Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 6 hrs ago
PocketBar runs Android apps in separate windows on Apple Silicon Macs
PocketBar lets people run Android apps on a Mac in separate windows alongside their Mac apps.
It is for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later, and supports Android versions 11 through 16.
The app uses an emulator, but keeps it out of sight and lets users open apps from a menu bar icon or keyboard shortcut.
Users can get apps from several alternative stores or install an APK; an optional Google Play image uses about 2GB of storage.
Some apps have limits: signing in to X and WhatsApp does not currently work, and banking, payment and gaming apps may not work.
PocketBar is free to try, while Pro costs €9.99 once and adds screen recording, app backups and unlimited menu bar pins.
The developer says Pro includes every update in the 1.x series, with no subscription.
PocketBar runs Android apps on Apple Silicon Macs, placing each app in a separate window alongside Mac apps.
The app supports Android 11 through 16 and requires macOS 14 or later.
Users can install apps from F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and Aurora Store, or sideload APK files.
PocketBar is free to try, while PocketBar Pro costs €9.99 as a one-time payment.
Some apps, including X and WhatsApp, may not work properly because of emulator compatibility issues.
- Who
- PocketBar, an app for Apple Silicon Macs.
- What
- It runs Android apps in separate windows alongside Mac apps.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later.
- Why
- It gives users access to Android apps while working on a Mac.
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- Android support
- Versions 11 through 16
- Minimum macOS
- macOS 14
- Free app sources
- F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and Aurora Store
- PocketBar Pro price
- €9.99 one-time payment
What people are saying
The developer says YouTube, Instagram, Signal, and Telegram run without problems.