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How to Run iOS Apps on an Android Device

Most of us are either an Android or iOS user. However, you may find yourself in a situation where you would like to run a particular iOS application but only have an Android device. While not as easy as it may sound, you can run iOS apps on an Android device. However, many apps won’t run properly and most emulators aren’t actively supported.

Also read: 10 Best Hacking Apps for Android

Appetize.io (Browser-Based)

One of the easiest ways to run an iOS app on your Android device without installing any application is using Appetize.io on your phone’s browser. This online emulator launches an iOS-like device, complete with the look and feel of iOS. To use it, follow the instructions below.

1. Open your phone’s browser and visit Appetize.io.

2. When it loads, the screen below will be shown; click on the “Click to Play” button.

3. This opens iOS, allowing you to run any iOS application here. To run your iOS app, you can upload it to the website, and it will be available for you to run.

One thing that sets this apart is that you don’t have to worry whether it’s compatible with your Android device version. However, the emulator won’t always have immediate support for newer iOS apps.

Appetize.io is also meant more for developers to test new apps on various systems. You also can’t simply download apps from the App Store.

iOS Emulator Apps for Android

There are several iOS emulators available for Android that make it possible to run iOS applications on Android. The most common applications are the Cider and iEMU applications for Android. Sadly, neither are currently supported, which means newer versions of iOS apps likely won’t work.

To run these emulators, you will need the following on your device:

• At least 512MB of RAM available
• Android version 2.3 or later
• Available space, as iEMU takes up to 60MB of space, while the Cider application takes up to 12MB. (Remember, you’ll also need space for the iOS apps.)

iEMU Emulator

The iEMU emulator is one of the best emulators to run iOS applications on Android. It can be easily downloaded, installed and used. Download it here and follow the steps below.

1. If you downloaded the apk file using your computer, you will need to transfer the file to your Android device. It will take roughly 60MB of space. Tap to open the file on your device. You should get a message stating you need to allow installation of apps from unknown sources.

This should take you directly to the Settings. If not, use the next few steps to do this manually. These steps apply to Android 11. If you need to enable installation from unknown sources in earlier versions, use these steps instead.

2. Go to your Android device’s Settings, tap Application Manage, and select Special Access.

3. Tap Install Unknown Apps.

4. Select iEMU to allow access.

5. Navigate to where you have the iEMU apk file stored and tap on it to install.

After successfully installing the emulator, check the installed applications; you will see an application called AIO Downloader. (The second app in the screenshot below.) Tap on it to run it.

This app will allow you to download iOS applications and run them using the emulator. In my case, I downloaded the iMusic application. Download the iOS application of your choice and enjoy running and using it on your Android device.

The only disadvantage associated with this emulator is that it only supports .zip and .ipas files.

Cider App

Cider is another application that runs iOS applications on an Android device. This application was developed by a group of students who claim that both Android and iOS are running on ARM-run hardware. The application is still at the advanced research stage but works well. It, however, has one disadvantage compared to the iEMU emulator: it has no support for GPS, Bluetooth, or any other location services.

The first thing to do is download the Cider apk file. When the download completes, transfer the file to your Android device and install it.

On successful installation, go to your device’s app drawer and locate the Cider application. Tap on it to launch it. This opens the emulator where you are now able to download and run iOS applications. I downloaded the iOS messaging application which worked the same way it works on iOS.

iOSEmus

iOSEmus is a little more recent than the previous two emulators. The last version came out in 2017. Just like the others, it’s installed via an apk file. It’s designed to be compatible with most popular iOS apps, though possibly not more recent ones.

One thing users love is that everything’s free within the emulator, even paid iOS apps. However, you will have to deal with a large amount of ads. It’s not without its faults, but it makes the process fairly easy to run iOS apps on Android.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will I get a full iOS experience on Android?

No. Emulators won’t make your Android device function just like an iOS device. The only way to get a full iOS experience is with an iOS device.

2. Why don’t iOS apps function the same; why aren’t they compatible?

Android and iOS are extremely different. This is why developers have to create apps separately for each platform. Hardware and software differences make it impossible for every iOS app to function the same on Android devices and vice versa.

3. Are there any other options?

If you have certain iOS apps you love but only have an Android device, you may want to consider purchasing an older iOS device. Purchasing a refurbished device made in the last five years is often hundreds of dollars cheaper. For instance, an iPhone 6S on Amazon starts at just over $100. And, it’ll still run iOS 14. If you buy an unlocked device, you won’t need a mobile carrier but can only use it on Wi-Fi.

Also read: How to Stream from Android to Airplay

Wrapping Up

Thanks to the above-mentioned applications, it is now easier to run iOS apps on an Android device. (You can also make your Android device look like an iPhone and view iPhone emojis on Android.) One thing to note is that not all iOS apps are supported, and you will have to use trial and error to see if the apps you want work on the phone.

Want to keep exploring interesting apps on Android? See our list of the best free music download apps for Android and have a look at the best games hidden in various Google services.

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Crystal Crowder has spent over 15 years working in the tech industry, first as an IT technician and then as a writer. She works to help teach others how to get the most from their devices, systems, and apps. She stays on top of the latest trends and is always finding solutions to common tech problems.

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So, how do you get the iOS apps? You can’t even look at apps in their store without an account or by happening on a link that takes you to a non-functional (except “buy one of the few phones we make here with a crazy expensive carrier…”) version.

