Minecraft - Pocket Edition now available for iPhone and iPad

By Leanna Lofte
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The popular computer game Minecraft is now available on the iPhone and iPad. As of right now, Minecraft - Pocket Edition only includes Creative Mode, but there are plans to include Survival Mode in the future.

Imagine it, build it. Create worlds on the go with Minecraft - Pocket Edition

Minecraft - Pocket Edition allows you to build on the go. Use blocks to create masterpieces as you travel, hangout with friends, sit at the park, the possibilities are endless. Move beyond the limits of your computer and play Minecraft everywhere you go.

  • Randomized worlds
  • Build anything you can imagine
  • Build with 36 different kinds of blocks
  • Invite and play with friends to your world (local wireless network)
  • Save multi-player worlds on your own phone

Minecraft - Pocket Edition is available on the iPhone and iPad for $6.99.

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Leanna Lofte
Leanna Lofte

Former app and photography editor at iMore, Leanna has since moved on to other endeavors. Mother, wife, mathamagician, even though she no longer writes for iMore you can still follow her on Twitter @llofte.

8 Comments
  • If it doesn't already have it, this seriously needs iCade support.
  • How do we know that it won't expand? Its on iOS! They could easily send updates out to include survival mode and everything. I say just give it time.
  • Do you need mine craft for your computer in order for it to work on your iPad?
  • I Have This On My Ipod! I Play It Alot!
  • Its So Awesome!
  • @Zachattack123 No You Dont Need It On Your Computer. Its A Free App. Its Called "Minecraft - Pocket Edition Lite"
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  • It is now possible to install special addons for MCPE. Will leave the link here for those interested minecraftpe-mods .com/load/addons_for_minecraft_pe/8