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iPad and iPhone apps on M1 chip - MacBook Pro 13"

I seem to be able to run some apps just fine on my MacBook but other I can't even find in the App Store and I know they exist because I have them on my iPhone and iPad. why is that?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 6:52 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 8:16 AM

Not all of the iOS/iPadOS apps run on an M1 Mac. The developer has to allow it.


The ones that may show up in your Purchases List on your M1 Mac.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 16, 2021 8:16 AM in response to tednmike

Not all of the iOS/iPadOS apps run on an M1 Mac. The developer has to allow it.


The ones that may show up in your Purchases List on your M1 Mac.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

iPad and iPhone apps on M1 chip - MacBook Pro 13"

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