The 25 Best Free iPad Apps
The iPad is finally here and there are already a bunch of apps available for it. Here’s a list of the 25 best free apps for the iPad. That’s right, these apps won’t cost you a dime to download and install onto your iPad! So start clicking and start enjoying these great iPad apps. And don’t forget to download the bonus apps too!
To download an app, just click on its name or on its screenshot.
#25 AIM (8.9MB)
AOL still has millions of people using its IM service, AIM. Now you can get AIM right on your iPad. AIM has been built for the iPad from the ground up. AIM for the iPad lets you chat directly with your Facebook buddies, use a background theme, post photos, and get social networking updates in one window. You can also send IMs to your friend’s cell phones, configure multiple usernames or switch identities.
If you love to IM, AIM for the iPad is well worth a download.
#24 Netflix (3.2MB)
If you have an unlimited Netflix membership, you’re going to love Netflix for the iPad. You can stream TV shows and movies from Netflix right onto your iPad. Can’t finish a movie or TV show? No problem, the Netflix iPad app lets you resume right where you left off. You can also browse movies and manage your queue from withing your iPad.
If you’re not a Netflix member, you can use the Netflix app to start a free trial of the service.
#23 The Wall Street Journal (4.3MB)
The Wall Street Journal is one of the world’s preeminent news publications and now you can have it right on your iPad. Download this free app and you’ll be able to access all of the free content and features from the WSJ.
If you subscribe, you’ll get even more content including a subscriber only content, a 7 day archive , saved sections and articles and My Journal that lets you share and save articles.
#22 Pocket Pond HD (18.6MB)
This gorgeous app really shows off the iPad’s graphic capabilities. Relax with the soothing sounds of nature while you interact with the fish. Feed them, frighten them and watch as they engage in schooling behavior. You can customize lily pads and experience the sounds of a thunderstorm! If you upgrade, you can catch the fish with a rod and bobber. And you get new backgrounds and new interactive creatures.
Enjoy a soothing pool full of beautiful koi. Hear the sounds of nature and relax.
#21 USA Today (2.1MB)
Speaking of news, no news junkie’s life is complete without the coverage provided by USA Today. The USA Today app lets you read stories from the News, Sports, Money and Life sections of the paper. You can also share stories with friends via email and social networking sites. You’ll also get live weather conditions and a five day forecast for your area. Sports nuts will love the latest scores and you can flip through the day’s best photos. You can also vote on poll questions too.
Click to the next page to download free apps #20 – #16.
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I just won an Apple ipad and am waiting for it to arrive, I am so excited, I am looking forward to trying out these free apps you’ve provided, Thank you for the sites, please keep them coming. Chris
Congrats, Chris. Be sure to check out the 25 Best Free iPad Games too. You’re going to have a blast with your iPad!
Jim, I came across your selections on Make Use Of. You’ve got a keen eye for apps! Here are your 25 best free iPad Apps as an App Mix (http://bit.ly/jim-lynch-25-free-ipad-apps). Using the AppsFire Widget Maker, you can create an App Mix which you can embed on your blog. Enjoy!
Jonathan
AppsFire.com
Thanks, Jonathan. Neat widget, I added it on page 6. Do you have one coming for the iPad rather than the iPhone? That would be even better.
@ Jim: Hey Jim, I can’t find where you’ve added the widget, but very happy that you like it! You can just add “&skin=ipad” to the URL and you’ll get the widget as an iPad. Let me know if you have any trouble.
WOW!!! Great list of ipad apps!
Thank you for posting this.
Nice review, Jim! I already have many of these apps but will be getting several others that I read about here, including: Pocket Pond HD, This Day in History, The Constitution, iBooks, Free Books and others. Thank you for the information!!
You’re welcome, James. Glad it was of use to you. You too Joses.
I had no idea there was a Marvel comic app. That was unexpected. I think I will definitely check that one out.