How to get apps
Mac App Store: The Mac will only run apps downloaded from the Mac App Store. Mac App Store and identified developers: When you try to open a new app and it’s not on the list of identified. Apple plans on releasing many new apps in the future. They’re working on new cross-platform services. Arcade is a good example, as it will give you hundreds of games across all your Apple devices. To accommodate these changes, the new macOS also comes with a redesigned store. Soon you’ll be able to download many iOS-like apps right to your Mac.
- On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download. If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
- Tap or click the price or Get button. If you see the Open button instead of a price or Get button, you’ve already bought or downloaded that app.
In the App Store, if an app has a Get button instead of a price, the app is free. You won't be charged for downloading a free app. Some free apps offer in-app purchases and subscriptions that you can buy. Subscriptions and in-app purchases give you access to more features, content and more. Learn more about in-app purchases and subscriptions.
How to find apps that you bought
You can find your apps in your App Library.
If you've bought an iMessage app, you can find the app in Messages.
You can also see a list of apps that you've previously bought and redownload them. When you redownload an app, you don't have to pay for it again.
If you can't find the App Store
If the App Store is missing on your device, you might have parental controls turned on. Adjust your iTunes & App Store Purchases settings and make sure you choose 'Allow' for the Installing Apps setting. The App Store should reappear on your device.
If you still can't find the App Store, search for it.
If you have an issue when you download apps
To buy apps from the App Store, you need an Apple ID and a payment method. If you’re only downloading free items, you still might need to keep a payment method on file.
- If you can’t download apps because your payment method was declined, update or change your payment method.
- Can’t sign in to the App Store? Learn what to do if you've forgotten your Apple ID or your Apple ID password. Or if you don’t have an Apple ID, learn how to set up an Apple ID.
- If you have trouble downloading an app that's larger than 200 MB over cellular, open the Settings app. Tap App Store, tap App Downloads, then tap Always Allow.
If an app does not work
- Learn what to do if an app closes unexpectedly or won't open.
- If an app isn't working as expected, you can contact the app developer. Or report a problem to Apple.
Learn how to buy and use apps on other Apple devices
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- Download apps on your Mac.
- Download apps on your Apple TV.
- Download apps on your Apple Watch.
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