Bethesda Releases Free Pipboy App for Fallout 4
The companion app, first shown at E3, now lets players check Fallout 4 character stats on iOS and Android devices.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Gaming
Bethesda has released its Pipboy app for free on iOS and Android. The app syncs with the PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions of Fallout 4 to display a character's stats and status.
Why it matters
The app gives players a way to monitor their Fallout 4 characters away from the console or PC. Bethesda also includes mini games and easter eggs intended to occupy players between sessions.
The Pipboy app is available at no cost on iOS and Android and currently works only with mobile devices. It syncs with the PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions of Fallout 4 to show character stats and status.
The players
Bethesda
Bethesda is the video game developer and publisher behind the Fallout franchise, including Fallout 4, and the Pipboy app.
The details
The Pipboy app was first shown during Bethesda's E3 presentation for Fallout 4 and includes mini games and easter eggs. A wearable OS version for Apple Watch and Android Wear is reportedly under consideration.
Timeline
First shown at Bethesda's E3 presentation for Fallout 4 (year not specified).
Fallout 4 console and PC versions scheduled to arrive November 10.
Roadmap
The Pipboy app carries the fictional wrist computer from the Fallout series onto everyday mobile hardware. Its reported extension to Apple Watch and Android Wear follows the broader trend of game companion apps moving onto wearables.
Fallout 4 players on PS4, Xbox One, or PC can download the Pipboy app free on iOS or Android to check character stats away from the console. A wearable version for Apple Watch or Android Wear may follow if the reported plans are confirmed.
The takeaway
Companion apps let players keep tabs on their game world between sessions without needing the main console or PC. Watch for an official wearable release if you own a smartwatch.
Further reading
For more on the games and hardware behind companion apps like this, see Gaming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Techsmart.
