Get apps and Safari extensions in the App Store on Mac

1. Go to the App Store app on your Mac.

2. 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 the Return key.

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

   Apps shown with the Designed for iPhone or Designed for iPad label are also compatible with Mac computers with Apple silicon. See Use iPhone and iPad apps on Mac with Apple silicon.

3. Click an app’s name or icon to get a description, view customer ratings and reviews, and see the app’s privacy practices.

   

4. 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.

   Tip: To see the amount of time left for the download to complete, click the app’s name to view the app’s page. The amount of time appears next to .

Some apps sell extra content, including app upgrades, game content and subscriptions.

To make an in-app purchase, enter your Apple Account information. For more information about subscriptions, see Manage subscriptions in the App Store.

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

1. Go to the App Store app on your Mac.

2. Click your name in the bottom-left corner (or click Sign In if you’re not signed in).

3. Click the “Purchased by” menu, then choose a family member.

4. Click next to an item you want to download.

If you’re downloading an app, you can pause the download and resume it later.

• Pause a download: Click .

• Resume a download: Click .

Do one of the following:

• From Launchpad: On your Mac, click in the Dock to open Launchpad. Click and hold the app icon, then click .

• From the Finder: On your Mac, click in the Dock to open a Finder window. In the Applications folder, Control-click the app icon, then choose Move to Bin.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click your name at the top of the sidebar.

   If you don’t see your name, click “Sign in with your Apple Account”.

2. Click Media & Purchases, then choose your options.