Ipad2 Apps

As I await the arrival of my Ipad2 I am wondering what apps you all feel are must haves. Obviously the Logos App is the first one I will be downloading, but I was wondering if there are others that would complement it well.

Of course any other apps that you feel are must haves for someone interested in theology, history, geography, etc. would also be appreciated!

Thanks for the help...I cannot wait to experience Logos on Ipad!

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Ryan Boyer

You will definitely need Dropbox. This will allow you to pick up files on your iPad from your desktop. There are limitations. You can't edit. You will experience some formatting trouble. But, at the end of the day when the preacher shows up on Sunday morning and doesn't have a voice, you can simply open your favorite sermon from you desktop and get busy.

I really like GoodReader. It will cost you about $5, but it is more than worth the money. You can open pdf's and mark them up with highlighting, underlining, insert notes, etc. I use this exclusively when I have several articles from the ATLA database to read (which, by the way, has an app). I have started using GoodReader for my notes in Bible class. I open Logos and then GoodReader and four-finger-swipe between the two. Easy peasy. I have also cancelled print subscriptions to JBL and JETS and read them on my iPad, and store them on my computer.

Some other must-have's that don't have much to do with Bible study are Kindle app (although, you could use it for Bible study I suppose), Skype, Facebook, Pages, Keynote, The Weather Channel, Google Earth, Amazon, Ebay, Yahoo Sortacular, and the game Metal Storm.

Enjoy.

Paul N

If you're big on RSS feeds I recommend Reeder

It syncs with the desktop version (or rather my Google Reader account) so what is read on one platform isn't shown to me again on the other. Very simple to use. Logos feeds (Twitter, CP, Pre-Pub, Blog) are useful to have; Every theologian seems to have an interesting blog these days...

[EDIT]

I second Ryan's DropBox recommendation! [Y]

Jerry M

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/309987#Comment_309987

You'll want to stay informed of Logos affairs.

nicky crane

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/309988#Comment_309988

I use vyrso possibly more than the logos app.

Stephen

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/309990#Comment_309990

I use MacJournal for taking notes during services and it is also a great journaling/outlining tool

Stephen

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310093#Comment_310093

I also use OmniFocus on iPad/iPhone and Mac. it is a greta task management app. I use it for task and project management. There are some other apps out there but for me having the power of this app helps me out.

Paul N

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310094#Comment_310094

Has anyone come across an app that uses QR codes to make lists? I was in Best Buy reading online reviews of products as I scanned their QR codes but was unable to save the products to a list that I wanted to remember...

JT (alabama24)

As I await the arrival of my Ipad2 I am wondering what apps you all feel are must haves.

Angry Birds (stress relief)
Pages
Drop Box
There's a Monster at the end of the book. (if you have a preschooler)
Rowmote Pro
Bebot (for fun)
Netflix
Adobe Ideas
Twitter
Facebook (unfortunately)

Jonathan Sine

I recommend SugarSync over Dropbox. It allows you to sync and share multiple folders.

Also recommend Docs to Go which works with SugarSync. I can compose and edit my sermons and have them automatically sync and access across platforms.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310181#Comment_310181

I recommend SugarSync over Dropbox. It allows you to sync and share multiple folders.

So does dropbox. I don't understand what you are saying.

Philana Crouch

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310189#Comment_310189

Some good ones are

Inbox Touch (its a GTD list organizer)

Facebook Premium (it has the notes feature and you can share your friends posts).

Early Edition is a really good RSS reader

Articles is a wikipedia browser

Netflix

CNN

PBS, ABC, 60 Min ect.

Boxee - great way to bookmark videos to watch...I keep a list in Boxee of my favorite Logos 4 videos and find it helpful. I will watch the tutorial on my iPad while practicing on the Desktop version

Bible app by YouVersion (Logos is definitely better, I am not mentioning them as competition but to supplement, they have access to audio Bibles)

Audible very good selection of audiobooks (also www.christianaudio.com is a good source for audiobooks and audio Bibles)

Read it Later or Instapaper

Awesome Note

Evernote

Instacast (its for podcasts)

Blessings,

Philana

Jonathan Sine

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310189#Comment_310189

So does dropbox. I don't understand what you are saying.

