A simple game can be developed on any programming language.
As you have mentioned, you want to learn programming then I suggest to try Python as your first programming languages. It is quite easy to learn and can give you knowledge about the programming concepts.
You can take a look at the following online resources for learning Python:
https://docs.python.org/3.3/tutorial/
http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/
http://tutorialspoint.com/python
Learn Python until you can get the programming concepts.
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For developing iOS and Android games, they are different ways for it. You can either learn their specific programming languages for developing games (Android games uses Java while iOS games uses Swift or Objective-C) or you can use game engine such as Unity 3D. In game engine, you don't have to write everything from scratch for developing games. It uses anyone of the three scripting languages- JavaScript, C# and Boo for developing game functionality. There is a free version of Unity game engine which can download it from its official site. Here is a link:
http://unity3d.com/
Unity Tutorials and Documentation are available on its official site.
The first step is to learn how to program in general.
For Apps that run on both Apple and Android devices, you're going to need LibGDX or Cordova / PhoneGap.
The first requires programming in Java and is suitable for real-time stuff like action games, Cordova apps would be written in JavaScript and are basically web sites wrapped as an App; more suitable for turn based stuff and the like.
I'd start with JavaScript, it's easier for beginners than Java. Try this: http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/javascr...
Just do a google search.
There is enough information online to keep you busy for years.
Don't bother asking what sources are best. Just dive in and start learning. You will figure out what is best for you.
They are two distinct programming types, Android is of around 80% market and Apple took about 15% while most expect the same Up/Down trend to continue while I would go as far as Apple will be Android soon enough as Macs are Windows with a fruit logo.
App writing for them can be studied online; http://developer.android.com and apple.com, I learnt App writing straight from Google for Android, as for Apple, I turned off in disgust when Requirement includes a Mac which I don't have neither budget for.
I want to learn how to make games for apple and if possible android too but I cant find how to. I'm willing to read books if there are helpful ones. if you know great books then please tell me
