What does the UserAgent “iPad” mean in web radio logs?

What is the UserAgent “iPad”?

If the UserAgent “iPad” appears in your web radio logs, your stream was played via an Apple iPad. The iPad runs iPadOS, a variant of iOS, and is often used for mobile media consumption – especially for:

  • Internet radio
  • Podcasts
  • Music streaming
  • Background sound in everyday life or the office

What does an iPad UserAgent look like?

A typical entry might look like this:

Mozilla/5.0 (iPad; CPU OS 17_2 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15...

Included:

  • “iPad” = device
  • “OS 17_2” = installed iPadOS version
  • Access was usually via Safari, an app or an embedded player

Which apps do iPad listeners use?

iPad users often listen to web radio via:

  • Safari (web browser)
  • iTunes / Apple Music
  • myTuner Radio – App Store link
  • TuneIn Radio
  • VRadio
  • or directly via embedded players in websites

With its larger screen, the iPad is ideal for convenient media consumption – e.g. on the sofa, in the office or in the kitchen.

What does the UserAgent “iPad” say about your listeners?

Accesses with the UserAgent “iPad” indicate:

  • comfort-oriented mobile use
  • long listening times in stationary situations (e.g. at home)
  • Users with high purchasing power and an interest in a good audio experience
  • Handset that switches between touch operation and desktop-like use

Conclusion: iPad stands for modern, relaxed use

The UserAgent “iPad” shows that your stream was listened to via an Apple tablet. This listener group uses modern technology, often streams conveniently via Wi-Fi and prefers user-friendly, visually appealing interfaces.