Why can't I use the games I purchased on my iPad for my Mac? Apparently all iPad apps work on the new Macs?

I have purchased alien: isolation™ - the collection for my iPad. Many of the iPad apps do run on the Mac, so why can't I use what I already purchased? Seems like they can run, so why not?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Apr 27, 2024 5:43 PM

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Apr 27, 2024 7:40 PM in response to Hilman

Hilman wrote:

I have purchased alien: isolation™ - the collection for my iPad. Many of the iPad apps do run on the Mac, so why can't I use what I already purchased? Seems like they can run, so why not?

Not all apps. Compatible apps are labeled with 'Designed for iPad/iPhone', and it must be an Apple silicon Mac. See below:


Use iPhone and iPad apps on Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

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