M1 M2? APP Assist by Rosetta

There is no reason to be confused.

Rosetta is the mechanism that allows an Apple Silicon mac to run software made for Intel macs.

It just happens that the makers of the application in question did not provide a "universal" version (or you have not updated to such version), and you have an app made for Intel macs.

Just install Rosetta as indicated and continue to use the app.

If you need to install Rosetta on your Mac

If you need to install Rosetta on your Mac

Rosetta 2 is only available on Apple Computer with the Silicon M1 / M2 / M3  / M4 Computers. 

There are three categories / types of software that can run on the Operations System.

Only Intel Binary Code. This software will invoke Rosetta 2 to translate the Intel binaries so the operating system can understand and execute the Application. The Applications must be 64 Bit to function on Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura / Sonoma / Sequoia

Universal Binary Software.  It contains Both Intel and M1/ M2 / M3 / M4 ARMs binary code and refer to (  Universal 2 ) When the user installs a 64 bit Application that contains Both Intel and M1 / M2/ M3  ARMs binaries - depending on factors, the Operating System may or may not invoke Rosetta 2.

“ Apple Silicon “ Checking in System Information >> Applications  >> as of now, only see One Application classified as Apple Silicon and that is “ Rosetta 2 Updater “.

That would make perfect sense since. It is specifically designed to operate only on Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 ARMs based computers 

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To help and illustrate in graphics

Using the Get Info of your application ( Control and Click on the application icon )

A secondary menu appears Get Info

In below, it reveals this specific application has Universal Binaries

If the application you have has Only Intel Binaries - it would probably indicate Intel