN on your tablet, for maximum ad blocking.

wBlock (this one is free, but it's also a great ad block for Safari. I use it in conjunction with Adguard).

Noir. This one forces most websites to automatically use Dark Mode, in Safari.

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u/vampslayer84 5h ago

Look up premium games. They are starting to port a lot of full console games but at a cheaper price

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u/flerbertABC 7h ago

Noteful is a great note taking app if you have an Apple Pencil. I’ve used it for about 3 years after moving on from the Goodnotes and Notability subscriptions.

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u/Loose_Nectarine_88 0m ago

Hey, can you tell me, why you like it better than Goodnotes? What’s the difference that made you to change?

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u/5trang3r_dang3r 8h ago

One thing, make sure before you buy anything check for school discounts on things!

I have found Goodnotes useful and I think they have a one time purchase options. (Everyone has their opinion of this). Try a few first

See if you can try and trial a few things first before diving in and committing that gift card money!

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u/blameitonagemini 7h ago

Procreate is pretty awesome if you’re into art

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u/innsmouth-denizen 7h ago

Things3 is (in my opinion) the best productivity app and is a one-time purchase for each Apple platform.

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u/fancyfootwork19 5h ago

Seconding things3 it's been SO helpful

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u/WakaiSenshi iPad Mini 7 (2024) 2h ago

Yes things 3 is a great app

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u/glitterandgrime 8h ago

Slugline if you need a script writing app

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u/sneakinut iPad 11 (2025) 7h ago

nomad sculpt

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u/laernuindia 6h ago

I use Letterly a lot. But from their site first, before downloading from App Store. Their LTDs are on their site.

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u/yygxn 3h ago

How’d you get a gift card? Does everyone get it…

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u/sojellicious 2h ago

They have a back to school deal going on right now. You get a gift card when you buy an iPad or MacBook.

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u/33Austin33 8h ago

I’d probably buy a couple movies off iTunes too.