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Can I play games I bought on my iPhone on my Mac?

You can browse the Mac App Store to get the newest or most popular games that support Game Center
Game Center
Game Center supports real-time and turn-based multiplayer functionality, helping players connect without leaving your game. Players can invite Game Center friends, contacts, iMessage groups, and nearby players, or automatch with other competitors to quickly start playing on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
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. If you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, many iPhone and iPad games work on your Mac (as indicated by the Designed for iPhone or Designed for iPad label in the App Store).
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Do purchased iPhone apps transfer to Mac?

You can install any app that you purchased with your Apple ID on another device. In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner or click Sign In if you're not already. Locate the purchased app you want to download, then click the Download button .
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How do I sync my iPhone games to my Mac?

How to Play iPhone & iPad Games on Mac
  1. Launch the App Store on your Mac and click on your Apple ID name at the bottom-left corner of the window.
  2. This section will list out all your purchased apps. ...
  3. Scroll down and find the game that you want to install on your Mac and click on the Download button.
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Is App Store in iPhone and Macbook same?

“There is no porting process — the same frameworks that your apps use on iPhone and iPad are available and tuned just for Mac, taking advantage of the same shared architecture across all three platforms.” iOS games on the Mac App Store.
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How do I install iOS games on my Mac?

Five steps for downloading iPhone or iOS apps onto a Mac
  1. Open the Mac App Store.
  2. Click on your profile in the app's bottom left.
  3. Click 'iPhone & iPad Apps'.
  4. Click on the download button of the app you are wishing to install in your Mac.
  5. The process for the iOS app's is identical to any other Mac app.
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How do I open iOS App Store on Mac?

In the menu at the top of your screen

If you don't see the icon in the Dock, choose Apple  menu > App Store from the menu at the top of your computer screen.
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How can I play iPhone games on my PC?

AirPlay can also be used to connect both the devices to play iOS games on PC using AirDroid Cast. Make sure to connect both devices with the same Wi-Fi and then check if the AirPlay server is running. Go to the “Screen mirroring” settings of your phone and select the “AirDroid Cast - XXX” to share the screen.
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Why can't I get the same apps on my Mac as my iPhone?

Mac and iOS are separate and entirely different operating systems. Apps have to be written for each specific OS. Only some developers can justify the extra time and effort to code their apps for both systems, just like only some can justify writing an app for Mac and then rewriting it for Windows.
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Why iPhone apps are not on Mac?

iPhone and iPad apps are acquired through the App Store, so logically, it follows that you use the Mac App Store to get those apps onto your Mac. Keep in mind that a developer may choose not to make their iPhone/iPad app available for M-series Macs, so every app on your iPhone won't automatically be on your Mac.
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Are all iPhone apps available on Mac?

No porting required. iPhone and iPad apps on the App Store are automatically available on the Mac App Store on Apple silicon Macs, without any modification to the app.
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How do I sync Apple games across devices?

You can use iCloud and Game Center to keep your progress, high scores, and game saves up-to-date across your devices. If you're signed in to the same iCloud and Game Center accounts and download Apple Arcade games from the App Store on all of your devices, you can access your game saves and progress on all of them.
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How do I sync games between devices?

To transfer your game from one device to another, you need to be logged in to Google Play. Simply log in on your new device with the same account you used on the old one, download the game in Play Market, and continue playing.
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Are Macs good for gaming?

Laptops like the MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are not designed for gamers. While the Mac in general has been able to play games over the years, it hasn't been one of the primary focuses of Apple. Nor a primary focus for folks buying any of today's best Macs.
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Do you have to buy apps twice for iPhone and Mac?

The iOS App Store and the macOS App Store are different platforms. They require independent development for each version of the app, as well as maintenance and support.
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How do I access my iPhone apps on my computer?

Step 1: Install iTunes on your Windows or Mac PC and connect the iPhone to your computer. Step 2: Once iTunes start showing the iPhone in devices, you can click on it in the left sidebar and view the files. Step 3: You can open files and folders, change them, delete, or copy them to your PC with iTunes.
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Can you transfer apps to Mac?

Use Migration Assistant to copy all of your documents, apps, user accounts, and settings to a new Mac from another computer.
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Can I transfer an app from my phone to my laptop?

With the Phone Link app, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC's larger screen and keyboard.
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How do I mirror my iPhone to my Mac?

Go to the Control Center on your iPhone and click on the Screen Mirroring option. A list of devices would appear on your iPhone screen. Find your MacBook from the list and tap its name. Below the MacBook name, click on the mirroring toggle to begin mirroring your iPhone.
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How can I play my phone games on my PC?

Google Play Games is a PC application that lets you browse, download, and play select mobile games on a Windows desktop or laptop. Besides enjoying your favorite Android games on a PC, you'll have keyboard and mouse access, seamless sync across devices, and integration with Google Play Points.
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Can you emulate iPhone apps on PC?

Smartface allows you to emulate your iOS and Android application on a Windows PC with a single click. To emulate your application on any iOS device, like an iPad emulator or an iPhone emulator, download Smartface app from the iOS App Store and connect your iOS device to your Windows machine.
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Why can't I download apps from the App Store on my Mac?

Check Your Internet Connection

The first thing to try when you can't download from the Mac App Store is to check your internet connection. You must use a fast internet connection to download apps from the App Store. If you can't access the App Store, check if your Wi-Fi is turned off.
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How do I run an app on my Mac not from the App Store?

Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Privacy & Security in the sidebar, then go to Security.
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If an app is not from the Mac App Store
  1. In the Finder on your Mac, locate the app you want to open. ...
  2. Control-click the app, then choose Open from the shortcut menu.
  3. Click Open.
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Is there an iOS emulator for Mac?

One of our favorite iOS emulators on the market is App.io. The app is free and it is very easy to use. The interface is so simple that it can be used by almost anyone. The App.io is available on both platforms; you can use it as iOS emulator for Mac and for Windows.
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Why don't people game on Mac?

Mac versions of games are not developed because there is a fraction of the overall PC market. It is difficult to make a business case for developing the Mac version of games due to a small number of users. Mac users that want to play games other than that of usual titles are tiny in number.
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