Some days I agree with that sentiment. But then I remind myself that I treat my iPad as a task device. In this context, task and app are somewhat synonymous.
I've a short list of tasks:
Apple TV: for task "watch Apple TV+"
Safari: for task "surf internet"
Google Maps: for task "surf geography"
Animoog Z: for task "make music"
While for sure I would love ipadOS to be a real OS, as long as it's the best device for even one task that I do regularly, I'll probably keep buying new ipads - but generally only once every four years, as I get my boost for my tasks from new hardware.
I've a short list of tasks:
Apple TV: for task "watch Apple TV+"
Safari: for task "surf internet"
Google Maps: for task "surf geography"
Animoog Z: for task "make music"
While for sure I would love ipadOS to be a real OS, as long as it's the best device for even one task that I do regularly, I'll probably keep buying new ipads - but generally only once every four years, as I get my boost for my tasks from new hardware.