PlayCover

PlayCover is an open-source macOS application that restores the ability to run iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/etc.). It simulates an iPad environment to enable native app execution and offers custom input mapping, making it especially useful for gaming and sideloading on macOS.

Features

Runs iOS app .ipa packages natively on Apple Silicon Macs
Keymapping support (keyboard, mouse, controller) for touch controls
Optimized for performance—leveraging macOS’s virtualization abilities
Simulates iPad environment for compatibility and staging
GUI installation with Drag‑and‑Drop .ipa support
Requires macOS Monterey (12.0+) on Apple Silicon platforms

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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Mac

Programming Language

Swift

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Registered

2025-08-05

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