
are not sandboxed (as of June 1, 2012).Apple's implementation of Java SE 6 (although the OpenJDK implementation of Java SE 7 is permitted if bundled into the app).use software libraries that are either optionally installed or deemed deprecated by Apple for macOS users.are free software licensed only under GPL (because the App Store Terms of Service imposes additional restrictions incompatible with the GPL).reference trademarks for which the developer does not have explicit use permission.are beta, demo, trial, or test versions of software.do not run on the currently shipping version of macOS.


The Mac App Store was launched on January 6, 2011, as part of the free Mac OS X 10.6.6 update for all current Snow Leopard users. Apple began accepting app submissions from registered developers on November 3, 2010, in preparation for its launch. The platform was announced on October 20, 2010, at Apple's "Back to the Mac" event. The App Store (also known as the Mac App Store) is a digital distribution platform for macOS apps, often referred to as Mac apps, created and maintained by Apple Inc.
