This article covers frequently asked questions about the availability of Office from the Mac App Store, and the differences between downloading Office apps directly from Microsoft. Starting in January 2019, the following Office applications are available for download from the Mac App Store: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote., and OneDrive. The Mac App Store version of Office will be updated automatically, on a monthly cadence much like that used by the Windows releases. Apple's content caching tools can reduce bandwidth demands when.

Great apps for your Mac. Right there on your Mac.

The Mac App Store makes it easy to find and download Mac apps as well as widgets and extensions — like editing extensions for the new Photos app. You can browse Mac apps by category, such as games, productivity, music and more. Or do a quick search for something specific. Read descriptions and customer reviews. Flip through screenshots. When you find an app you like, click to buy it. The Mac App Store has apps for just about everything and everyone. Here are a few of our favourites.

Pages

Create beautiful documents, letters, flyers, invitations and more.
View in Mac App Store

Numbers

Make eye-catching spreadsheets and charts in just a few clicks.
View in Mac App Store

Keynote

Put together a presentation with captivating graphics and transitions.
View in Mac App Store

iBooks Author

Create stunning Multi-Touch books for iPad and Mac.
View in Mac App Store

Final Cut Pro X

Bring your film to life using revolutionary video editing software.
View in Mac App Store

Logic Pro X

Turn your Mac into a complete professional recording studio.
View in Mac App Store

Wunderlist

Manage and share your to‑do lists across all your devices. View in Mac App Store

Evernote

Take notes, save web pages, create lists, attach images and PDFs, and more. View in Mac App Store

Cobook Contacts

Find, organise and keep your contacts up to date in even easier ways. View in Mac App Store

Things

Keep track of to-dos, deadlines and projects with this task manager app. View in Mac App Store

Notability

Annotate documents, record lectures and take notes with this all-in-one app. View in Mac App Store

Autodesk SketchBook

Take your ideas further with a complete set of digital drawing tools.View in Mac App Store

Day One

Keep a journal that sends reminders and looks great in day or month view. View in Mac App Store

Pocket

See something you like? Save interesting articles, videos and web pages for later. View in Mac App Store

The Photo Cookbook

Follow over 240 easy‑to‑prepare recipes picture by picture. View in Mac App Store

Kuvva Wallpapers

Choose specially curated wallpapers from a new artist each week. View in Mac App Store

Tonality

Create inspiring black-and-white images on your Mac.View in Mac App Store

swackett

Get visual weather reports that turn complex data into fun infographics. View in Mac App Store

Sky Gamblers Cold War

Rule the action-packed skies in over a dozen different aeroplanes. View in Mac App Store

Sparkle 2

This easy-to-play but enthralling game makes the most of the Retina display. View in Mac App Store

Bike Baron

Beat hundreds of challenges as you master over 100 different bike tracks. View in Mac App Store

Civilization V: Campaign Edition

Build and defend the most powerful empire the world has ever known. View in Mac App Store

Galaxy On Fire 2™ Full HD

Battle your way through a 3D war-torn galaxy against an alien armada. View in Mac App Store

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition

Build a city from the ground up and manage your metropolis in every way. View in Mac App Store

Money

Set a budget, schedule payments and track investments — all in one app. View in Mac App Store

MoneyWiz – Personal Finance

View all your accounts, transactions, budgets and bills in one secure place. View in Mac App Store

iBank

Manage your money with this fully featured, intuitive personal finance app. View in Mac App Store

Next - Track your expenses and finances

See your expenses by year, month or day, and take control of your finances. View in Mac App Store

Investoscope

Monitor your portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more. View in Mac App Store

StockTouch

Keep track of the market in a whole new way. View in Mac App Store

djay

Mix songs from your iTunes library and spin live on a digital turntable. View in Mac App Store

Sound Studio

Record, edit and produce digital audio. Create your own mixes and add effects. View in Mac App Store

Shazam

Like what you hear? Identify a song at a moment’s notice. Then share it or buy it. View in Mac App Store

Tabular

Read and write tablature notation for guitar, bass, drums and more. View in Mac App Store

AmpKit

Turn your Mac into a powerful guitar amp and effects studio. View in Mac App Store

Sound Forge 2

Record, edit, process and render high-resolution audio files. View in Mac App Store

Install any app with ease.

The Mac App Store revolutionises the way apps are installed on a computer — it happens in one step. Enter the same iTunes password you use to buy apps and music on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or iPod touch. Within seconds, your new app flies to Launchpad, ready to go. So you can spend more time enjoying new apps and less time installing them.

Keep your apps up to date.

Since developers are constantly improving their apps, the Mac App Store keeps track of your apps and tells you when an update is available — including OS X software updates. Update one app at a time or all of them at once, for free. You can even have your apps and OS X update automatically, so you’ll always have the latest version of every app you own.

The app you need. When you need it.

Can’t open a file you’ve downloaded or received in an email? OS X can search the Mac App Store to find the app that can open the file. Buy what you need instantly and get back to business.

Buy, download and even re-download.

You can install apps on every Mac authorised for your personal use, and even download them again. This is especially convenient when you buy a new Mac and want to load it with apps you already own.

From the Mac App Store

App Store User Guide

To find the perfect app or Safari extension, search for it or browse the App Store. After you find what you want, you can purchase it using your Apple ID, or you can redeem a download code or gift card.

Find and buy apps

1. In the App Store on your Mac, do any of the following:

   • Search for an app: Enter one or more words in the search field at the top-left corner of the App Store window, then press the Return key.

   • Browse the App Store: Click Discover, Create, Work, Play, Develop, or Categories in the sidebar on the left.

   Apps shown with Designed for iPhone or Designed for iPad are only compatible with Mac computers with Apple silicon.

2. Click an app’s name or icon to get a description and to view customer ratings and reviews.

3. To download the app, click the button that shows the price of the app or “Get.” Then click the button again to install or buy the app (or use Touch ID).

   During installation, you can pause or cancel.

Change your settings for downloads and purchases

1. On your Mac, choose Apple Menu > System Preferences.

2. Click Apple ID.

3. Click Media & Purchases (in the sidebar).

4. Choose your options.

Redeem iTunes gift cards, Apple Music cards, or a download code

• In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner (or click Sign In if you’re not already), then click Redeem Gift Card in the top-right corner. Enter the download code or the code from your gift card.

  If you have a gift card with a box around the code, you can use the built-in camera on your Mac to redeem the card. After you click Redeem, click Use Camera, then hold the gift card 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 centimeters) from the camera. Make sure the code area is near the center of the preview area, then hold the card steady until it’s redeemed.

  See the Apple Support article What type of gift card do I have?

Purchase in-app content and subscriptions

Mac App Store Settings

• Some apps sell extra content, including app upgrades, game content, and subscriptions. To make an in-app purchase, enter your Apple ID (or use Touch ID). For more information about subscriptions, see Manage subscriptions in the App Store on Mac.

Download apps purchased by other family members

If you’re part of a Family Sharing group, you can download eligible apps purchased by other family members.

Spore Mac App Store

1. In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, or click Sign In if you’re not already.

2. Click the “Purchased by” menu, then choose a family member.

3. Click the iCloud status icon next to an item to download it.

To change your settings for downloads and purchases, choose Apple Menu > System Preferences > Apple ID, click Media & Purchases in the sidebar, then choose your options.