Can a singular iPad support multiple users with an Apple Fitness+ Family subscription

Unlike other computers with which you may be familiar, that support multiple user profiles - other than “managed” educational environments, OS/iPadOS devices are not intended to be shared. iPhone and iPad in domestic settings are intended to be single-user.

Be aware that if you sign-out of iCloud and other Apple services - and allow another user to sign-in - you may in many circumstances be unable to change back for 90-days. Unless you fully understand and accept the implications, you would be well advised to reconsider sharing an iPad between users.

Whilst acknowledging that multiple User profiles are supported in managed Educational environments, contributors here have no insight into Apple’s future intentions of extending this functionality to other usage settings. The Terms of Use that govern participation within the Apple Support Communities disallows speculation.

Apple do invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via their Product Feedback portal:

Product Feedback - Apple

As you all have an individual iPhones, whilst addition of multiple iPads to you device inventory remains an option, you perhaps already have access to the most appropriate solution for your needs.

If you intend to use the iPad for the purpose that you describe, there is nothing stopping you from using a single iPad. If, however, you intend to have personal data on the iPad that you wish to segregate from the data of other users, then neither iPhone nor iPad are suitable.

Your issue is perhaps due to misunderstanding of the iOS/iPadOS system/security architecture. The underlying file-system architecture is not designed to provide separation of user profiles. To cite a useful data-hygiene analogy - whilst there is nothing to prevent you from sharing a toothbrush between members of your family, you’d probably choose to avoid doing so.

sparkbox wrote:

The real point is the iPad should support multiple users - especially for those using their family subscriptions.

But, it doesn't and it never has. You can let Apple know you'd like to see something different here:

Product Feedback - Apple

My television (55 inches), on a small stand takes up less than 1'x3' feet.

sparkbox wrote:

I realize I could do this with a TV/monitor and an apple tv device, but in a 100 year old house with plaster walls in perfect shape; the last thing I want to do is hang a tv on them.

TVs do not have to be hung on walls. They generally come with stands and an be placed on an item of furniture.

It’s not “my” logic at all.

All that I (and other Contributors) can offer is an explanation as to what you can do with the available tools - and what you can’t. Debate as to the relative merits of what is possible, versus what isn’t, is a pointless exercise.

Apple invite submission of constructive comment and feature requests via their Product Feedback portal. Given your evident dislike for Apple products, the feedback pages would be the most appropriate channel through which to direct your opinion.

LotusPilot, thanks for another great answer. I have a tendency to forgot that 90-day rule.