If you're purchasing a new iPad, we always recommend the latest hardware. As of March 2025:

The iPad mini is also acceptable but doesn't provide as good a form-filling experience due to the smaller screen, and it is more expensive than the base model iPad.

The NexHealth Forms app doesn't have significant hardware requirements, so there's no need to upgrade storage on the device or spring for the more expensive Pro model. However, if you want or need the additional power for other reasons, the iPad Pro is more than acceptable.

Yes, but usually it's a false economy. The money saved now gets spent later, when you have to purchase a replacement iPad a year sooner than you otherwise would.

Apple has refurbished hardware available, with the caveat above - the older the device, the sooner it will need to be replaced. We do not recommend purchasing used hardware from any third-party resellers, eBay, etc.

Most likely, yes - with some important caveats. The device must be running a supported version of iOS (see below). This is important to be able to receive security patches from Apple, as well as the latest NexHealth Forms app updates from us. Older devices also tend to be more unstable and unreliable in general, leading to more crashes and a worse user experience.

All devices in this list will work with NexHealth forms. Older devices will need to be replaced sooner than newer ones. Devices marked "deprecated" will not likely function and should be replaced, devices marked as "Supported, but Advise against" will likely function, but should be replaced within the next 2 years.

Apple no longer provides security updates or supports iOS older 17 and 18, so we should advise customers that their devices should be running iOS 17 or higher.