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

Project Samples

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