Amethyst-iOS

Launch Minecraft Java Edition on iOS or iPadOS with the Amethyst-iOS project based on PojavLauncher.

github.com/AngelAuraMC/Amethyst-iOS
Amethyst-iOS homepage screenshot

About Amethyst-iOS

Amethyst-iOS is an open-source GitHub repository that contains the source code for the iOS and iPadOS port of Amethyst. Amethyst is a Minecraft: Java Edition launcher for Android, iOS, and iPadOS based on PojavLauncher and zhuowei's Boardwalk project. The repository includes build files, documentation links, and release and nightly IPA files for installation.

With it, you can launch most versions of Minecraft: Java Edition, from the first beta to new snapshots, and use Forge, Fabric, OptiFine, and Quilt mods. It supports Microsoft account login and demo mode, with customizable on-screen controls as well as keyboard, mouse, and game controller input. Installation is done by sideloading with tools such as TrollStore, AltStore, or SideStore, and requires enabling JIT compilation.

It suits iPhone and iPad users on iOS 14.0 and later who are comfortable using GitHub releases, following wiki setup steps, and managing sideloading and JIT requirements.

Key features

  • Launches Minecraft: Java Edition on iOS and iPadOS
  • Supports versions from first beta to newest snapshots
  • Supports Forge, Fabric, OptiFine and Quilt mods
  • Customizable on-screen controls with keyboard and mouse
  • Game controller support for gameplay
  • Microsoft account login and demo mode support
Best for: People with compatible iPhones or iPads who want to run Minecraft: Java Edition and can follow sideloading steps.
Good for
  • Open-source code for iOS and iPadOS
  • Supports wide range of game versions and mod loaders
  • Wiki documentation for install and setup
  • Works with touch, keyboard, mouse and controller input
Watch out for
  • Requires sideloading with TrollStore, AltStore or SideStore
  • Requires JIT workaround on iOS
  • Nightly builds can contain game-breaking bugs

Amethyst-iOS at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

Amethyst-iOS alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Game Guides, Wikis & Tools

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 394

Amethyst-iOS FAQ

What is Amethyst-iOS?
It is the GitHub repository with source code for the iOS and iPadOS port of Amethyst, a Minecraft: Java Edition launcher based on PojavLauncher.
How do you install Amethyst on iOS?
You sideload an IPA from Releases with TrollStore, or a nightly IPA from the Actions tab with a sideloading app, then enable JIT.
What devices does Amethyst support?
It requires iOS 14.0 or later on iPhone 6s and later and listed iPad and iPod touch models, with newer models recommended.
Does Amethyst support mod loaders and Microsoft login?
Yes, it supports Forge, Fabric, OptiFine and Quilt, and includes Microsoft account login and demo mode.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing