Though only a few months old, Apple’s iPad is a smashing success. By using the same operating system as the iPhone, Apple ensured that the new device can ready made with over 130,000 applications. There was no waiting for iPad developers to create apps. New users had a plethora to start with — including all the favorites from their iPhone.
Of course, developers didn’t stop there. As soon as the devices were available, developers began designing applications that were better suited to the larger screen size of the iPad and a host of new apps were born. Because the use of the two devices is different, there will continue to be apps designed specifically for one or the other. However, most will be developed in pairs, one for the phone and one for the pad.
The top apps in the Apple App Store include entertainment and cooking applications as well as personal budgeting and finance tools. There are also a bunch of apps available for handing business finances. Best of all, Apple has opened the store to independent developers. Giving iPad users more applications to choose from and developers a easy-to-reach audience for their products. With the right app and marketing, developers stand to make small fortunes on the iPad.