This is not scratch related, but this seemed to be the place to ask.

I am trying to make apps/games for iPad. I only have and iPad and a chromebook. (So no mac.) I can bt would prefer not to use swift playground, as it is very very buggy. I also prefer using the iPad over the chromebook, but either works.
How do I do this?

Maybe you could start with web apps as they are 3000000000000000000000000000x easier to make than ios apps because you don't have to deal with xcode and whatever (which idk if it runs on ios even) - you can use websites like glitch.io, idx.google.com, codepen.io, jsfiddle.net etc. to write html/css/js in your browser, which will definitely work on ios (get an external keyboard though! the super cheap bluetooth ones work fine)

If you want to create a native app for iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, the options are quite limited: primarily Xcode, Apple’s official development environment, or Swift Playgrounds, a simpler (and more educational) alternative. But let’s be honest, I completely agree with MonkeyBean2—developing a web app is often more accessible and flexible.

Why? Because a web app lets you sidestep Apple’s strict ecosystem constraints. No need to worry about App Store submission, managing development certificates, system updates, or the nuances of frameworks like SwiftUI or UIKit.

That said, if you’re dreaming of leveraging native features (like the camera, sensors, or deep OS integration), diving into the Xcode world is absolutely worth it.

My 2 cents are to avoid the Apple ecosystem at all costs. Apple is extremely draconian not only with what they allow on their app store, but also with what they even allow to run on their customer's devices. This is to such an extent that even if you're perfectly capable and willing to make an iOS app, they may still block you because they feel like it pretty much (which is why there still isn't a Scratch iOS/iPad OS app).

However, if you still really want to make an iPad OS/iOS app, you really do just need a Mac, sadly.