Google Stadia Now Available on iOS - Play on Your iPhone & iPad

Several weeks following the initial announcement of impending iOS compatibility, Google’s cloud gaming platform is now available on both iPhones and iPads. Consistent with previous indications, the service is being accessed through a web application. Google also specifies that users will need to be running iOS 14.3, the most recent iOS version released earlier this week.

To begin using the service with either a complimentary or premium Stadia account, simply navigate to stadia.google.com on your iOS device. After logging in with your Google credentials, you can add a shortcut to your device’s home screen to launch the web app.

Following these steps will allow you to initiate a game and begin playing. The majority of titles will function best with a gamepad, so connecting one to your iPhone or iPad is recommended.

iOS is capable of supporting Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers via Bluetooth, alongside controllers created specifically for the iOS ecosystem. The Stadia controller is also compatible, though not required. For quick tasks like managing your game collection, Stadia on iOS also offers touch-based controls.

Stadia functions similarly to a gaming console operating via the cloud. Games must be purchased individually for the platform and are then streamed from a nearby data center. Recent additions to the game library include titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

While access to purchased games doesn't require an ongoing fee, users have the option of subscribing to Stadia Pro. This subscription provides access to a rotating selection of games, as well as enabling 4K video streaming. Stadia Pro is available for $9.99 each month.

Additionally, Ubisoft recently revealed that users can now subscribe to Ubisoft+, the company’s unlimited gaming subscription service, and play games through Stadia. Currently, this feature is being tested in a beta program limited to the United States.