MIT App Inventor

The software provides an Android emulator that runs on macOS, allowing users to execute Android applications directly on their Mac computers. It is distributed as a downloadable DMG installer, with versions supporting macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and newer. The installation process includes standard steps such as accepting a license agreement, entering an administrator password, and optionally performing a hard reset if a previous emulator version exists.

Targeted at developers and educators who work with Android apps, the emulator enables testing and debugging without needing a physical device. It integrates with the MIT App Inventor environment, offering options to connect via USB or run the emulator directly from the setup menu. The package is maintained by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution‑ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Support resources include a troubleshooting page, a user forum, and contact channels such as email and a GitHub repository. The software is marked as stable and is intended for use on macOS platforms.