Install iPhone / iPad apps on PC - how it works
iPhone and iPad apps can also be installed on the PC if desired. Read how this works in this practical tips guide.
iPhone & iPad apps on the PC - you should note that
- The apps were developed and designed for the iPhone or iPad. So all functions were aligned to the hardware of the respective devices.
- Since the hardware of the iPhone is different from that of a PC, it is not possible to easily bring an iOS app to the PC.
- One possibility: You simulate a Mac operating system and install the apps there. We show in the next paragraph how exactly that works.
How to install iPad / iPhone apps on PC
Thanks to a virtual Mac system, you can also install the apps on your PC:
- Download the VirtualBox and install the software.
- Follow these instructions to set up a virtual box.
- However, select Mac OS X as the operating system. However, you must purchase the required ISO file from the Apple Store.
- After you have started the virtual machine, download the Xcode application, which contains the so-called Software Development Kit (short: SDK). This enables you to play the apps on the PC.
- Then start the included iPhone simulator and drag the app into it to run it.
