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Best Free iPad Games in 2026

This list covers iPad games with free plans, including titles such as 8 Ball Pool, Among Us and Brawl Stars. It is for people who want to play without an upfront charge and compare game options on a budget.

90 apps
Research read 5 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

EA app

Free plan MacWebWindows

The EA app combines EA game access with friends, discovery and account linking on Windows and Mac.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo Visit site
2

Groovepad

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Groovepad if you want a mobile pad-based music-making app with lessons, effects, and a broad selection of sound genres.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
3

Among Us

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

6.7 Free plan Visit site
4

Unreal Editor for Fortnite

Free plan APIWindows

UEFN brings creation, collaboration, testing, and publishing tools into a Windows PC workflow for Fortnite projects.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
5

Age of Conquest IV

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.6 Free plan Visit site
6

8 Ball Pool

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.5 Free plan Visit site
7

AFK Journey

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows

6.5 Free plan Visit site
8

Asphalt Legends

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows

6.4 Free plan Visit site
9

Avatar: Realms Collide

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

6.4 Free plan Visit site
10

Clash of Clans

Free plan AndroidWindows

6.4 Free plan Visit site
11

Angry Birds Friends

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.3 Free plan Visit site
12

Boom Beach

Free plan AndroidWindows

6.3 Free plan Visit site
13

Call of Duty: Mobile

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.3 Free plan Visit site
14

Hearthstone

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

6.3 Free plan Visit site
15

Block Craft 3D: Building Games

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.2 Free plan Visit site
16

Brawl Stars

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.2 Free plan Visit site
17

Capybara Go!

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.2 Free plan Visit site
18

Flow Free

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.2 Free plan Visit site
19

Gardenscapes

Free plan AndroidWindows

6.2 Free plan Visit site
20

Honkai: Star Rail

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

6.2 Free plan Visit site
21

Magic: The Gathering Arena

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

6.2 Free plan Visit site
22

Bejeweled Blitz

Free plan iPhone

6.1 Free plan Visit site
23

Block Blast!

Free plan iPhone

6.1 Free plan Visit site
24

Clash Royale

Free plan Android

6.1 Free plan Visit site
25

Cooking Fever

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.1 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a game has a free plan or free trial, and look for in-app purchases and the paid-from price. Compare genre, multiplayer, offline play, controller support, minimum iPadOS, and support for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, or Linux. If you need to read or change code, check the licence.

Questions

Are these iPad games free to play?

The games listed offer a free plan. Their pricing model is freemium, so in-app purchases or paid features may also be available.

Do these games have free trials?

A free trial is available from items on this list. Check the individual game details to see whether a trial applies.

Can I play these games offline?

Offline play differs by game. Use the Offline play comparison field before choosing.

Do these games support controllers?

Controller support differs by game. Check the Controller support field for the title you want.

What iPadOS version do I need?

Minimum iPadOS requirements differ by game. Check the Minimum iPadOS field before installing.

Which platforms are supported?

Games on this list run across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, and Linux, with support varying by title.

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