I believe with Dropbox, you are limited to a single folder. With SugarSync you can backup and sync as many of your folders as you like.

https://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html

Alan Charles Gielczyk

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310260#Comment_310260

I have 15 folders in my Dropbox, I believe you can have as many as you want.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310260#Comment_310260

I believe with Dropbox, you are limited to a single folder. With SugarSync you can backup and sync as many of your folders as you like.

With DropBox, you have a single folder, but as many folders inside. The advantage over Sugar Sync, is that DropBox comes with a free option (which is what I use.)

Philana Crouch

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310271#Comment_310271

I have 15 folders in my Dropbox, I believe you can have as many as you want.

This is correct, you can also have private and shared folders. For example I have a couple of folders that are shared between me and my dad. He can add files to that folder and it is syncs, I can also add files to the same folder and he gets them.

Its very useful.

Stephen

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310098#Comment_310098

Has anyone come across an app that uses QR codes to make lists? I was in Best Buy reading online reviews of products as I scanned their QR codes but was unable to save the products to a list that I wanted to remember...

have you tried instapaper?

Dan Francis

Lectionary is based on the Book of Common Prayer and includes the Revised Common Lectionary, making it useful for most denominations that follow a modern liturgical calendar. It also has options for Daily office lectionary too… if you use the RCL it;s a wonderful program.

-dan

You can find Lectionary here

http://iphonelectionary.com/download/

Saint of the Day is a good one too.

Hilarious Christianity Hangman is fun and always has a fact about person or term of the puzzle.

Blue Fire is a great secondary book reader for reading some of your non iBook books you might own.

Kindle is good too.

Piano Cats is always fun too...

-Dan

Ben Phillips

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310277#Comment_310277

I use both Dropbox and Sugarsync. I use Dropbox for personal stuff and Sugarsync for church stuff (so as to not mistakenly share things I don't want others to have access to). Sugarsync DOES have a free option, it is just not as publicized as Dropbox's. Go to https://www.sugarsync.com/products/sync_pricing.html and look for the little box below the paid plans. They actually give you 5GB free, compared to Dropbox's 2GB.

The advantage of Sugarsync, as mentioned, is that you can designate which files/folders to sync without having to move them all into the Dropbox folder. There are methods to basically trick Dropbox into syncing folders without having them physically located, but for many this is too much work. Try them both and see which one you like the best.

As far as other apps are concerned:

I like Penultimate for hand-written notes.
Evernote Peek is cool if you have time to create the notebook for studying and memorizing Scripture (requires the smart cover to function).
Wunderlist for a basic task manager that syncs across multiple platforms (there are more robust options, as mentioned above).
Only get the iWork apps (Pages, Keynote) if you are an Apple user who regularly uses these. Otherwise some of the other office suites work better if you are an Office user on a main system.
The Amazon app is great for comparing book prices (Yes, some of us do still purchase actual paper books!).
Kindle app for digital books Logos does not have and even for exporting and reading some Logos books until we get the notes and highlighting.
Redbox for renting movies/games.
PDF Reader Pro and some of the free options work well if you are tight on finances.

Two other notes about purchasing apps to save some money. First, remember that iTunes gift cards are redeemable in the App Store. This time of the year, Best Buy and other stores are putting them on sale. If you can, buy some of them at a discount, put them on your account and then use them as you need. I have saved a lot of money doing this. Second, if you are patient and do some research you can wait for major upgrades to apps as well as major holidays. During these times the devs often run sales and you can get the apps for a discounted price.

Hope this helps!

Rev. Kelly Todd

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310301#Comment_310301

Dan, I use the Lutheran Service Book lectionary which is quite similar to the RCL... mine is in my logos books on my ipad and iphone... I know that some of the other lectionaries are as well.

Lectionary is based on the Book of Common Prayer and includes the Revised Common Lectionary, making it useful for most denominations that follow a modern liturgical calendar. It also has options for Daily office lectionary too… if you use the RCL it;s a wonderful program.

-dan

You can find Lectionary here

http://iphonelectionary.com/download/

Saint of the Day is a good one too.

Hilarious Christianity Hangman is fun and always has a fact about person or term of the puzzle.

