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Turtles for iPad
You can download it from the App Store.
It works on iPhone too, but we recommend using an iPad for its larger screen.
Turtles Lite for Windows
- No installation required. Just extract the zip file and place it in any folder (e.g. Desktop).
- You can also place it in a shared folder and run it from multiple PCs.
- Please review the LICENSE and README included in the downloaded file before use.
- You can also place it in a shared folder and run it from multiple PCs.
- Please review the LICENSE and README included in the downloaded file before use.
Use on a Windows PC (recommended)
After extracting the zip file, double-click
"TurtlesLite" to start.
Note (First Launch):
If a security warning appears on first launch, this is a standard Windows security feature for apps from unknown publishers.
To run the app:
1. Click "More info"
2. Click "Run anyway"
Note (First Launch):
If a security warning appears on first launch, this is a standard Windows security feature for apps from unknown publishers.
To run the app:
1. Click "More info"
2. Click "Run anyway"
If it does not start, try this version
This version works better in environments where writing to the C drive is restricted (such as school or company PCs).
- After extracting, open the "TurtlesLite" folder.
- Then double-click "TurtlesLite" inside the folder to start.
* Do not delete the
"_internal" folder, as it contains system files.
Turtles Lite Version History
| v2.0 (Apr 2026) | Renamed to "Turtles Lite" (restructured as a Windows version) Added drag-and-drop support Changed the file format from ttls to a safer ttlx format Other improvements and stability enhancements |
|---|---|
| v1.1 (Feb 2019) | Improvements and stability enhancements |
| v1.0 (Feb 2018) | Initial release |
| Beta (Jun 2017) | Beta version of "Turtles" released |
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