The App Store has thousands of free games, but only a handful are worth your time. Here are the best free iPhone and iPad games of 2026. Each one is free to download, works on recent versions of iOS and can be enjoyed without spending money.
Most of these games are also on Android, so friends on either phone can play together. Android users can see the best free Android games.
Top picks at a glance
- Best shooter: Call of Duty: Mobile
- Best battle royale: PUBG Mobile
- Best strategy: Clash of Clans
- Best quick play: Brawl Stars
- Best puzzle: Candy Crush Saga
- Best for families: Ludo King
- Best offline: Alto’s Odyssey
- Best cricket: Real Cricket 24 (more in free cricket games)
Action and shooters
Call of Duty: Mobile
Fast multiplayer and battle royale with smooth controls. It also supports Bluetooth controllers on iPhone.
PUBG Mobile
Squad-based battle royale. Recent iPhones can run it at high frame rates for very smooth aiming.
Free Fire MAX
Shorter battle royale matches with an active player base in Pakistan.
Strategy and puzzle
Clash of Clans and Clash Royale
Supercell’s two classics. One is a long-term village builder and the other is a fast card battler.
Candy Crush Saga
Relaxing puzzle levels you can play in a few minutes at a time.
Chess (Chess.com)
Play people around the world, solve daily puzzles and learn with free lessons.
Relaxing and offline
Alto’s Odyssey
A calm sandboarding game with beautiful scenery that works without an internet connection. More picks in our offline games guide.
Subway Surfers
The classic endless runner that suits all ages.
Party and family
Ludo King
Play with family on one phone or with friends online. See also free board and card games.
Among Us
Social deduction that’s best with a group on voice chat.
Set up your iPhone for gaming
- Stop accidental purchases: go to Settings, then Screen Time, then Content & Privacy Restrictions, and require a password for purchases.
- Kids’ accounts: use Family Sharing with “Ask to Buy” turned on.
- Smoother play: turn off Low Power Mode while gaming and close heavy apps. More tips in how to fix game lag.
- Healthy limits: use Screen Time app limits. See our healthy gaming tips.
FAQs
Do I need to sideload anything on iPhone?
No. Every game here is in the App Store. Avoid websites that ask you to install a “profile” or a web shortcut to get a game. This is a common scam method, as explained in our safe download guide.
Are free iPhone games safe for kids?
Check the age rating on the App Store page and turn on Ask to Buy. Casual games like Subway Surfers and Ludo King are popular with families.
Related guides
- Best Free Android Games
- Best Offline Games
- Free Board & Card Games
- Healthy Gaming Tips
- Free Mobile Game Guides
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