App Store Applications Are Buy Once, Install Anywhere

[Joe Johaneman]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.tuaw.com/2011/01/06/buy-once-install-everywhere-with-mac-app-store/' target='_blank'>http://www.tuaw.com/2011/01/06/buy-...-mac-app-store/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"One of my favorite parts about the new Mac App Store is that it is "buy one, run everywhere" just like iOS apps on the iPad or iPhone/iPod touch. It has always been the case that you can buy an app at the iOS App Store and use it on all of your iOS devices."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1294372310.usr105505.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>This is great, and makes me want to purchase my apps from the app store even more. &nbsp;I wonder, though, if this will be true of all apps. &nbsp;It is true in the iOS ecosystem, but that doesn't mean developers will be happy about this, especially if they already offer family packs. &nbsp;I wonder if developers can choose to shut this off or if it's all part of the agreement they have with Apple. &nbsp;As it stands, it's great for consumers. &nbsp;Obviously, all of those machines must be using the same App Store account for this to work. &nbsp;Will this encourage you to purchase applications for OS X from the App Store?</p>

[DaleReeck]

Well, "install anywhere" - up to 5 :)

[Dyvim]

5 is better than 1, for sure. This is definitely a factor in the App Store's favor. If an app is available within the store, I'll purchase it there if the price is the same. But I'll still be going outside the App Store for upgrade pricing (e.g. upgrade to Acorn 2 for $20 vs. buy for $50).

[Jeff Campbell]

Yea I agree, a big plus on this, plus I don't have to keep track of registration numbers since Apple will do it for me when I get a new machine. This won't stop me from shopping for a deal but I will definitely look here as a first stop.

[hotdram]

Stupid question, but I will ask anyway:
If I buy a game through the MAC APP store (like Chopper 2), can I send it to Apple TV?

~Rob

[Joe Johaneman]

Stupid question, but I will ask anyway:
If I buy a game through the MAC APP store (like Chopper 2), can I send it to Apple TV?

~Rob

Nope. I wish you could. That would be cool. I keep wanting to do that on my iPad too. I just want to be able to toss Angry Birds on to my AppleTV and use the iPad to control it. But no such luck.