TutuApp is one of the best known and most popular third party app stores. It was one of the first to be released as an alternative to root, and has since become a popular replacement for the official App Store . Why? Because it offers everything that the official Store does not offer: unofficial apps, optimized games, fully functional screen recorders, game emulators and much more. All of this content is free and does not need to be jailbroken. Even better: it is now available for Android devices, which means that, with an alternative method, you can also use it on your Windows PC or Mac – here’s how to get it.
How to download TutuApp on PC or Mac
Although there is no official desktop support, TutuApp can be easily installed with the help of an Android emulator.
- First, download the Android emulator – BlueStacks and the Nox Player app are two of the best for this purpose.
- Next, open the TutuApp download page and download the APK file for Android .
- Open the emulator and log in (you will need a Google account, you can get it for free).
- From the emulator home screen, type TutuApp in the search bar.
- Select the search result and wait for the application to download.
- Alternatively, you can right-click the APK file and click Open With or drag the file to the emulator.
- When you see the TutuApp icon appear on the emulator home screen, the app store will be ready for use.
How to use TutuApp
It’s very simple: open the emulator and go to TutuApp. Once the app store is open, you can search for apps or games in two different ways: browse within TutuApp or use the search bar directly. Select the app you want, click on Install and wait for the app icon to load in the emulator: the app will be ready for use.
Advantages of using TutuApp on your Mac or PC
Your computer has much better resources than your smartphone or tablet – more storage, more RAM, a better processor, bigger screen, and so much more. Also, using TutuApp on your desktop will allow you to have an alternative app store to the official one that offers tons of modified apps for free.
Correction of common TutuApp errors
While there are few errors and they appear infrequently on TutuApp, there are a couple that desktop users might encounter:
White or Blank Screen
This is the most common error and the easiest way to fix it is to remove TutuApp and reinstall it using the guide above.
The greyed out
icon / app does not download Try deleting TutuApp and reinstalling it. If that doesn’t work, clean up your computer: delete unused / unnecessary files, move media to external storage, uninstall unused apps and don’t forget to empty the trash. Make sure you have at least 2GB of free RAM on your computer.
Frequent questions
Since this is a third-party app, it is normal that there are several questions that you would like to have answered, below are the most frequently asked questions:
How safe is TutuApp?
TutuApp is completely safe to use on your desktop computer. You won’t have to do anything special to install it, just download an Android emulator. Download one of the recommended ones, as we can assure you that they are completely safe to use. All you need is a Google account, as well as regularly updating both the app store and the emulator. As a secondary precaution, use antivirus software and one of the recommended VPNs on your computer.
Does TutuApp have viruses or malware?
No. We have tested it and can tell you for sure that there is nothing in TutuApp that can harm your device. Developers are constantly monitoring the app store and fixing any issues, so be sure to install any released updates. As mentioned above, we recommend that you download a VPN and antivirus software to protect you and your computer; also you should only use the official links to download both TutuApp and the emulator.
What is the difference between TutuApp VIP and TutuApp FREE?
TutuApp Free offers more than enough features for most users but, if you are looking for something more, you might consider upgrading to the VIP version for a small fee. This will allow you to remove ads and improve download speeds, plus you’ll have a greater choice of content and many other useful features will be unlocked. If you have the VIP version on your mobile device, connect the desktop version to your account and use it to get the VIP on your PC or Mac as well. Also, if there are still 60 days (or more) left until your membership expires, consider renewing your premium right now by getting a 10% discount.
TutuApp is for iOS users only , isn’t it?
It was, but then the developers chose to release an Android version due to the huge demand. Now, with the help of an Android emulator, you can also use it on your Windows or macOS computer.
Try TutuApp on your computer today – you will be delighted with this great alternative to the official desktop app store.
