Apple to Launch Four New Pro Apps for iPad, Including Pixelmator Pro and MainStage, Says Report

Highlights

• Apple is preparing to launch Pixelmator Pro, MainStage, Motion, and Compressor apps for iPad.
• Motion and Compressor enhance video workflows, MainStage supports live music setups and Pixelmator Pro brings advanced image editing.
• Though no release date is confirmed, the rollout aligns with the M5 iPad Pro launch.

Apple could be gearing up for a major upgrade to its iPad software lineup. According to a new report, the company is working on releasing four new professional-grade apps for iPad. Here’s what we know about the news apps so far.

New Pro Apps for iPad

According to a recent MacRumors report, their contributor Aaron Perris has reportedly discovered new App Store IDs linked to these upcoming apps.

The news apps include Pixelmator Pro, MainStage, Motion, and Compressor. These additions would join Apple’s existing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, both of which were introduced for iPad last year.

Compressor is Apple’s specialised media encoding and delivery software that allows creators to fine-tune how video and audio files are exported. Motion, on the other hand, serves as Apple’s motion graphics application used for designing titles, transitions, and advanced visual effects. Both tools are designed to complement Final Cut Pro, making them essential parts of a professional video editing workflow.

MainStage functions as a companion app to Logic Pro, aimed at live performers. It allows musicians and vocalists to set up and customise on-stage instruments and vocal configurations in real time. Meanwhile, Pixelmator Pro is expected to bring advanced image editing features to iPad.

In November last year, Apple acquired Pixelmator and made available a simpler version of the app on iPad. Reports suggest that now the upcoming Pixelmator Pro will likely deliver a more powerful experience, comparable to the macOS version.

Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, Motion, and MainStage are currently available for one-time purchase on the Mac. Subscription prices range from $29.99 to $49.99. As of now, it is not certain whether the iPad versions of these apps would need a subscription or not.

Launch Timeline

Although there’s no official release date yet, this development could mark a significant step in expanding Apple’s pro-level app ecosystem on iPad. The timing also aligns with the recent debut of the M5 iPad Pro, suggesting that Apple is continuing to position its tablets as true productivity and creative tools.

Interestingly, Apple did not unveil these apps alongside its new iPad hardware, a contrast to last year when the M4 iPad Pro was launched in tandem with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. This time, it seems Apple’s software and hardware rollouts were not perfectly in sync.

FAQs

Q1. Which new professional apps is Apple planning to launch for iPad?

Answer. Apple is reportedly preparing to release Pixelmator Pro, MainStage, Motion, and Compressor for iPad, expanding its pro app suite beyond Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.

Q2. What are the functions of Motion and Compressor on iPad?

Answer. Motion is used for creating titles, transitions, and visual effects, while Compressor helps fine-tune video and audio file export, both complement Final Cut Pro.

Q3. Is Pixelmator Pro different from the current iPad version?

Answer. Yes, Pixelmator Pro is expected to offer advanced image editing features similar to its macOS version, unlike the simpler version Apple released after acquiring Pixelmator.

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