Is 256GB Enough For iPad?

Last Updated on May 15, 2023 by Ernests Embutnieks

The more storage you want, the more expensive it gets. Whether or not 256GB storage is enough for you, highly depends on how you plan to use the device.

If you only use your iPad for basic tasks such as browsing the internet, checking email, and creating documents, watching YouTube and movies, 256 GB is more than enough. However, if you plan on using your iPad for more storage-intensive tasks, such as storing large collections of photos, videos, or music, or if you plan on installing many applications, you may want to consider an iPad with more storage.

I personally believe the 256 GB iPad model is for Power Users.

Lately, the 256GB model iPad has become very popular. At one point it was the most popular model of all. But overall, it’s the second most popular choice right after the 64GB iPad.

Average File Sizes on iPad

To understand how much storage you need for your iPad, you need to know how much each media file weighs on average, how much each song weighs, how much each video weighs, each game, each movie, etc.

Screenshots on iPad are anywhere from 3MB to 10MB big, depending on many factors.

If you want to download a movie, it’s going to be around 600MB. A single episode is around 160MB. The good news is that you can delete them when you are done.

Most Popular Apps on iPad and Their Size

You have to know the average size of apps and games, to determine whether or not 64GB storage is enough for you.

App	Size
Procreate	~600MB
Goodnotes 5	~585MB
Notability	~1.6GB
TikTok	~372MB
YouTube Kids	~189MB
Spotify	~160MB
Google Chrome	~282MB
FOX Sports	~86MB
Facebook	~312MB
Adobe Photoshop	~308MB
Canva	~160MB
Sketchbook	~130MB
Lightroom	~308MB

You can have all the most popular apps on your 256GB iPad, and you will still have free space. As you can see it’s plenty of space.

Most Popular Games on iPad and Their Size

Game	Size
Among Us	~540MB
Hearthstone	~3.5GB
Stardew Valley	~367MB
Clash Royal	~208MB
Minecraft	~900MB
Alto’s Odyssey	~218MB
Bastion	~1.4GB
Catana HD	~813MB
Monument Valley	~316MB

The average song is around 5-10MB big downloaded from Spotify.

What Can You Do With 256GB iPad?

All the same, things you could do with any other storage option:

Watch Movies (offline/online)

• Store Photos
• Store Videos
• Download Games
• Download Applications
• Download Music
• Store Files (Documents)

With 256 GB storage, you don’t have to worry that much about limitations, or that storage is going to run out.

What Are The Storage Options For Newest iPads?

iPad Model	Storage Options
iPad	64 GB, 256 GB
iPad Mini	64 GB, 256 GB
iPad Air	64 GB, 256 GB
iPad Pro	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB

You might notice that the 32GB storage option is no longer available. The iOS software is just getting bigger and bigger with each update, the apps and games are getting bigger, and Apple doesn’t want their users and clients to have a bad experience.

The more storage you want for your iPad, the more expensive your iPad will get. iPad Pro (2022 model) 11-inch model 128 GB costs $797, and the 256 GB model costs $898. The price difference is extraordinary. It’s an extra $101 for 128GB of storage space. This is why we created this article to help you understand your storage requirements a bit better.

Can I Extend iPad’s Storage?

You can extend the storage on your iPad by using external storage solutions, such as a USB flash drive or a hard drive. These devices can be plugged into your iPad using a compatible adapter, such as a Lightning to USB adapter, and can be used to store and access additional files and data.

You can use external storage to store files that you don’t need to access on a regular basis, or to store files that are too large to fit on your iPad’s internal storage. This can help free up space on your iPad and allow you to access your files and data from any device.

To use external storage to extend the storage on your iPad, you will need to purchase a compatible external storage device and adapter. There are many different external storage devices and adapters available, and each one has its own features and compatibility. Once you have the necessary hardware, you can connect the external storage device to your iPad and transfer your files and data to it.

Can You Extend iPad’s Storage with Cloud Storage?

You can also use cloud storage to extend the storage on your iPad. Cloud storage is a type of online storage service that allows you to store, access, and share files and data over the internet.

Using cloud storage to extend the storage on your iPad is a convenient and flexible way to manage your files and data. You can use cloud storage to store files that you don’t need to access on a regular basis, or to store files that are too large to fit on your iPad’s internal storage. This can help free up space on your iPad, and allow you to access your files and data from any device.

I recommend using these cloud storages: Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive

• Every Apple user has a 5GB of free storage on iCloud
• Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage
• Dropbox offers up to 2GB of free cloud storage

Does The Operating System of the iPad Take Up Storage?

When you purchase an iPad, the operating system and any pre-installed software will already be installed on the device, and will take up some of the available storage space. For example, the latest version of the iPad operating system, iPadOS 16, takes up about 3 GB of storage space when installed on an iPad.

In addition to the operating system, any additional software or updates that you install on your iPad will also take up storage space. This can include applications, games, utility software, and system updates. The total storage space used by the operating system and additional software can add up over time, and may require you to delete files or uninstall applications to free up space.

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