As technology changes, so do the ways we create and present worship lyrics and media in church sanctuaries. Sometimes big and bulky church media presentation programs aren’t what we need, but rather slim and agile mobile applications for tablets. These tools allow for more flexibility, portability and can keep you running lean and clean. Here are four iPad presentation apps that can get your church visuals running on your big screens via Apple TV or Apple Video Adapter.
Planning Center Projector
Planning Center Projection Official Website
Planning Center Projector iTunes Preview Page
Planning Center Projector is the most well developed church presentation application for the Apple iPad. The app connects to your existing Planning Center Online account and displays lyrics, images, videos and slides during your service.
Key features include:
Cloud based
Select an image or video background for any item
Apply new formatting to any item
Import PowerPoint or Keynote presentations
Add or edit lyrics on the fly
Reorder your slides
Use online or offline
Choose 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 standard definition aspect ratios
Limelight App
Limelight App Official Website
Limelight App iTunes Preview Page
Limelight is a presentation management application that easily lets you create slides to show on your projector. It is ideal for church worship services when a laptop is not available.
Key features include:
Supports any sony lyrics in .TXT format
Create new presentations on the device
Sync files with iTunes
Supports bible versions ASV, KJV and WEB translations
Supports PowerPoint files and images from photo gallery app
Keynote
Keynote Official Website
Keynote iTunes Preview Page
According to Apple, Keynote is the most powerful presentation app ever designed for a mobile device. It can create world-class presentations with animated elements and transitions with a touch of a finger.
Key features include:
iCloud integration
Apple designed themes
Slide masters, animations, fonts and style options
View and edit Keynote ’09 or Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
Haiku Deck
Haiku Deck Official Website
Haiku Deck iTunes Preview Page
Haiku Deck is a simple and fun way to create stunning presentations. It has been featured on iTunes “What’s Hot” list for it’s ability to create beautiful slideshows quickly and easily.
Key features include:
Helps you create stunning presentations
Connects with free Creative Commons photo library
Create numbered and bulleted lists
Import, crop and reposition images from your iPad, Flickr, Instagram, Facebook, Dropbox and other sources
Apply fonts, image settings and color palettes easily
Honorable Mention
Proclaim Remote
Proclaim Remote Official Website
Proclaim iTunes Preview Page
ProPresenter Remote
ProPresenter Remote Official Website
ProPresenter Remote iTunes Preview Page