Use Logos in one of iPad multiple Windows (Screen Manager)

I’m considering buying an iPad Air or Pro. I want to run Logos in one iPad-OS window, while running other app(s) in one or more additional OS-windows. Does that work OK, or does it make Logos act wonky or freeze etc? And, if it does work, can I open a second instance of Logos in a second OS-window? Please presume I’m running offline, and have plenty of memory and CPU power. Thanks.

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DMB

Works fine. We are talking of the mobile version of Logos.

I have a Mini iPad, and I run Logos next to Verbum ... one for my reading, one for light research. They do not share the same library, nor can you run 2 of the same app (eg 2 Logos).

I also like to have Logos on one side, and Accordance on the other, where Accordance fills in Logos gaps. Combining the two allows 4 panels viewable.

No apparent speed issue, and not newest Mini.

The separate libraries aren't that big an issue, if you designate for separate purposes. And they each can have their own layout (saved).

Just adding, if you're new to iPad windows, the ability is app specific ... most don't. The Bible apps almost all do.

JT (alabama24)

can I open a second instance of Logos in a second OS-window?

DMB answered this, but not directly. The answer is "no." The workup she describes is to utilize different "flavors" of the FL apps. In her case, Logos and Verbum. And as suggested, running the different apps requires separate downloads of resources. Apple "sandboxes" apps.

I’m considering buying an iPad Air or Pro.

Those are great devices. I wish I had either. However, I should note: I don't know what you will gain by purchasing either one of those for the purpose of Logos. I don't think there will be much to gain in terms of performance on the mobile app by going that route.

Please presume I’m running offline

Many features are online only.

Jim Dean

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1219524#Comment_1219524

Thanks JT

Main reasons for iPad include streaming and maybe some gaming.

However, if I can get enough out of the mobile app, in combo with other apps in other OS windows, I’m thinking it might be a better device to use for remote study/teaching than just a phone … and more convenient than a laptop, when not at home.
I guessed that offline the app would be very limited, and therefore the CPU wouldn’t matter - but I wanted to be sure before buying.
I will likely download a lot of resources but not enough to swamp 256G (I don’t think)

My $17k of resources have mostly languished for several years - I’m trying to breathe some new life into my use of them.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1219531#Comment_1219531

I guessed that offline the app would be very limited, and therefore the CPU wouldn’t matter

For clarification: The speed of the CPU is mostly unrelated to internet. For a desktop or laptop computer, CPU would be very important... online or not.

CPU: How fast and complex the computer can "think"
RAM: How much the computer can think about at one time (multitasking)
STORAGE: How much data the computer can store
MODEM (WIFI): Potentially how fast your device can acquire new data from the internet.

I’m thinking it might be a better device to use for remote study/teaching than just a phone

It is great for reading. It is getting better at study... but should not replace the desktop app.

This is the order I prioritize my devices: MacBook; iPhone; iPad.

I will likely download a lot of resources but not enough to swamp 256G

You mentioned not having internet... you also mentioned "streaming," which I assume means "watching Netflix" (or the like).

Unless you are a missionary in a foreign country without internet for many weeks at a time I do not recommend downloading large amounts of your library (to your iPad or iPhone). It is trouble and heartache.

Many features require internet. When you have internet to use those features, you will have internet to open up cloud resources.
When you don't have internet, many reasons why you would want access to thousands of books aren't available to you, so why have them downloaded?
The mobile app is good, but prone to corruption. This includes resources and the app itself. If the app gets corrupted, the best fix is often to delete and reinstall. Redownloading thousands of books is a pain.
If a resource gets corrupted, it can cause troubles with notes & highlights.
It is easier for the app to maintain and update 100 books over 1000.

Jim Dean

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1219549#Comment_1219549

Thanks.
Having been a programmer since 1967, I’m familiar with the hardware and software concepts.
I’m not familiar with the mobile app, and only have a rough Idea of its offline capabilities.
I never planned to download very many resources - just the ones I use the most.
I am hoping that orig language drill down is possible offline, for meanings and morphology.
I know that the analysis mand correlation expert system stuff is all cloud based.

Question: is there anything that the mobile app can do on the iPhone that it cannot do on the iPad?

The iPad has a lot more screen real estate - that’s why I think I’ll prefer it to the iPhone.
Thanks again for your help.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1219560#Comment_1219560

There is nothing that the iPhone incarnation CAN do that the iPad incarnation CANT. For the most part, they are equivalent. I don’t have my iPad with me now, but I think the iPad version has more functionality in sermons. Again, I don’t use that feature (and wouldn’t).

The iPad incarnation is much better for reading at length, taking notes, etc. The iPhone incarnation is great for times I don’t have my other devices (like now, sitting in a school car line!).