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There are many alternatives to Minecraft for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is SurvivalCraft, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Minecraft and 18 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Minecraft are The Blockheads, Minecraft Earth, Planet of Cubes Survival Craft and Junk Jack.

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  1. SurvivalCraft icon

    SurvivalCraft

     60 likes

    You are marooned on the shores of an infinite blocky world. Explore, mine resources, craft tools and weapons, hunt and make traps. Build a shelter to survive nights and share your worlds online. Possibilities are infinite in this sandbox survival and construction game.

    44 SurvivalCraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    SurvivalCraft vs Minecraft Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    9

    SurvivalCraft has a unique feature where you can download and upload adventure maps with ease without needing to pay or use an external application. in general, it's pretty fun to play. However, minecraft is a bit more fun!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    i think it is because it is free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Smith Li
    Positive
    1

    All types of these games are amazing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • SurvivalCraft is Freemium and ProprietaryMinecraft is Paid and Proprietary
  2. The Blockheads icon

    The Blockheads

     18 likes

    Night is falling and your blockhead is freezing. You haven't yet made shelter and your campfire has gone out. All you have is a spade, some wood and a few sticks. You have only minutes before exhaustion hits. Do you create a bed, dig a cave or refuel your fire?

    What wil.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    The Blockheads vs Minecraft Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Has the same voxel feel but with different features and a 2D side view, and it even has servers, sadly has no mods

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • The Blockheads is Free and ProprietaryMinecraft is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Planet of Cubes Survival Craft icon

    Planet of Cubes Survival Craft

     3 likes

    Welcome to Planet of Cubes Survival MMO Games - the ONLY SURVIVAL Real Time block building online multiplayer games with thousands of players online in the MASSIVE open world made of cubes and blocks! Play this unique sandbox adventure game with TONS OF EXCITED FEATURES, meet...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Planet of Cubes Survival Craft screenshot 1
     
  6. Junk Jack icon

    Junk Jack

     14 likes

    Make the world truly yours in Junk Jack, a relaxing sandbox experience focused on building and improving your home. Discover new planets, tame and breed creatures, cook foods, collect animal companions, farm exotic plants, collect fish, grow flowers, play with your friends!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Junk Jack screenshot 1
     
  7. World of Cubes icon

    World of Cubes

     1 like

    Create your own worlds with thousands of random players or friends online in Multiplayer mode or start your own survival game on the infinite randomly generated maps!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Minecraft
    • Roblox
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    World of Cubes vs Minecraft Comments
    RavenJack00
    Positive
    0

    I like world of cubes because it features multiple worlds and the worlds are really good definitely give this a try

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • World of Cubes is Freemium and ProprietaryMinecraft is Paid and Proprietary
  9. RealmCraft icon

    RealmCraft

     2 likes

    RealmCraft is a sandbox construction game with 3D procedurally generated infinity world. Create and break apart various kinds of blocks, explore the environment, gather resources, craft weapons, build shelter and take part in combat with dangerous opponents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
    • itch.io
    • Oculus Rift
    Worlds Exploration
     
  10. WorldCraft 3D : Build & Craft icon

    WorldCraft 3D : Build & Craft

     4 likes

    Download and Play Best FREE 3D sandbox blocks craft game with Creative Multiplayer and Survival Modes! Build creative 3D world online, get resources, craft items in survival, tame animals, watch out mobs and survive! Explore worlds created by others.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    WorldCraft 3D : Build & Craft screenshot 1
     
  11. Kidblock icon

    Kidblock

     3 likes

    Kidblock is: Building, exploring, world sharing, multiplayer, mobs, rocket launchers, lasers, TNT, swords, crafting, mining, farming, protecting, gameplay recording and much more!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  12. Discovery icon

    Discovery

     1 like

    In 'Discovery' you can explore a giant world that is made of blocks and modify it with your own creations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Discovery screenshot 1
     
  13. Growtopia icon

    Growtopia

     13 likes

    Growtopia is a multiplayer sandbox platformer with crafting. There are an infinite number of worlds where you can create with friends. Everything in the world can be grown from trees. Discover new items by mixing the seeds of trees you already have.

    24 Growtopia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    Make friends and make them build things for you!
     
  14. iLands icon

    iLands

     3 likes

    Build your dream island in a 3D, blocky world! Play with friends in real-time!

    • Claim your own randomly-generated iLand and customize it to your liking.
    • Build into the sky, over the water, or under the ground. The only limit is your imagination!
    • Relax on the beach, discover.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Facebook
    iLands screenshot 1
     
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