The official Binance app ships download entries for 5 platforms: Android APK (~85 MB), iOS App Store (~200 MB), macOS client (~148 MB), Windows client (~96 MB), plus a browser-based web version that needs no install. This page consolidates each platform's system requirements, install steps, and security verification, and all entries point to the Binance official site — this site does not re-package anything.

Android

Direct APK install — no Google Play needed, compatible with every OEM ROM.

  • Installer size ~85 MB
  • Requirement Android 7.0+
  • Compatible with HarmonyOS / MIUI
  • Install in 3 steps
Download Android APK

iOS

Download from the official App Store using a US or HK Apple ID — no jailbreak needed.

  • Installer size ~200 MB
  • Requirement iOS 13.0+
  • Supports iPhone / iPad
  • Supports Face ID login
Go to App Store

Desktop

macOS and Windows clients — fast startup, smooth charts, ideal for extended monitoring sessions.

  • macOS 10.15+ / M1-M4
  • Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Package size 96-148 MB
  • Account syncs everywhere
Go to Binance website
⚠️ Security reminder: The Binance app has only one official build. Any "modified", "cracked", "no-login required", or "enhanced" versions floating around are phishing packages that will steal your credentials and 2FA codes after install. Only download via the Binance official site linked from this page or directly from this site — nothing else can be trusted.
## Why you can't find Binance in Chinese app stores Domestic Android app markets (Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo stores) and the mainland-China-linked App Store **do not list the Binance app**. Two reasons: mainland China bans the operation of domestic crypto trading platforms, so app stores must delist for compliance; and Binance, as a global business, distributes primarily through its own site and overseas App Stores. This does not imply anything is wrong with the Binance app itself — it operates legally in 180+ countries and regions, the APK on the official site and the App Store build are identical, and the service is subject to compliance review from financial regulators in multiple countries. Downloading the app is purely an access issue, solved either by the Android direct-APK install or by switching your iOS Apple ID region as described on this page. ## Feature comparison across platforms
PlatformSizeLive market dataQR loginFutures tradingWeb3 wallet
Android APK~85 MBReal-timeYesFullBuilt-in
iOS~200 MBReal-timeYesFullBuilt-in
macOS client~148 MBReal-timeYesFullExtension
Windows client~96 MBReal-timeYesFullExtension
Web versionNo installReal-time—FullExtension

Android APK download and installation

The official Binance APK supports Android 7.0 and above, needs no Google Play, installs directly for users anywhere, and takes about 3 minutes end-to-end. Grab the APK from the Binance official site, then use our Android download entry to get the latest release.

Standard install steps

  1. Open the Binance site in your mobile browser, tap "Download" → "Android APK" at the top
  2. When the browser shows a safety warning, tap "Download anyway"; the APK saves to your "Download" folder
  3. Open your file manager, find Binance.apk, and tap to install
  4. On first install you'll see a "unknown sources" prompt — open system settings and grant install permission to your current browser
  5. Return to the APK, finish installation, launch Binance from your home screen, and log in

Adjustments for major OEM ROMs

  1. Xiaomi / Redmi: on MIUI, disable "Enhanced security" under "App management"
  2. Huawei / Honor: on HarmonyOS, tap "Install anyway" to bypass the unsigned warning
  3. OPPO / OnePlus: on ColorOS, allow it via "Phone Manager → App install"
  4. vivo / iQOO: on OriginOS, disable "App install safety detection"
  5. Samsung: on One UI, if Knox blocks first launch, tap "Open anyway"
  6. Google Pixel: stock Android — follow the standard steps

iOS install guide

iOS users need to sign in to the App Store with a non-mainland-China Apple ID (US, HK, and JP all work) to download. No jailbreak or TestFlight required — update notifications will keep flowing after install. You can also grab the App Store QR code from the Binance official site and scan it to jump straight there.

Create a US Apple ID (5 minutes)

  1. Open appleid.apple.com in a browser and click "Create your Apple ID"
  2. Set Country/Region to "United States"; name and date of birth can be real
  3. Use an email address that has never been registered for an Apple ID (Gmail / Outlook both fine)
  4. A +86 phone number is fine (Apple accepts overseas numbers for US ID registration)
  5. Fill in any US address (search for "US address generator")
  6. Be sure to pick "None" for payment method — no credit card needed
  7. Enter the verification code sent to your email and the new ID is usable immediately

Switch App Store accounts

  1. Open the App Store and tap your avatar in the top-right to open the account page
  2. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Sign Out" — only sign out of Media & Purchases, not iCloud
  3. Sign back in with the US Apple ID you just created
  4. When "Review Your Apple ID" appears, tap Continue and pick "None" for payment
  5. Back in the App Store, search Binance and tap "Get" on the top result
  6. Once installed, switch back to your original Apple ID — the app keeps working and iCloud data is untouched

macOS client download

The official Binance macOS client is built on Electron, natively supports Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4), and runs on Intel Macs as well. The package is roughly 148 MB. Go to the Binance official site → Download → macOS to grab Binance.dmg.

