There are people who really prefer to use their computers to be on the smartphone, or that simply for work reasons prefer to be more on the computer. Thus, It would be more comfortable for them to be able to carry out their activities and at the same time have in them the most common applications of our iPhone cell phone. And for this you must install apps on Mac.
But, Is it really feasible to download applications that we commonly use in our iPhone or iPad, and use them daily on our Mac computer? The solution is yes, even though not all computers have this capability, keep reading this post.
Is there a risk of installing disallowed apps on my Mac?
Apple has a database where all the IDs of application developers are registered. That an application 'is not allowed’ does not mean it is harmful. Despite this, does not fully guarantee that the application is not harmful to your Mac.
One of the alternatives to distribute viruses and malicious software is through applications. They do this by inserting malicious code into it to redistribute it. But assuming the application you want to install on your Mac is not harmful, there is no risk as long as it is from a developer known and registered with Apple.
Can iPhone apps run on my Mac?
Yes, nowadays it is possible to download this application, but unfortunately, not all computers this ability to do it. At least not in an already default native way. Only Macs with the built-in Apple M1 chip can do this.
These computers are known today as Apple Silicon. Well, have this built-in chip. Among these PCs we have the MacBook Air that came out at the end of 2020 with him Macbook Pro 13 inch and Mac mini.
Now when it comes to software they need to have macOS 11 Big Sur, or any version after this. Therefore you just have to pay attention to the model, if you have a built-in M1 chip and that your software is one of the most current.
Find apps for MacOS
In the app App store You can find all available MacOS applications, both paid and free. You just have to enter it and then explore or search directly for the application you want to download.
Use simulators for Mac
It is also feasible use simulators or iOS emulators on your Mac, thus being able to install all the applications available for iPhone. This can be done through another application: ‘Xcode’.
What are the steps to follow to install Apps on Mac?
It is currently feasible have these applications on our computers In two ways. One is through the Mac App Store and the other is outside of this store. Next we will show you the steps you must follow.
How can I install applications on my Mac from the App Store?
- The first thing to do once you are on your computer is to click on the icon 'Launch pad’.
- After that, you must choose the icon that has the Apple store, la Mac App Store.
- Another way to do it is through Highlight, and for this you must press on cmd together with the space bar on the keyboard. Then write App Store and lessons as the first option.
- Once inside the Mac App Store, You just have to go to the search bar that is in the upper left part of your screen. In it you must write the application name what you want, as an example Telegram.
- In case of not displaying in the first instance, should press where it says Apps for iPhone and iPad.
- Once you select the application of your preference, you just have to click on the section called 'Obtain’, if it has no cost.
- You should not worry about its installation, because in the same way as iPhones or iPad, this happens fully automatically and easily.
- And ready!After that, we just need to open the application and run it on our Mac.
How can I install apps outside of the Mac App Store?
If you have performed the above steps and you have not found the application you want, do not worry. Some developers decided not to be part of the App Store. Despite this, it is feasible to do it alternatively, using third party apps as is iMazing, you just have to follow the following steps:
- Once you are connected on your Mac device, you just have to run iMazingIf you don't have it, you can download it.
- When you are in the application you must choose the option 'Applications’, from your iPhone menu
- After this you must go to a lower tab where you will select the option called ‘Manage applications’. When i do, find it in the library and click on it.
- You just need to download the application you want to run on your Mac.
- Then, you need to click the right mouse button and choose the option called ‘Export ipa’.
- After having this ipa file, all you have to do is press it with a double click to run it regularly.
- And ready!Thus, you will be able to own those applications that are not yet located in the Mac App Store.
Run applications from your iPhone or iPad on your Mac by doing the following
You will go to the App Store on your Mac and download the application. ‘Xcode’. Its icon is a blue plane with a hammer. Once installed, we will not need to run the application. What you will do is run 'Discoverer’ for the feature to run iPhone or iPad apps.
Then, will locate the section 'Applications’ in the menu on the left side. All installed applications will appear where you will have to right click on 'Xcode'. In that way, you will see the preferences menu where you will select ‘Show package content’.
From this moment you will follow the next route: ‘Contenidos’> ‘Desarrollador’> ‘Plataformas’> ‘iPhoneSimulator.platform’> ‘Desarrollador’> ‘Aplicaciones’> ‘Simulador de iOS’.
By last, you will do it launch the iOS simulator on your Mac in a simple way and you can download all the applications you want.
