Will an iPhone app run on an iPad? And will an iPad app run on an iPhone? Allow us to explain the difference between iPhone-only, iPad-only and universal apps, and how you can run iPhone-only apps and games on an iPad(and vice versa). Will my app run on iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch? Not all iOS apps run on all iOS devices. We knew that, right? The most obvious obstacle relates to how up-to-date your hardware and software are, but it also relates to the type of hardware you've got. If you're looking at an app on the App Store, look at the Compatibility section - it's under the first Details tab, then under Information.