Blender shelves iPad app, says it’s focusing on Android tablets first

Syndication February 26, 2026

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.

Tablet displaying a room design app with a 3D room model featuring wooden floors, window, and teal wall. Office supplies and toys are scattered on the desk.

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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