If you've been searching for game development tools, especially for Android, you might have come across hyperPad and wondered: "Is hyperPad available for Android?" The short answer is no. There are no immediate plans to bring the full hyperPad app to Android, but we do have some exciting work underway.

In this post, we'll explain why hyperPad is designed for iOS, how it makes the most of iPads for game development, and why iPad is a great platform for no-code game creation. We'll also cover our future plans for Android.

hyperPad: Built for iOS, Tailored for Game Creators

Native iOS Game Development

hyperPad is a game development app designed exclusively for Apple's iOS ecosystem. Our focus is to give you a fast, intuitive way to build games, apps, and interactive content. Because hyperPad is native to iOS, you get the most out of Apple's hardware and software working together: faster performance, smoother workflows, and direct access to iOS features like CoreGraphics, Metal, and ARKit.

Android spans hundreds of devices with different screen sizes and capabilities. iOS offers a more uniform environment. That lets you focus on creating instead of worrying about hardware compatibility or performance issues. For game dev on Apple, hyperPad is built to get the most out of the device you already love.

The Benefits of Game Development on iPad

Power and Performance One of the key reasons we develop only for iOS is the performance of Apple's iPads. With the M1 and M2 chips, iPads offer processing capabilities that rival some desktop computers. Whether you're building complex, interactive games or small apps, iPads give you the speed you need to bring your ideas to life.

Optimized for Touch and Pencil When you make games with hyperPad on an iPad, you can use Apple Pencil and touch. This hands-on approach makes it easy for artists, designers, and developers to work directly on their projects with precision. You can draw characters, design environments, and animate your game without a separate graphics tablet or other external devices.

A Simple No-Code Experience We've always been passionate about making game development accessible to everyone, whatever their coding knowledge. That's why hyperPad is built around a no-code workflow: you build games with drag-and-drop Behaviors. Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or an experienced designer, Behaviors let you create without writing a single line of code.

When you use hyperPad on an iPad, you get no-code iPad game development with tools that are deeply integrated into iOS.

Why hyperPad Will Remain Exclusive to Apple

Designed for Apple Creators At hyperPad, we focus on quality over quantity. Instead of spreading ourselves thin across multiple operating systems, we put all our resources into the best experience for creators on Apple devices. That lets us optimize hyperPad for game dev on iPad, and tailor every feature to iOS devices, from performance to interface design.

Straightforward App Store Export Because hyperPad is built for iOS, your projects are made for the Apple App Store from the start. When your game or app is ready, you export it from hyperPad. Export creates an Xcode project, and you submit it to the App Store from a Mac. You don't have to adapt your project for different operating systems or chase compatibility issues across devices. Our goal is to keep the process simple for anyone committed to iOS game development.

hyperPad and the Apple Ecosystem Staying with iOS lets us keep pace with Apple's newest features, like AR development, machine learning, and Metal for graphics rendering. As the iPad evolves, so will hyperPad, so you have access to the latest tools Apple offers.

The Future: hyperPad on Android?

hyperPad is currently an iOS-native app, and we do intend to be on Android one day. It's a big undertaking, so it's planned for the distant future.

In the meantime, we're working on making the hyperPad Hub available on Android. Part of that work involves porting hyperPad to a new graphics engine that will work across platforms: iOS, Android, and even the web. This project will take at least a year, and it's an exciting step toward making hyperPad available to more creators on more platforms.

The Future of No-Code Game Development is on iPad

We often get asked if we'll ever bring the full hyperPad app to Android. Our current focus is iOS, and the future holds exciting possibilities. For now, we're committed to Apple's ecosystem, which lets us focus on new features, your experience, and quality.

If you're looking for a tool for iPad game dev, hyperPad lets you create interactive games and apps with no code. Maybe you're an artist who wants to turn your Procreate creations into interactive games, a student interested in game design, or a professional developer building your next app. hyperPad has what you need to succeed on iOS.

Get Started with hyperPad Today

hyperPad Starter is free and includes one project. When you want more projects and App Store export, upgrade to hyperPad for a one-time USD $14.99. Either way, you build your games on your iPad. Whether you're making simple puzzle games or long narrative adventures, you'll find what you need within the Apple ecosystem.

hyperPad is here to support your creative vision, on iOS for now. Try out Behaviors for free with hyperPad Starter!

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