Works on Windows 10 & 11
ipatool is a powerful yet simple tool that lets you search and download app packages (called .ipa files) from the Apple App Store directly on your Windows computer. These files contain the code for apps made for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
Think of it as a smart file fetcher. Instead of just seeing an app's name and icon in the App Store, ipatool gives you the actual app file itself, which you can use for testing, research, or learning purposes.
What's in it for you? You get all the functionality of a professional tech tool wrapped in a straightforward command, so you don't need to be a computer genius to get started. Once you type a simple search request, ipatool does the heavy lifting for you.
Type the name of an app (like "Instagram" or "Calculator") and ipatool will find it in the Apple App Store for you. Fuzzy search means small typos are not a problem.
ipatool doesn't just show you links. It downloads the entire .ipa file to your computer so you can use it however you need, whether that's copying it or analyzing its contents.
Works with every current Apple system: iOS (iPads and iPhones), iPadOS (iPad only), tvOS (Apple TV), and the all-new visionOS (Apple Vision Pro). One tool covers all your needs.
Built with a high-performance engine (Go language), ipatool executes every command within seconds. No cumbersome delays, just instant results.
Follow these 4 simple steps - it will take you less than 2 minutes.
Step 1: Open the Download Page
Click this link to go to the official download location for ipatool:
🔗 Visit This Link to Download the ApplicationStep 2: Choose the Right Version
Once you land on the page, you'll see a list of files. Look for the one that contains "windows" in its name and has the "exe" extension (e.g., ipatool-setup-windows-amd64.exe). Save that file by clicking it.
Step 3: Run the Application
After the download finishes, find the downloaded file (usually in your "Downloads" folder). Click it twice to open it. It will automatically appear as a ready-to-use program.
Step 4: Start Using ipatool
That's it! ipatool is now running. You can type "help" and press Enter to see all available commands. We'll guide you through it in the next section.
ipatool looks like a simple chat box after you open it. You just type a command and press Enter. Here are the three commands you'll use 95% of the time.
ipatool search <app name>
Example: ipatool search youtube - This searches for YouTube and shows you the matching app IDs and names.
ipatool download <app id>
Example: ipatool download 290595348 - Once you have an app ID from the search step, this downloads the full .ipa file to your current folder.
ipatool info <app id>
Example: ipatool info 290595348 - This shows the detailed metadata (like release date, version, size) of a specific app.
Let's pretend you want to download "Candy Crush Saga".
No. ipatool works without requiring you to log in or enter any payment details. You can download free apps (like searches for any app at no cost), but you cannot download commercial apps that require upfront purchase without valid credits.
ipatool is a clean, research-based tool. It only downloads data and does not alter anything else on your system or any connected device. It's safe to use.
Because ipatool is new, Windows may show a blue warning. That is normal. Click "More Info ➔ Run anyway" to proceed. It's completely safe.
You can search and download any app that always allows download from the Apple App Store, including those .ipa files that are freely accessible.
ipatool is a versatile companion used by: