Best Game-Making Apps

Roundups of game engines and game-making apps, including free and no-code options that run on iPad.

Best Scratch Alternatives for iPad Game Creation

Compare Scratch, hyperPad, GDevelop, Hopscotch, and Swift Playgrounds by learning goal, iPad workflow, and the kind of project you want to build.

Kids and TeensScratch

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Top No‑Code Game Engines of 2026 for Beginner Developers

Compare the top no-code game engines of 2026 for beginners (hyperPad, Construct 3, GDevelop and Buildbox) and see why hyperPad stands out for indie creators.

BeginnersIndie Developers

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How to Make and Publish an iPad Game on the App Store

Build and test a 2D game on iPad with hyperPad, then follow the Xcode Export and App Store Connect workflow required to publish it as an iOS app.

App Store

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Best Free Game Maker Apps for iPad

Compare three free ways to make games on iPad: hyperPad Starter for visual 2D games, ScratchJr for young learners, and Swift Playground for Swift code.

hyperPad Starter

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Best No-Code Game Makers for Experimental Art Games

A look at popular no-code game makers for experimental art games: hyperPad, RPG Maker MZ, Stencyl, Construct 3, Twine, and GameSalad.

Artists

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Best iPad Game Engines for Visual Coding and No-Code Game Development

With visual coding tools and no-code game engines, you can make high-quality games without writing code. Here are the best options for iPad.

Beginners

by hyperPad

Best No-Code Platforms for Game Development on iPad

Compare the best no-code platforms for making games on iPad, from hyperPad to Scratch, Construct, and Bloxels, and learn how to choose the right one.

Beginners

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Guide to the Best Game Development Tools for iPad

What to look for in an iPad game development tool: drag-and-drop building, custom assets, screen resolution handling, a visual logic editor, and community.

Beginners

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A Free Resource Guide for iPad Game Developers with No-Code Tools

Making games on iPad is easier with no-code tools like hyperPad. Here are free resources for game design, art, music, sound, and storytelling.

Beginners

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Best iPad Apps for Game Development: A Practical Toolkit

Build an iPad game-development toolkit with hyperPad for game logic, plus current apps for art, audio, files, and gameplay clips.

Indie Developers

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iOS App Development Tools for iPad Creators

The top iOS app development tools for building apps and games in 2025, from Xcode to no-code options like hyperPad that you use on iPad.

iOS App Development

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Create Your Own Game Online

How to create your own game online: pick a platform, use learning resources, start small, and learn from indie hits like Stardew Valley and Hollow Knight.

Indie Developers