Platform Support #
Breadpad is a universal app that runs natively across Apple’s platforms. One
purchase or subscription covers every device signed into the same Apple ID, and
.breadpad files are identical on every platform.
Supported platforms #
| Platform | Minimum OS |
|---|---|
| iPhone | iOS 18 |
| iPad | iPadOS 18 |
| Mac | macOS 15 |
| Apple Vision Pro | visionOS 2.0 |
iPhone & iPad #
- Touch-first design: tap a tie point to move the cursor, pick a tool and tap to place, tap a component to edit it.
- Pinch to zoom (25%–250%) or use the on-screen zoom buttons; two-finger drag to pan; long-press a component for its context menu.
- iPad supports external keyboards and game controllers.
- Apple Pencil (iPad): annotate circuit snapshots with markup.
Mac #
- Native Apple Silicon and Intel.
- Standard document shortcuts (⌘N, ⌘O, ⌘S, ⌘Z, ⇧⌘Z, ⌘W) and right-click context menus.
- Multiple document windows for working across circuits.
See Keyboard Shortcuts for the full (short) list.
Apple Vision Pro #
- View your breadboard as a 3D volume, with volumetric models of components.
- A spatial way to inspect a circuit’s layout.
iCloud sync #
With iCloud Drive enabled and the same Apple ID, circuits sync automatically across your devices. Everything also works fully offline.
Game controllers #
Breadpad supports external game controllers as an alternative input method — handy for navigation and accessibility. See Gamepad Support for setup and controls.
Accessibility #
Breadpad works with the platform accessibility features, including VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and full keyboard or game-controller navigation.
Sharing & file handling #
Share and collaborate via iCloud, iMessage, AirDrop, email, and cloud storage
(Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox). Breadpad integrates with the Files app and the
system share sheet, and opens PSPICE/LTspice netlists (.spice, .cir).