Apple may soon expand its creative suite on iPadOS with the addition of four new professional apps. According to a recent report, the company is preparing to bring Pixelmator Pro, MainStage, Motion, and Compressor to the iPad platform. These would join Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, which debuted on iPadOS in 2023.
A quick look at the upcoming apps:
- Pixelmator Pro: A professional-grade image editing tool recently acquired by Apple.
- Compressor: A Final Cut Pro companion designed for compressing and exporting audio and video files.
- Motion: A Final Cut Pro add-on used to create 2D and 3D titles, transitions, and visual effects.
- MainStage: A Logic Pro companion built for live music performances and real-time sound control.
On macOS, these apps are sold separately, with prices ranging between $29.99 and $49.99. It remains unclear whether Apple will keep the same pricing for iPadOS or shift to a subscription-based model similar to Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.
According to the reports[1], Apple hasn’t shared any release timeline for the iPadOS versions. However, given the company’s growing focus on professional-grade creative tools for iPad, an official announcement could be just around the corner.