BoardSnap on iPad: what we know right now.
Short answer
BoardSnap is currently an iPhone-only app. iPad is the next planned platform after iPhone, but no release date has been announced. You can install it on an iPad through the App Store in iPhone-compatibility mode, but it is not optimized for the larger screen.
## Current iPad status
BoardSnap ships as a native iPhone app. It is not yet optimized for iPad. You can technically download it on an iPad through the App Store — Apple allows this — but you'll get the iPhone UI scaled up, not a purpose-built iPad experience.
That means you won't get split-screen, slide-over, the full landscape layout, or the larger canvas that makes iPad genuinely useful for reviewing board summaries alongside notes.
## Why iPad is the natural next step
The core BoardSnap workflow starts with a camera snap. The iPad Pro's 48 MP rear camera and its larger screen make it a strong candidate for both capture and review:
- Capture: Walk up to a whiteboard, hold the iPad, and shoot. The larger viewfinder makes it easier to frame a full board.
- Review: A 12.9" display gives you room to read the summary and manage action items without scrolling constantly.
- Pinned context + AI chat: The iPad's keyboard and multitasking make the project chat experience considerably better than on a small iPhone screen.
## What to do in the meantime
If your primary device is an iPad and you can't wait:
- Install BoardSnap in iPhone-compatibility mode — it works, just not ideally.
- Use an iPhone for the Snap step, then review on iPad if you're logged into the same account.
- Export the action item list via the share sheet and open it on iPad in any notes app.
## Will there be a dedicated iPad app?
Yes — iPad is explicitly next on the platform roadmap. No ship date is committed, but the intent is a native, optimized iPad build rather than just scaling the iPhone UI.
If iPad support is important for your workflow, reach out at [email protected] — that kind of signal helps prioritize it.
Frequently asked
Can I use BoardSnap on my iPad right now?
Yes, in iPhone-compatibility mode. Download it from the App Store on your iPad. It runs, but the UI is not optimized for the larger screen.
Will the iPad app be a separate purchase?
No details on pricing have been announced. Apple typically allows a single purchase or subscription to cover both iPhone and iPad versions of the same app.
See it work in ten seconds.
BoardSnap is free on the App Store. Snap a board — get a summary and action plan.