GTA San Andreas
iOS Download
Play GTA San Andreas on iPhone & iPad with Retina display support, iCloud saves, MFi controller compatibility, and full offline play. iOS 13+ required.
GTA San Andreas iOS — Full Game for iPhone and iPad
GTA San Andreas iOS is the complete, official Rockstar Games release rebuilt natively for Apple devices. Every mission, every vehicle, the full open world of Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas — all brought to iPhone and iPad with Retina display optimisation and MFi controller support. You play as Carl “CJ” Johnson, working your way back through Los Santos in the same story that made Grand Theft Auto San Andreas a global classic.
The GTA San Andreas iPhone and iPad experience is optimised for Apple silicon. On devices running A12 Bionic or newer — iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPad Pro — the game runs at up to 60fps with sharper textures than the original 2004 console release. Touch controls are intelligently placed around the screen, and the game auto-detects any paired Bluetooth controller, switching immediately to gamepad UI.
Because GTA San Andreas iOS is distributed exclusively through the App Store, it receives regular Apple compatibility patches and security updates. iCloud Save Sync keeps your game progress backed up and accessible across all your Apple devices. After the initial download, the game plays completely offline — no internet connection is needed for the full story mode on iPhone or iPad.
Supported Apple Devices
iOS 13 or higher
iPadOS 13 or higher
tvOS 14 or higher
iOS-Exclusive Features
Controller Support on iPhone & iPad
GTA San Andreas on iOS has one of the best controller implementations of any mobile game. When a supported controller is connected, the game immediately switches to controller button prompts and auto-hides the on-screen touch controls. Here are the supported options:
Xbox Wireless
Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One controllers. Connect via Bluetooth. Full button mapping works out of the box.
PS5 DualSense
PlayStation 5 DualSense controller works via Bluetooth on iOS 14.5 or newer. Adaptive triggers are not used by this game.
MFi Certified
Any MFi-certified gamepad (GameSir X2, Backbone One, Razer Kishi) works natively. These slide-on controllers turn your iPhone into a gaming device.
How to Download GTA San Andreas on iPhone
Open the App Store
Tap the blue App Store icon on your iPhone or iPad home screen. Make sure you are signed in to your Apple ID before proceeding.
Search for the Game
Tap the Search tab at the bottom, type GTA San Andreas, and hit search. Tap the official Rockstar Games listing — it shows the R* star logo as its icon.
Purchase and Download
Tap the price button ($6.99) and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password. The game will begin downloading automatically. With a good Wi-Fi connection, it takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
Launch and Set Up
When the download finishes, tap Open or find the game on your home screen. Accept any data permissions. Go to Options in-game to adjust graphics, touch layout, and audio settings before starting your first mission.
Connect a Controller (Optional but Recommended)
For the best experience, pair a supported gamepad via Bluetooth before launching the game. Go to iPhone Settings → Bluetooth, put your controller in pairing mode, and connect it. The game detects it automatically.
GTA San Andreas iOS vs. Android Mod APK
Deciding between the iOS version and the Android Mod APK? Here is every major difference laid out clearly:
| Feature | iOS (App Store) | Android (Mod APK) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 (Paid) | Free |
| Unlimited Money | No (earn in-game) | Yes (built-in) |
| All Missions Open | No (must progress) | Yes (from start) |
| Mod Support | No (jailbreak only) | Limited CLEO |
| iCloud Save Sync | Yes (cross-device) | No |
| 120Hz / ProMotion | Yes (Pro models) | Depends on phone |
| Controller Support | Xbox, PS5, MFi | Most Bluetooth |
| Offline Play | Yes | Yes |
| Official & Stable | Yes — Rockstar | Community mod |
| Apple TV Support | Yes (AirPlay) | No |
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