iOS on older ipad
My iPad is about 7 years old and it has iOS 10.3.3 and when I go to software updates it says it is up to date but a number of apps won't install on an iOS prior to iOS 11. Does that mean to upgrade I have to change iPads
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Replacement your iPad will be the order of the day...
If your iPad is currently running, or cannot be updated beyond iOS 10.3.3/4, then have an iPad4.
Update support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions.
Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.
If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad7 supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications and capabilities that will vastly outperform your old iPad4. Other models of iPad will provide a step-up in performance and features.
I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating your current options.