The generic no contract carrier we use has new unlocked SE’s for USD $250, a great deal but after a lot of frustration trying to peer over apple’s incredibly high walled garden/cult, android’s openness is looking pretty good. I’ll pass, phones are commodities anyway. Most are just far too big these days, plank phones!

Nice work explaining these emulators.

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Can You Run iPhone Apps on Android and Windows?

Many apps that run on Apple’s iOS also have Android versions, and even macOS and Windows versions. This is especially true of apps from the biggest companies like Facebook and Google, and of some of the most popular games. But some apps are exclusive to the iPhone. For those apps, you may be wondering: is there a way to run iPhone apps on Android or Windows devices?

Generally speaking, the answer is no: You can’t run iPhone apps on other platforms. When you dig in, though, you find that while using iPhone apps on other devices is hard, but there are some options for people who are really committed.

Can You Run iPhone Apps on Android?

The differences between the two leading smartphone platforms—iOS and Android—are extensive. From a technological perspective, they’re very different. That said, there are a few ways to emulate iOS on Android and run iOS apps there.

• Appetize.io: This paid service lets you run iOS in your Android web browser. You can upload iOS apps to the service and test them there. This isn’t the same thing as installing an Apple app on Android, though. It’s more like connecting to another computer that runs the iOS and then streaming the results to your device. Learn more at Appetize.io
• Cider: An iOS emulator created by students that should let you run iPhone apps on Android. Beware, though, the software is still a bit rudimentary and doesn’t support basic features like Bluetooth or GPS. Download Cider
• Cycada: A team of student programmers at Columbia University developed this tool that allows iOS apps to work on Android. The drawback? It’s not publicly available.
• iEmu: This emulator is similar to Cider, but more polished and full featured. It’s one of the best options for running iOS apps on Android. Download iEmu

An important thing to be aware of is that these emulators may not work with the latest versions of the iOS or may not support all iOS features and apps. They may work some of the time, but they’re not perfect for every app and every situation.

Wondering if you can use iPhone features like Siri on devices other than the iPhone and iPad? Check out How to Get Siri for Android or Windows Phones.

Why iPhone Apps Don’t (Usually) Work on Android

Using apps designed for one operating system on a different OS is a serious challenge. That’s because an app designed to be used on the iPhone, for instance, requires all sorts of iPhone-specific elements to function correctly. The same is true of Android and other operating systems. These elements fall into three broad categories:

• Hardware architecture: When software developers create their apps, the apps are designed to work on specific smartphone hardware. For instance, the app may be designed to work on a certain type of processor, and without that processor, the app won’t run.
• Hardware features: Some apps employ hardware features only offered by the devices they run on. Think of the iPhone’s Touch ID fingerprint scanner or M11 motion co-processing chip. If an app requires you to log in using your fingerprint, but there’s no fingerprint scanner on the phone, the app won’t work.
• Software features: This is the software version of the hardware requirement from the last point. If an app tries to use a specific software feature—like Notification Center widgets or iCloud, for instance—and finds that that feature isn’t there, it won’t be able to work.

Most developers create separate iPhone and Android versions of their apps, but that’s not the only solution. There’s a long tradition in computing of emulation, which creates a virtual version of one device that can run on another device.

For example, Macs have a number of good options for running Windows. Apple’s Bootcamp helps you literally install Windows on an Apple machine, while the third-party Parallels software creates a special environment within macOS that can run Windows. Emulated Windows runs slower than a computer running Windows natively, but it offers compatibility when you need it.

Can You Run iPhone Apps on Windows?

Windows users may have an option that Android users don’t: There is an iOS simulator for Windows 7 and up called iPadian. There are a number of limitations to the tool—you won’t be able to access the App Store using it; iPhone apps have to be made compatible with it and very few are—but it will get at least some iPhone apps running on your PC.

There have been many reports that iPadian has installed malware or spam and ad programs on users’ computers, so you probably want to avoid installing this.

Microsoft has added a wrinkle to the idea of running iPhone apps on Windows. In Windows 10, Microsoft created tools to allow iPhone app developers to bring their apps to Windows with relatively little reprogramming. In the past, creating a Windows version of an iPhone app might have meant rebuilding virtually from scratch. This reduces the number of extra work developers will need to do.

This isn’t the same thing as taking an app downloaded from the App Store and running it on Windows, but it does mean that it’s more iPhone apps could have Windows versions in the future.

Running Android Apps on Windows

The iPhone-to-Android path is pretty difficult, but if you have an Android app you’d like to use on Windows, you’ve got more options. While these programs are also likely to have some compatibility and performance problems, if you’re really committed to running Android apps on Windows, they can help:

Running Apple Apps on Android

As we’ve seen, there aren’t surefire ways to run an iPhone app on Android. However, if you want an app that’s made by Apple, you might have more luck. Apple makes apps that are also available on Android. Most notable among these is Apple Music, but there are others. They can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

For more about using important Apple apps and features with Android, check out Got Android? Here Are the iTunes Features That Work For You.

The Bottom Line

There aren’t many great options for running iPhone apps on other Android. For now, it makes sense to either use apps that also have Android or Windows versions or to wait for them to be developed.

It’s unlikely that we’ll ever see really good tools for running the apps designed for one device on another. Instead of hoping for an emulator, it’s more likely that the tools for developing apps will solve this problem. Those tools are likely to make it easier to write an app once and then deploy it on multiple platforms. We just need to wait for those tools to become polished, powerful, and widely used.

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