Viewing Storyline content on an iPad
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iPad is an amazing device that can deliver wonderfully rich, multimedia-based e-learning. However, iPad’s mobile Safari browser currently has inherent limitations that impact how multimedia appears and operates. We’ve developed the Articulate Mobile Player app to circumvent these limitations and provide learners with the best possible experience on iPad.
| App (Articulate Mobile Player) | Browser (HTML5 running in mobile Safari) | |
| Content appears and operates as authored | Yes | Content may not appear and operate as authored due to inherent limitations of mobile Safari |
| Performance | Best | Limited by mobile Safari's resource allocation |
| Media playback support | Full support | User may need to click to start media (audio and video may not play automatically) Only one media file may play at a time |
| LMS tracking | Yes, with Tin Can API-supported learning management systems, such as Articulate Online | Yes, via SCORM, AICC, Tin Can API, and Articulate Online |
| Offline viewing | Yes | Learners must be online to view content |
| Full-screen playback | Yes | Playback confined within browser tab |
| Gesture support | Yes, the player is optimized for a native iPad experience | No |
| Library | Viewed courses are added to the Library, so you can quickly access them later | No |
| Favorites | Yes, it's easy to manage important content | No |
For desktop viewing, Storyline's HTML5 output is currently supported in Google Chrome and Safari browsers. Click here for more system requirements.