Last Updated: September 29, 2020.
Panda helper is an incredibly popular alternative to both Cydia and the official iOS app store. It works on iOS and Android devices and doesn’t require you to jailbreak or root your device.
Panda Helper offers thousands of unofficial apps and games that are kept out of the official store because of policy restrictions, and the best news is, you can even use it on your Mac or Windows computer, giving you an alternative to your OS app store.
Here, we tell you all you need to know about Panda Helper and how to use it on your desktop computer.
How to Download Panda Helper on Mac and PC:
While Panda Helper was originally an iOS app, the developers worked hard on bringing us an Android version. That means, just by using a simple Android emulator, you can run the Panda Helper app store on your Mac or PC.
There are plenty of emulator apps to choose for desktop, but we recommend
you use BlueStacks or Nox Player.
- Download Nox Player or BlueStacks Android emulator onto your computer, using the official websites.
- Download the Panda Helper APK file onto your computer and save it to your desktop
- Open the APK file location and double-click on the .apk file.
- Your emulator app opens, and the Panda helper is installed.
- Alternatively, right-click on the file and choose Open With (your emulator app)
- Or you can drag the file into the open emulator – all of these ways will install Panda Helper.
- You will see the Panda Helper icon on your desktop screen when the installation has finished.
How to Use Panda Helper on PC or Mac
- Open the emulator app from your desktop.
- Click on the Panda Helper icon.
- When the app opens, browse through or use the search bar to find and app or game to download
- Click on the app or game, click Download, and it will be installed on your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read on to find out all you need to know about Panda Helper.
What is Panda Helper App?
Panda Helper app is a third-party app installer that offers unofficial apps and games. These are all apps that Apple’s policy restrictions keep out of the official app store, and they offer additional features and functionality. Originally it was only for iOS devices, but now it can be used on Android and on desktop computers.
What Benefit is There to Using Panda Helper on My Mac or PC?
When you install Panda Helper on your computer, the benefits are three-fold – you get an alternative to your own computer Appstore, you get to use iOS and Android apps on your computer, and you get to take advantage of all your computer resources, including a much larger screen, better processor, more RAM, more storage and much more.
I See Panda Helper has Emulators – Can I Use These On My Computer?
Yes, you can. These emulators offer you a way of playing game console games on your computers, such as Nintendo, PSP, PSSPP, and many more.
Panda Helper Errors
There are a couple of errors you may face when you use Panda Helper on your PC:
Panda Helper Can’t Be Downloaded or Verified – Why Not?
This may be because it is a mobile app. Because you are using the Android version, there is a good chance that Google has revoked the app certificate, although this usually only happens on mobile devices. If you get this message, delete Panda Helper from your computer and wait for a few hours. The developers will get the certificate updated, and you can download it again. One of the easiest ways around this is to use a reputable VPN on your computer.
I Get an Error Message Telling Me “Can’t Connect to Panda Helper site.”
This Is likely for much the same reason as above – the certificate has been revoked, and the app has crashed. Again, delete it, wait a few hours and try again.
All Of My Apps Have Crashed – What Do I Do?
The simplest thing to do is delete Panda Helper and start over.
To be fair, when you use Panda Helper on your PC or Mac, you shouldn’t have too many issues with it. The Android emulator will work well, ensuring you get a smooth, trouble-free experience. However, as mentioned earlier, its best to install a reputable VPN on your computer as well.
Panda Helper has long been popular on iOS devices and, more recently, on Android. Now you can take full advantage of everything it has to offer on your desktop computer and take advantage of all the resources your computer offers too. It’s all free, and it is all safe to use, so go ahead and try it today; see what you think of this cool alternative app store.