QuickLook for IPA & APK is a macOS extension that provides rich preview capabilities for iOS application packages. Change the way you browse mobile app packages on your Mac.
With this QuickLook and Thumbnail extension suite, you’ll get instant previews and detailed information about IPA, APK, and AAB files right in Finder—no extraction or installation required.
The extension supports these file types:
- IPA (iOS App)
- APK (Android Package)
- AAB (Android App Bundle)
For iOS files (IPA), you can view the app name and bundle identifier, version and build numbers, app icon, file size, permissions and entitlements, and detailed provisioning profile information including team details, expiration dates, and the device list.
For Android files (APK/AAB), you can see the app name and package identifier, version and build numbers, app icon (when available), file size and supported architectures, and a list of permissions.
Key Features
- Instant preview
- No external tools required
- Developer-focused
- Finder thumbnails
- Supports both Android & iOS app packages
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| View metadata for IPA, APK, and AAB files directly in Finder—no need to unzip or install anything. | Requires macOS 13.0 or later. |
| Covers popular Android formats too, making it handy for cross-platform devs. | Some obfuscated Android files may display limited information due to App Store sandboxing restrictions. |
| It doesn’t require installing big IDEs or dev tools to inspect apps. | |
| Runs within Apple’s App Store security model, so you don’t have to trust unsigned scripts or plugins. |
Pricing & Plans
The app has a one-time fee of $1.99. It also supports Family Sharing, with up to six family members able to use the app.
Conclusion
QuickLook is arguably the ideal tool for anyone who regularly works with mobile app files and handles both iOS and Android packages.
Alternatives like ProvisionQL are designed specifically for iOS and macOS but lack polish in some areas and don’t support Android files.
Install QuickLook and enjoy instant previews anywhere. Your mobile development workflow just got a whole lot faster and smoother.
