How to Play Real Minecraft on iPad: App Store Only—No Browser Version

You **cannot play Minecraft in a web browser**. It requires a native app installation.

Official Method (iPad / iPhone)

1. Open **App Store**.
2. Search **"Minecraft"** (Publisher: **Mojang Studios**).
3. Purchase **$6.99 USD** (one-time, Bedrock Edition).
4. Download & Install.
5. Sign in with **Microsoft Account** (free) for cross-play, Realms, Marketplace, skin sync.

What You Get

• Full **Bedrock Edition**: Survival, Creative, Multiplayer (Realms, Servers, LAN), Add-ons, Marketplace.
• Touch controls (customizable) + **Bluetooth Controller Support** (Xbox/PS/DualSense/Backbone).
• Cross-play with Switch, Xbox, PS4/5, Windows 10/11, Android, Fire TV.

Warning

• No "Free Minecraft" website is real. They are scams, phishing, or malware.
• "Minecraft Classic" (classic.minecraft.net) is a **free 2009 browser demo** (Creative only, 32 blocks, no save, no mobs) — not the full game.

Buy once on App Store → Play forever on all your Apple devices (Family Sharing supported).