Scratch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Development Tools for iPad

Scratch is not available for iPad but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad Game Development Tool alternative is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Scratch and four of them are Game Development Tools available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad Game Development Tool alternatives to Scratch are Banquise, Maratis and Roguelike Browser Boilerplate.

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Scratch alternatives are mainly Game Development Tools, but if you're looking for IDEs or Roguelike Games you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, iPad and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Scratch.
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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

     193 likes

    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    123 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    GDevelop vs Scratch Comments
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    Not only does G-develop allow you to do all sorts of exports, but also is very easy to use, and is free! one of the best engines in my opinion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceScratch is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
  2. Banquise icon

    Banquise

     5 likes

    Banquise is a global community of players and creators. Create any games or other interactive content in no-code and share it with the whole community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Banquise screenshot 1
     
  4. Maratis icon

    Maratis

     7 likes

    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Maratis screenshot 1
     
  5. Roguelike Browser Boilerplate icon

    Roguelike Browser Boilerplate

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    Make your online roguelike game in JavaScript with this handy template project. If you've ever wanted to make a roguelike game and you already know how to make a web page, this project is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Roguelike Browser Boilerplate screenshot 1
     
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