Binance App Download 2026: Full Entry Points for Android APK / iOS / Mac / Windows / Web

The official Binance app ships on five platforms: **Android via direct APK install**, **iOS via the App Store** (requires an overseas Apple ID), **macOS / Windows desktop clients**, and a **web version that runs in any browser**. This page lists the official entry point, version footprint, install steps, anti-fake checks, and upgrade flow for each one. Download Binance AppVisit Binance Official Website ## Five-platform download overview | Platform | Package size | Install method | System requirement | Recommended | |---|---|---|---|---| | Android (APK) | ~85MB | Direct APK install from official site | Android 8.0+ | Most reliable | | iOS | ~200MB | App Store, overseas region | iOS 14+ | Requires region switch | | macOS | ~148MB | dmg, double-click to install | macOS 11+ | Best for large trades | | Windows | ~96MB | exe installer | Windows 10+ | Same as Mac | | Web version | 0 (no install) | Open in browser | Chrome / Edge / Safari | Backup option | **Accounts sync across every platform** - an order placed on your phone shows up on the desktop client and can be closed there. Assets, orders, and KYC status are a single record. ## Android: direct APK install is the most reliable Google Play is unreachable in many local environments, so the official recommendation is **direct APK install**. ### Step 1: Open the genuine official site The only official download path is the "Download" menu on Binance Official Website in the top right - then "Android". **Never** download from any of these: - Third-party app stores searching for "Binance" - many of them are counterfeit packages - APK files forwarded in QQ groups or Telegram channels - "Binance APK" sponsored links from generic search engines - Built-in "markets" inside emulators (NoxPlayer, etc.) ### Step 2: Verify the package name and size **Official APK package name**: `com.binance.dev`, file size around **85MB**. Anything with a different package name is a fake. ### Step 3: Enable "install from unknown sources" Tap the APK in your Downloads folder. The system will warn about "apps from unknown sources" - tap **Settings**, find your current browser (Chrome, Samsung Browser, etc.), turn on **"Allow from this source"**, then go back and tap **Install**. About 15 seconds and it's done. **Turn the toggle back off after installing** - leaving it on means any APK can install itself, which is a security risk. ### Step 4: Grant permissions on first launch using this table | Permission | Allow? | Note | |---|---|---| | Notifications | Yes | Receive sign-in alerts | | Storage | Yes | KYC needs to read photos | | Camera | Yes | Liveness check + scan-to-sign-in | | Location | **No** | Not needed by the app | | Contacts | **No** | Not needed by the app | **Always deny location and contacts.** The official Binance app does not need either - any version that asks for them is a counterfeit. ## iOS: switch to an overseas Apple ID The China region App Store will not return Binance in search. You need to switch to a **Hong Kong or US Apple ID** before downloading. ### Step 1: Register an overseas Apple ID Go to [appleid.apple.com](https://appleid.apple.com): - Set country / region to **United States** or **Hong Kong** - Use a real address in that country (a well-known company front desk address works) - Date of birth must be 18+ - Verify your email to complete registration ### Step 2: Switch the device Apple ID 1. Sign out of your current Apple ID completely (Settings - your avatar - scroll to bottom - Sign Out) 2. **Restart the iPhone** (important - skipping this leaves cached state) 3. Sign in with the new Apple ID 4. App Store will switch to that region automatically 5. Search "Binance" and install ### Paths to avoid - The **TestFlight beta** path - it expires, and you have to chase a fresh invite code every 90 days - **mobileconfig profile direct install** - you have to maintain the certificate yourself; once it expires the app stops working ## macOS: best for large trades Open Binance Official Website - top-right "Download" - macOS - download the dmg (about 148MB). ``` Double-click the dmg → drag Binance into the Applications folder → done ``` ### "App is damaged" on first launch macOS blocks apps from non-App Store sources: > "Binance" is damaged and can't be opened. It is not actually damaged - Gatekeeper is blocking it. Open Terminal: ```bash sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Binance.app ``` Enter your password, open the app again, and it works. ## Windows: same desktop experience as Mac Binance official website - "Download" - Windows - download the exe (about 96MB). Double-click the exe, follow the wizard, done. **Default install path**: `C:\Users\[your username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Binance\` - the standard Electron app path. Don't change it. **Disable launch on startup**: the installer enables auto-start by default. We recommend turning it off: ``` Settings → Apps → Startup → Binance → off ``` ## Web version: the fallback If you don't want to install a client, just open Binance Official Website in the browser and sign in. Every feature works. **The only limitation**: the web version cannot use the "scan QR to sign in another device" feature. ## Don't install these "companion tools" App stores and GitHub regularly host these so-called "Binance helper tools": - "Binance price alert plugin" - "Binance trade history exporter" - "Binance one-click arbitrage helper" - "Binance asset tracker dashboard" **Every third-party tool carries risk**, the most common being one that tricks you into authorising your API key, then disappears with the funds. The official Binance app already includes price alerts, trade history export, multi-account switching, and asset reports. **No third-party tool is needed.** ## How to tell the real Binance app from a fake | Feature | Genuine | Counterfeit | |---|---|---| | Developer | Binance Holdings Limited | "XX Studio", "XX Tech" | | Rating | 4.5-4.8 | Suspiciously high (5.0 perfect) | | Review count | Hundreds of thousands | A few hundred to a few thousand | | App name | "Binance" - one word | "Binance Pro", "Binance Helper" | | Icon | Standard diamond | Missing an edge or off-colour | | APK package name | com.binance.dev | Anything else | If any single row mismatches: **uninstall immediately and download fresh from the official site**. ## Upgrade strategy The Binance app **does not auto-update from an app store** (because it is not installed via Google Play): - **Once a month**, check the version number on the official site - When a new version is out, download a fresh APK and **install over the top** (data is preserved) - Tapping "Check for updates" inside the app prompts you to download from the official site - **Major versions** (typically containing security fixes) are announced - upgrade immediately ## Common install failures | Symptom | Cause | Fix | |---|---|---| | Android "Parse error" | APK is incomplete | Download again | | Android "App not installed" | Older version with the same package name | Uninstall the old version first | | iOS App Store shows nothing | Apple ID not switched to an overseas region | Switch region and restart | | macOS "App is damaged" | Gatekeeper blocking | Run the xattr command in Terminal | | Windows "protect your PC" | SmartScreen blocking | "More info" - "Run anyway" | | App installs but won't open | Permission disabled | Allow this app in system settings | For detailed troubleshooting on each scenario, see the Install Issues category. ## What to do alongside After downloading the app, we suggest this order: 1. **Complete account registration + KYC** - see Getting Started 2. **Bind 2FA** - improve account security 3. **Confirm the download source** - see Anti-Fake 4. **Complete first sign-in** - verify cross-device sync ## Still looking for the official site If you have not even confirmed which domain is the genuine Binance, start here: - Official Entry category - Anti-Fake category One rule above all: **never click into Binance from a search-engine ad slot**. About 80% of the links in those slots are phishing sites.