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The Firefox Marketplace has apps designed for your Firefox OS device. We'll show you how to find and install them.
The Firefox Marketplace has apps designed for your Firefox OS device. We'll show you how to find and install them.
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The [[What is the Firefox Marketplace?|Marketplace]] is a store that features apps designed for your Firefox OS device. This article looks at how to discover and install them.
__TOC__
=Find great apps=
When you open the Marketplace you'll see a list of featured apps and popular apps.
*Tap the {button All Categories} dropdown to filter the popular apps list. For example, if you select "Games" you'll see the most popular game apps.
*:[[Image:All Categories]]
*Of course, every Marketplace screen includes a search box to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
*:[[Image:Marketplace search]]
*While browsing, tap on any app to look up details about it. You'll be able to see screenshots, a longer description and reviews.
*:[[Image:App details]]
=Install an app=
''Installing an app is quick and easy.''
# When you find an app that you would like to install, tap the blue button. If the app is free, the button will say that. If the app costs money, the price will be listed on the button.
#:[[Image:Free and paid apps]]
#:{note}'''Note:''' The process for purchasing an app differs between carrier and country. Just follow the simple on screen instructions.{/note}
#Confirm that you want to install the app by tapping the {button Install} button.
#*Your app will be downloaded and an icon will be placed on the home screen.
#*:[[Image:Twitter installed]]
=What's the difference between Marketplace and Adaptive Search?=
The Marketplace and Adaptive Search offer two different experiences for downloading apps. The Marketplace is a store with apps designed for your Firefox OS device. The Adaptive Search finds mobile websites that can be installed and used like apps.
*For more info, see [[Use Adaptive Search to discover personalized apps]].
The [[What is the Firefox Marketplace?|Marketplace]] is a store that features apps designed for your Firefox OS device. This article looks at how to discover and install them.
__TOC__
=Find great apps=
When you open the Marketplace you'll see a list of featured apps and popular apps.
:[[Image:Marketplace Home]]
*The links across the top will help you browse apps by newness, popularity, or category.
*Of course, every Marketplace screen includes a search box to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
*:[[Image:new marketplace search]]
*While browsing, tap on any app to see details like screenshots, a longer description and reviews.
=Install an app=
''Installing an app is quick and easy.''
# When you find an app that you would like to install, tap the blue button. If the app is free, the button will say that. If the app costs money, the price will be listed on the button.
#:[[Image:Free and paid apps]]
#:{note}'''Note:''' The process for purchasing an app differs between carrier and country. Just follow the simple on screen instructions.{/note}
#Confirm that you want to install the app by tapping the {button Install} button.
#*Your app will be downloaded and an icon will be placed on the home screen.
#*:[[Image:Twitter installed]]
=What's the difference between Marketplace and Adaptive Search?=
The Marketplace and Adaptive Search offer two different experiences for downloading apps. The Marketplace is a store with apps designed for your Firefox OS device. The Adaptive Search finds mobile websites that can be installed and used like apps.
*For more info, see [[Use Adaptive Search to discover personalized apps]].