Is iPad Mac or iOS?

The iPad is an excellent device for doing things like watching movies or reading books, but a handful of limitations keep it from being a real work computer, mainly that it runs iOS instead of a more robust desktop operating system like Apple’s macOS.

Does iPad use Mac OS?

It’s highly unlikely Apple will ever give us an iPad that runs macOS — and that’s OK. … All you need is a copy of Mac OS X, an app that lets you run virtual machines, and plenty of storage space. Check out our step-by-step guide to learn more.