Apps designed for iOS/iPadOS can also be deployed to Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) running macOS 11.0+.
Prerequisites
Before deploying iOS apps to macOS devices, ensure the following:
- You are deploying to a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) running macOS 11 or later.
- The iOS/iPadOS app(s) have been added to the desired VPP token.
Note: To verify an app's compatibility before deployment, find the app in the App Store, select it, and scroll to the Information section to review its listed compatibility.
Important Considerations
Not all iOS/iPadOS apps support deployment to macOS. Some developers explicitly block their apps from being installed on macOS devices - in these cases, the MDM command to install the application will fail.
Currently, the only reliable way to confirm whether an iOS/iPadOS app supports macOS deployment is to attempt the installation. See Interpreting Error Messages below for guidance on errors you may encounter.
How to Deploy iOS Apps to macOS Silicon Devices
- Navigate to Policy > Software > Apple Apps.
- Assign the app(s) to the policy.
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Enable the Install on macOS toggle for each application you want to deploy.
To check installation status after assigning an app, navigate to the policy's deployment status (Status > Deployment Status > Apple Apps). A successful installation will report a status of success.
To check the installation status of an application after assigning it to a policy, go to the policy's deployment status. A successful installation will report the status success.
Interpreting the Deployment Status
Code[301] Domain[AMSErrorDomain]: Invalid Status Code The response has an invalid status code
Status: error
This error indicates that the iOS app is not compatible with macOS. The app's developer has blocked installation on macOS devices.
Device does not support iOS app installs on macOS. Skipping...
Status: n/a
This message indicates that the target macOS device does not support iOS app installation - for example, on Intel-based Macs or other unsupported devices.
iOS app installs on macOS are disabled by policy. Skipping...
Status: n/a
This message indicates that the Install on macOS setting has not been enabled for the app. To resolve this, navigate to Policy > Software > Apple Apps and enable the toggle for the affected application.