Open Apps on the App Store

Jump into App Store discovery, with a different destination menu on Mac.

By Matthew Cassinelli · Added 2026-10-27 · Source checked 2026-10-27

Source and iCloud metadata checked. Not device-tested by Tech2Apple. Opens Apple’s sharing page; nothing installs automatically.

Before you start

Apple Shortcuts and the App Store. Store availability can vary by region.

Compatibility

The creator explicitly describes iPhone/iPad and Mac behavior. Tech2Apple checked the source and iCloud metadata, not on-device execution.

What it can access or change

Opens the App Store. Inspect the imported actions before running; no purchase is required to use the workflow.

Set it up

1. Open the creator’s page to review the intended behavior.
2. Follow the iCloud link and inspect the actions in Shortcuts before adding it.
3. On iPhone, run it to open the Apps tab.
4. On Mac, run it and choose the discovery destination you want to open.

Make it easy to reach

On iPhone, launch from Shortcuts or add a widget or Home Screen entry where supported. On Mac, consider the menu bar or a Quick Action if the workflow supports that input. Syncing a shortcut does not guarantee every action works on every device.

Sources and attribution

• Matthew Cassinelli — original shortcut and instructions
• Apple: create and review a shortcut
• Apple: run shortcuts while working on Mac

Shared shortcuts remain their creators’ work. We link the original distribution instead of repackaging it. App and OS changes can affect availability and behavior.