Who knows where mobile apps are stored?

Mac
#1

They used to be in iTunes–>Music–>Mobile Applications. But, my Mobile applications folder is empty. Where have the apps gone? My iTunes shows that apps exist on my computer, I just can’t find them.

#2

Go to iTunes > right click on app icon > Show in Finder

#3

Thanks! :). Seems Mobile Applications is now in 2 places on my Mac, one where it used to be (empty) and the other inside iTunes Media. Probably been there for yonks but I had not been bothering to look for ages. After reading the link about disappearing apps from Bennyling’s news post, I decided it was time for a backup.

#4

You don’t need to store your apps on your Mac anymore. Just download them direct to your iPhone or iPad. I haven’t stored any apps on my Mac for ages and there have been no problems.

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#5

kyte, is asking, Where they are stored so you can take a backup locally in case they get removed from the store and are unavailable to download from the previous purchase list.

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#6

And what will you do when an app gets abandoned or otherwise disappears ftom the store?