Blue Fire is a great secondary book reader for reading some of your non iBook books you might own.

Kindle is good too.

Piano Cats is always fun too...

-Dan

Paul N

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310286#Comment_310286

Has anyone come across an app that uses QR codes to make lists? I was in Best Buy reading online reviews of products as I scanned their QR codes but was unable to save the products to a list that I wanted to remember...

have you tried instapaper?

Stephen, THANK YOU! I was able to download Instapaper on my iPad and then "Send to Instapaper" on my Android phone. Works like a charm!

Stanley McConnell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310335#Comment_310335

HI All: Is there a read out loud on the iPad2 for Logos?

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310727#Comment_310727

HI All: Is there a read out loud on the iPad2 for Logos?

Stanley - Welcome to the forums! Sorry, no, there is no "read aloud" in the mobile app.

Dan Sheppard

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310286#Comment_310286

have you tried instapaper?

Stephen-

The problem with Instapaper, is that I have to go READ the articles!!!

Seriously, it is a great program.

I use:

Logos
Dropbox
Pages
Noteshelf (for literally writing-not typing)
PDF Expert allows highlighting or even taking notes right on the PDF file
Kindle
Either iQuotation or Quotes, or both
iBooks will let you easily import PDF files

I have specialized websites, which offer theological discussions, blogs, etc:
Gnesio
Cyberbrethren
Pastoral Meanderings
PrayNow
First Things
Gottesdienst
RealReality
Biblia.com

And the two most important ones,
Netflix
Starbuck's

Dan Francis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310318#Comment_310318

I am aware that Logos has a wonderful selection of lectionaries but they tend to require an internet conception (wifi or signal) I often have neither… and having an app that lays everything out for quick access off my phone is important to me. Also I like the PrayerBook Psalter palms in the APP. It is the one i used growing up in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the one I have used in Book of Alternative Services Canada of Anglican Church. I even put the entire Psalter on my phone in PDB book marked for lutheran plain chant.

-Dan

Dan, I use the Lutheran Service Book lectionary which is quite similar to the RCL... mine is in my logos books on my ipad and iphone... I know that some of the other lectionaries are as well.

Philana Crouch

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310799#Comment_310799

I am aware that Logos has a wonderful selection of lectionaries but they tend to require an internet conception (wifi or signal) I often have neither… and having an app that lays everything out for quick access off my phone is important to me. Also I like the PrayerBook Psalter palms in the APP. It is the one i used growing up in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the one I have used in Book of Alternative Services Canada of Anglican Church. I even put the entire Psalter on my phone in PDB book marked for lutheran plain chant.

-Dan

Dan, I use the Lutheran Service Book lectionary which is quite similar to the RCL... mine is in my logos books on my ipad and iphone... I know that some of the other lectionaries are as well.

You can download the lectionaries for offline use, I have done this on my iPad. It works just fine. You download them when connected to wi-fi, and then they will work when offline.

Blessings,

Philana

Dan Francis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/310818#Comment_310818

Unlike the Logos desktop program the references only are printed in the lectionary and putting it into airplane mode. It did not automatically jump to the correct spot nor was it stable crashed twice on me. So, for me I am not going to depend on a slow undependable, and inconvenient APP, when i can have a fast, stable convenient app available to me. That is not to say Logos is a bad iOS APP just in it's implementation it is not good for my needs and works slowly, it is the slowest Bible program I own for my iPhone, and I will not depend on it in the least till it has some major improvements. That being said, I do wish to thank Logos for their hard work, they have made major strides in functionality and I am glad i can have the resources they offer avail be on my phone. But iPhones and iPads are powerful enough to do somethings and until they offer a simple passage guide for offline use I will consider it nothing but my last to go to Bible program on my phone, even though Logos is always my first to go to program on mac, although for any serious word study I still prefer accordance, but then so do a large minority of windows users since the Accordance staff have always had to keep emulation notes up for the number of windows users wanting it.

-Dan

PS:Just to reiterate LOGOS desktop is wonderful, i use it every day and value it greatly, the mobile APP is handy in a pinch but not fleshed out enough or stable enough for my liking, by this time next year I have little doubt many of the features I want might be in there but for now this is my opinion.