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Blender shelves iPad app, says it's focusing on Android tablets first
Blender's long-anticipated native iPad app has been placed on hold as developers shift tablet priorities elsewhere.
A previous mockup of the potential Blender for iPad app
In June 2025, Blender announced that it would be creating a native iPad version of its popular 3D creation software. According to the team, they would be releasing the app for the iPad Pro — though they provide a timeline for release.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting one anytime soon, either.
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Blender shelves iPad app, says it's focusing on Android tablets first
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Thu Feb 26 2026, 04:19 PM EST
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A previous mockup of the potential Blender for iPad app
Blender's long-anticipated native iPad app has been placed on hold as developers shift tablet priorities elsewhere.
In June 2025, Blender announced that it would be creating a native iPad version of its popular 3D creation software. According to the team, they would be releasing the app for the iPad Pro — though they provide a timeline for release.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting one anytime soon, either.
In January 2026, the Blender team updated its project page to say that the project is currently on hold. According to Dalai Felinto, the team is instead focusing on Android tablets first.
The news was first spotted by art educator and YouTuber Brad Colbowl. There has been no reason given for the project's hold, and many community developers seem to be curious as well.
Prior to shelving the project, Blender had hoped to release a first version that focused on sculpting and basic object manipulation. More advanced features, like the Grease Pencil and storyboarding, would be made available later.