How to play Fortnite on iPhone in 2025?

I’ve got a Backbone controller collecting dust, and I miss Fortnite Mobile like crazy. I know Apple and Epic had their beef, but I keep hearing mixed things. Is it actually possible to play Fortnite on iOS again in the U.S.? I’ve seen people talk about cloud gaming, weird sideloading apps like “Signulous,” or even using Xbox Cloud. Can someone break it all down? What works, what’s safe, and what actually runs well?

Yep, it’s possible again, but not through the App Store (yet). The native iOS app is back via Signulous, which is a paid third-party signing service. Costs about $20/year, and you get the full Fortnite iOS version. It actually runs great if you have a decently recent device.

I’m running it on an iPad Pro (2021ish), and it hits 120FPS just like the old days. Way smoother than cloud gaming IMO.

I’ve got an iPhone 11 used to handle Genshin at full graphics. Fortnite via Signulous runs surprisingly well, but yeah, older batteries get hot. Just don’t play while charging or under the sun.

For people wondering why this is still janky in the U.S.: Epic won the lawsuit only in the EU. That’s why Fortnite’s back in the App Store in Europe, but not America. U.S. courts didn’t find Apple a monopoly under our laws, so we’re stuck with workarounds for now.

You can also use Xbox Cloud Gaming (via Safari or xbox.com/play) for free. Works surprisingly well if you’re on stable WiFi or Ethernet. You’ll need an Xbox/Microsoft account though.

Confirmed: if your phone can handle Genshin, it can handle Fortnite. iPhone 11 or newer is ideal. You CAN play with console friends, squads, duos, all work fine on Signulous or Xbox Cloud.

The Signulous install experience is actually easier than I expected. Took about 10 minutes total, including linking my Apple UDID. Worth the $19/year for real native controls vs. touch lag on cloud.

Fun fact: If you have a Mac, there's a free method to install Fortnite Mobile on macOS, but you'll need a controller. Runs smooth at 60fps. Look up alexydesu on YouTube for a guide.

99% not returning officially to the U.S. App Store any time soon unless Apple changes their terms or laws shift. But these alternative methods are decent and legal for now.