Whether you’re considering music recording programs to free apps and utilities, these will take even the best Mac to the next level. And, if you're new to macOS, here's how to use the Mac App Store. If you download and install apps from the internet or directly from a developer, macOS continues to protect your Mac. When you install Mac apps, plug-ins, and installer packages from outside the App Store, macOS checks the Developer ID signature to verify that the software is from an identified developer and that it has not been altered.
How to download apps for Mac
- Open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download.
- Click the price or Get button. If you see the 'Open' button instead of a price or Get button, you 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
Use Launchpad to open apps that you downloaded. Some apps might ask you to download Rosetta before you open the app.
- If the app that you want doesn't appear in Launchpad, redownload the app. When you redownload an app, you don't have to pay for it again.
- If you want to download an app that a family member bought from the App Store, redownload the app. Make sure that you're both using Family Sharing.
- If you’re using a Mac with Apple silicon, you might be able to use some iPhone or iPad apps that you purchased on your Mac. Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then redownload the iPhone or iPad app onto your Mac.
If you can't find the App Store
In the Dock
In the menu at the top of your screen
If you don't see the icon in the Dock, choose Apple menu > App Store from the menu at the top of your computer screen.
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 forgot 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.
- Learn what to do if you can sign in and your payment method is valid but you still can't download apps.
If an app does not work
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- 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 more about apps
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- You can download some apps from the app developer’s website. But the App Store offers a more secure experience.
- Learn more about using apps on your Mac.