Can I download Apple apps on a Windows computer?

At this stage there is no way to install an application intended for iPadOS on a Windows Machine.

There are a few reasons for this including that the machines do not run on the same architecture which leaves apps that are intended to run on iPadOS incompatible with windows even if you do manage to get the app files onto a windows device.

Some apps do offer Windows counterparts that are installable on their website or via an App Store on windows.

It is important to remember that installing software that is intended for use on iPadOS on a windows device is in breach of Apple's terms of service. Legal - Software License Agreements - Apple (However I am not a legal professional and would suggest you seek proper legal advice regarding the TOS)

Downloading iCloud on your desktop will allow you to access your photos, saved passwords, files and more that are synced from your iPad to your desktop. However this will still not allow you to use apps from the iPad on a windows machine.

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No, it won't. If you separately download the applications, which isn't possible in iTunes 12.7 or newer, or from an unit on 9.0 or above, they can't be run on a PC.

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