In 2024, Apple allowed PC emulators on the App Store. (Virtual Machine) is now available. This is the "true" way to run CM 01/02 natively on an iPad.
Even on an iPad, you can keep the 01/02 experience fresh by using community-made updates. The is popular for updating the database with current player stats and real-world league structures.
The community has kept the game alive with data updates.
Recent patches update player databases to the current 2025/26 season.
: Set the database to "Maximum" if your iPad has enough storage, to ensure all real players are loaded. Top Winning Strategies for iPad Play