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Google's Android platform has grown exceptionally well over the years, with tons of new apps added to the Google Play store every day. BlueStacks for Mac offers a solution for users who want to download and enjoy their favorite Android apps on their Mac, too.
BlueStacks for Mac comes as free software that is supported by ads. Download takes a bit longer as the app is 112MB in size. The installation, however, is quick and easy. After the installation process completes, users can start searching for their favorite apps using the search bar or browse though more than 750,000 apps available on the Google Play store. After selecting the app, BlueStacks will download and install the app automatically, in just one click. However, when you first launch the app an advertisement will pop up. While the ads are rather distracting, the app functions perfectly fine. Users will find the app a pleasure to use, especially those who are familiar with the Android platform. Even though it's very functional, the app lacks a clean, polished, and refined look; but this is acceptable since the app seems to be in beta.
Other than the distracting ads, BlueStacks for Mac is a very capable solution for any Mac user looking for a way to run their favorite Android app on a Mac.
Publisher's Description
From Bluestacks:
BlueStacks is the first production software that allows you to use your favorite mobile apps on a Mac. You can download apps like Angry Birds Space, Temple Run, Evernote or Documents to Go directly into BlueStacks.
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 8 votes
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Current version:
1.7 starsout of 3 votes
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"Can't Install"
Version: BlueStacks App Player 0.2.5.107
Pros
So far its ok, but like a limited demo. I can run a few apps, they run ok but I can't add new apps.
Cons
Can't add apps or enter settings.
Summary
It might turn out to be a quite enjoyable program. Best of luck to the developer. Looking forward to updating this review.
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"Not ready for prime time."
Version: BlueStacks App Player 0.2.5.107
Pros
None. I think I installed it but that was it.
Cons
Legion. It simply doesn't work with a Mac.
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"Would be great - If it worked."
Version: BlueStacks App Player 0.2.5.107
Pros
Worked great the first time I opened it! I was so excited to use it.
Cons
Hasn't gotten past the "Loading" screen since the first time I opened and used it. I tried uninstalling, reinstalling, new version, moving com.bluestacks files, deleting those files, etc. Nothing works. Wish it did.
Summary
Was great for a few hours, doesn't work anymore.
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