Install and activate iOS apps

Before you start installing iOS apps from Setapp on your iPhone or iPad, make sure you have:

1. Setapp on your Mac
2. Active Setapp subscription
3. Available device slot in your account

For more details, see "What do I need to start using iOS apps in Setapp?"

Please note: you don’t need to sign in to Setapp on your iPhone or iPad, or link them to Setapp manually — it happens automatically when you install an iOS app.

Now, let's go through the installation step by step.

1. Open Setapp on your Mac, find an app with an iOS version, then click the app to open its page.
   
   
2. Click "iOS app" (next to the Install button).
   

3. Scan the QR code using the Camera app on your iOS device. 

   
   Scanning opens the app on the App Store; tap the app's price or the Get button to install the app. If you already have an app installed, update it to the latest version.
   
   Don't worry about the app's price on the App Store: you won't need to pay anything on top of your Setapp payments.
   
   If there's no QR code, you might have no available device slots or all of them might be occupied. Click either Add Device or Manage Devices, then follow the instructions on the screen. If you need some help, you might want to read about devices in Setapp.
   
   Once you get an available device, start installing the iOS app again from Step 1.
   
   
4. After installing the iOS app, go back to Setapp on your Mac and click Done (or drag the slider to "2. Unlock full version"). Then, scan the second QR code to activate the app on your iOS device.
   
   Make sure you’re using the Camera app for scanning, if possible: other QR code readers may not process the Setapp’s activation link correctly.
   
   
5. On your iOS device, a QR code notification appears on top of the screen. Tap it, then tap Open to start the app.

That's it! The app is fully functional now, and there's nothing more you need to do but enjoy it.

If you have a question about using iOS apps in Setapp, we hope you'll find the answer in this section.