# Desktop Apps — user reviews > 33 indexed App Store user reviews of Desktop Apps by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd, rated 2.90/5 from 9 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-apps/id463647231/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-apps/id463647231.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (11 of 33) ### 3/5 — Works great but ugly *2018-11-03* Fills a gap left lacking by Apple Needs better UI ### 2/5 — not sure if there's adware here *2016-12-22* installed it, ran it, tapped a link that launched Safari - and for some reason Safari now defaulting to google.at for searches ### 2/5 — Mac store not detailed *2014-12-17* This apps mac store does not show the version number and detailed rating description of the app no detail. ### 3/5 — Nice app with a few flaws *2013-09-21, version 1.7* Being that I am on my phone a lot more than I am on my Mac, this app is perfect to see what apps are available on my Mac without having to be on it That said, as nice as it is, it does feel incomplete, first, due to it not being tied to the actual App Store on the Mac, it lacks reviews, and when I look at apps, I like to see what actual users of the app think before I get it, second, when I find an app that I like, it would be nice to create a list that can be sent to my Mac so I can download from a list and not have to search for each app manually when I get to my Mac, lastly, since the iOS 7 update, it would be nice to have a graphical update to match iOS 7 As for why I gave it a 3 star rating, the search function does not seem to be working, whenever I put in a search term, I don't get any results, even when I search for an app that I know is offered (like Keynote), this makes the app nearly useless as most of my app choices come from what I need to get done, and therefore I am looking for something specific ### 4/5 — Very good *2013-06-04* Great app, would love to see it include all the user reviews for Mac apps as well as app info. To everyone moaning about the ads: Just go to the app settings and pay your 69p to remove them, it's not rocket science! If you can afford an iPhone/iPad, you can afford to pay 69p to a developer whose work you're taking advantage of! Some people... ### 4/5 — Great idea *2013-03-02* I love this concept, not being able to view Mac apps on iOS devices is an annoying limitation and this app bridges that gap well. I would say it would be better if reviews could be looked at. Also the change store location screen for me seems a little buggy, with no confirmation it has worked. I have had to repeat this step a few times for the prices reflected local currency. But defiantly worth a download as a quick reference to what's out there on the Mac App Store. ### 4/5 — Erm...Large Ads?? *2013-01-26* So the app does exactly what it is supposed to do, it's great having this info on your iPhone, just seems easier to look through. Would be better if we could read reviews! Not sure if its been updated since the last reviews, large ads??? I don't see any! I see a slim banner at the bottom, which i find perfectly acceptable as this isn't an official app, but certainly nothing to overly spoil you experience. I wouldn't be put off by those reviews, thanks for this app! ### 2/5 — needs the "good stuff" *2012-12-28* It does'nt have some of the good desktop apps like google sketchup, Google earth of any of the others that I use on my desktop. Though it does seem to have the games that are on the App Store but on this app it is MUCH more expensive. ### 2/5 — TOO MANY ADS!!! *2012-12-16* I understand that a free app can have ads, but these ads are WAY TOO INTRUSIVE and degrades the user experience. This app should also drop Google Ads and adopt iAds. ### 4/5 — Does what it says *2012-12-15* The confusion over the "scam" pricing (see earlier reviews) is due to Mac App Store product/price versus iOS product/price for Apple software. That poor review is unwarranted and misleading. I've often wished to browse the App Store from my iPad - thanks for this. It would be great to be able to purchase as well (eg limited time special offers), but this would undoubtedly increase the complexity/confusion and I can see why Apple doesn't support/offer this. Drop the ads for the final star! ### 4/5 — Nice job! *2012-09-02* It is nice to check the Mac App store from my iPhone. Someday so don't need my Mac but I boot it up to flip through the Apps. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Did not work *2015-12-29* Did not work at all for purchases or anything but had awesome games looked nice ### 1/5 — Search broken *2013-10-26* This app used to be really useful, I find it much easier and more to search for this king of thing on my phone than at my Mac. However the search function has stopped working, not returning any results regardless of what is searched for. As such the app is now almost useless to me. iPhone 4s, iOS 5.1.1 ### 1/5 — PLEASE FIX SEARCH FEATURE 👿 *2013-10-22, version 1.7* Developer is asleep. SEARCH FUNCTION IS BROKEN in this app! I emailed developer about a month ago and he blamed it on iOS7. Yea, iOS7 did break the Search Feature but that's because he did not update the app to work on iOS7...Duh!!! He knows too that this app is worthless without the search feature. I would not buy until DEV fixes it. He just taking your money at this point and you will be upset. ### 1/5 — Search is not working!!! *2013-09-25* Search is not working, please fix it!!! ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2013-07-30* I hate this app so stop running it ### 1/5 — Filled with Ads *2012-12-15* I have never written a negative review for an app, but let me tell you this app is so bad that deserves 1 star reviews. I don't mind if you include ads on a free app, but this app is filled with ads everywhere, is a pain to use. ### 1/5 — Ads Ads Ads *2012-12-15, version 1.6* Good concept ruined by Ads. Gone. ### 1/5 — Really?!?!?! *2012-01-24, version 1.0* Ok lets see buy numbers from the app store and its 9.99 buy it from here and its19.99. Please people this is a total scam, do not fall for it. If you buy pages from the app store its $9.99 and if you buy it from this scam its $19.99. I really hope apple provides this company with a class action lawsuit soon. DO NOT DOWNLOAD ITS A SCAM!!!!!!! ### 2/5 — Needs Update *2017-04-23* Please update this app so it's works on the latest iOS and fix where it can fit on larger devices (+Plus devices) [iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus] ### 2/5 — Needs update *2017-01-15* I'll give 5 if you update to latest UI or do something that will make it look better because this app is old and needs help ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app - one of a kind *2017-01-15* A great app that allows viewing and searching of Mac App Store programs. It's one of a kind and has a clean and intuitive GUI. ### 5/5 — Awesome when on the go *2015-03-10* This app is great for looking up Mac apps on the Mac App Store when I'm away from my Mac, which is about 80% of my day. If I like an app I can send myself an email and buy it when I get home. If you have a Mac you would be dumb not to download this totally free app. Costs nothing. Do it. Do it now. ### 5/5 — Just what I wanted *2014-06-16* As a developer I can now view the status of my Mac apps while on the road. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Search the Mac App Store from iOS *2013-10-31* Why Apple doesn't let you search the Mac App Store from iOS is silly. This app fixes that. P.S. Search was broken by iOS7 but is now working. ### 5/5 — Some people are completely oblivious *2013-06-06* Don't let the negative reviews fool you. The purpose of this app is for example.... Your on your iPad, want to be lazy on the couch and search the MAC App Store for some cool apps to get for your Mac Mini. This is not an App Store for your iPad or iPhone, it's giving you the ability to search the Mac App Store without having to be at your computer... I feel bad that the developers have to keep these bad ratings cause some people are idiots. ### 5/5 — Great app! Unique *2013-03-24, version 1.7* Keep the updates coming ### 5/5 — Nice *2012-11-08* Important suggestion program needs to show each application size in order to know space Thank you ### 5/5 — The best apps *2012-10-18, version 1.3* Cool nothing in this world with this kind of apps ### 5/5 — Excellent *2012-08-31* Great for keeping up with desktop apps while away from your Mac! ### 4/5 — Love it... But.... *2013-10-22* Ok, so I use my Mac a lot. And this app is very useful, however large ads (after the update) block my view of apps. Also please update to iOS 7 because I find it useful to flick from left to right to go back a page. Sorry for nitpicking. But otherwise this really is a GREAT APP!!!!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*