The Apple Vision Pro arrives soon but what apps will it come with, what apps and games will be available in the visionOS App Store?
Apple’s Vision Pro is arriving soon, and early adopters will be interested in learning what they can do with this exciting new spatial computer. With a powerful Apple M2 processor, immersive 4K-per-eye displays, and multiple cameras for tracking your eyes and hands, there’s unlimited space for viewing and interacting with screens and 3D content.
But in the end, it will always be the apps that show off the abilities of a device like the Vision Pro. While we don’t have a complete list yet, I’ve compiled a list of the apps that Apple bundles with the Vision Pro and some third-party apps that will soon be available.Preinstalled Vision Pro apps
Like any Apple device, you’ll get several system apps optimized specifically for your Vision Pro. You can browse the internet on Safari with multiple giant virtual screens, making it hard to go back to your MacBook or even with a Pro Display XDR connected.
You’ll get Apple Mail, Messages, and FaceTime to keep in touch with people while you’re wearing the Vision Pro. You can organize your life with Freeform, Notes, and Files. Media is available in the Photos, Music, and TV apps.
Apple includes the Encounter Dinosaurs app to give you an immediate sense of the impact of immersive 3D experiences. Mindfulness is another experience that surrounds you with color and motion, a great example of upgrading 2D apps to take advantage of depth.
Of course, you can find more apps in the visionOS App Store, which is currently only viewable from the Vision Pro. Apple has an App Store Preview website for iOS and iPadOS apps, which is a handy way to check out what’s new without using an Apple device.
It might take a year or two before Apple releases a similar App Store Preview website for the Vision Pro. Currently, the selection will be limited compared to the nearly endless selection of iPhone apps.
It’s worth noting that the Vision Pro has the capability to run most iPhone and iPad apps. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to install every app you own. I’ll discuss that more below.
To customize visionOS and Vision Pro apps, you can use the familiar Settings app. There will be options to adjust the appearance, options, and permissions to make the Vision Pro suit your preferences.
According to MacRumors, Apple preinstalls some apps not specifically designed for the Vision Pro, like Books, Calendar, Maps, News, Podcasts, Reminders, Shortcuts, Stocks, and Voice Memos.
