Find, buy, and download apps in the App Store on Mac

1. In the App Store on your Mac, do any of the following:

   • Search for an app: Enter one or more words in the search field at the top-left corner of the App Store window, then press Enter.

   • Browse the App Store: Click Discover, Create, Work, Play, Develop, or Categories in the sidebar on the left.

2. Click an app’s name or icon to get a description and view customer ratings and reviews.

3. To download the app, click the button that shows the price of the app or “Get.” Then click the button again to install or buy the app (or use Touch ID).

   

   During installation, you can pause or cancel.

• In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, then click Redeem Gift Card in the top-right corner. Enter the download code or the code from your gift card.

  If you have a gift card with a box around the code, you can use the built-in camera on your Mac to redeem the card. After you click Redeem, click Use Camera, then hold the gift card 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 centimeters) from the camera. Make sure the code area is near the center of the preview area, then hold the card steady until it’s redeemed.

  For more information, see the Apple Support article What type of gift card do I have?

• Some apps sell extra content, including app upgrades, game content, and subscriptions. To make an in-app purchase, enter your Apple ID (or use Touch ID). For more information about subscriptions, see Manage subscriptions.

If you’re part of a Family Sharing group, you can download apps purchased by other family members.

1. In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, then choose a family member.

2. Click an item to download it.