macOS install steps

  1. Download Binance.dmg and double-click to mount the disk image
  2. Drag the Binance icon into the Applications folder on the right
  3. Open Launchpad, find Binance, and tap to launch
  4. On first launch Gatekeeper will warn that the developer cannot be verified — go to "System Settings → Privacy & Security", find the related prompt near the bottom, and click "Open Anyway"
  5. Subsequent launches need no extra authorization; scan the QR with your phone to sync your mobile account

Windows desktop client

The Binance Windows client supports Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) and does not support Win 7 / Win 8. The installer is around 96 MB and requires no administrator rights. Grab BinanceSetup.exe from the Binance official site.

Windows install steps

  1. Double-click BinanceSetup.exe to start the install wizard
  2. Some Windows Defender installs may show "Unknown publisher" — click "More info → Run anyway"
  3. Choose the install path (AppData by default, no admin rights needed)
  4. Wait for installation to finish; a desktop shortcut is created
  5. First launch auto-checks for updates, and later releases upgrade seamlessly

SHA-256 security verification

  1. Right-click BinanceSetup.exe → Properties → Digital Signatures, and confirm the signer is Binance Holdings Limited
  2. In PowerShell, run Get-FileHash BinanceSetup.exe -Algorithm SHA256
  3. Compare the output hash against the checksum published on the Binance site
  4. If the values don't match, do not run the installer — it may have been tampered with

Web browser version (no install)

If you don't want to install a client, just use your browser to visit the Binance official site. Every feature matches the desktop clients — spot, futures, earn, Launchpool, and the Web3 extension. We recommend the latest Chrome or Edge; Safari and Firefox are fully supported as well. The web version is easier on device specs and ideal for quick market checks or logging in from a public computer.

## Four must-do security steps after install After installing the app, don't rush into trading — spend 10 minutes on these four settings and your account security level effectively doubles. 1. **Enable Google Authenticator 2FA**: go to "Security Center → Two-Factor Authentication → Google Authenticator" and follow the prompts to scan and bind. During binding, be sure to write down the 16-character key and store it offline, so you can recover on a new device if your phone is lost or the authenticator is uninstalled. 2. **Set up an anti-phishing code**: in "Security Settings → Anti-phishing Code", customize a 6–8 character string (e.g. `BFL-2026`). After that, every official Binance email will carry this code in its subject — emails without it are definitely phishing. 3. **Enable the withdrawal whitelist**: go to "Security → Withdrawal Whitelist" and add your frequently-used cold wallets or exchange addresses. Once enabled, withdrawals to addresses outside the whitelist are blocked, and the first withdrawal to a new address triggers a 24-hour cool-down. 4. **Lock down IPs / login devices**: in "Security → Login Device Management", keep only your regular devices and remove the rest. If you work from a fixed network long-term, enable "Account Activity Monitoring" to get email alerts on suspicious IP logins. ## FAQ

How big is the Android APK? What if downloads are slow?

The official APK is around 85 MB. Wi-Fi is recommended. If mobile data is slow or the download drops, retry with Chrome or Edge, or turn on multi-threaded downloads in your browser's "Download manager". If the downloaded file is obviously the wrong size (a few MB, or even tens of KB), the download was incomplete — delete and redownload.

APK install shows "Parse error" — what now?

Three possibilities: (1) incomplete download — redownload; (2) Android version too low (below 7.0) and unsupported by the current APK — try a historical build or upgrade the OS; (3) insufficient storage — free up at least 500 MB and retry.

Will switching my iOS Apple ID affect my photos and contacts?

No. When switching App Store accounts, sign out only of "Media & Purchases" — do not sign out of iCloud. Your iCloud sign-in stays intact, and photos, contacts, notes, and backups all stay in place. App Store login is independent.

Does a US Apple ID need a US bank card?

No. At registration, pick "None" for payment and you can finish setup. A payment method is only required for paid apps, subscriptions, Apple Music, and the like — Binance is a free app and doesn't need one.

Mac client says "file is damaged" on launch — what now?

That's macOS Gatekeeper's default block, not an actual corrupt file. Open "System Settings → Privacy & Security", scroll down to the Binance prompt that was just blocked, and click "Open Anyway". You can also run xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Binance.app in Terminal to remove the quarantine flag in one shot.

Windows warns "Unable to verify publisher" — is it safe?

As long as you downloaded from the official Binance site, it's safe. The warning appears because the software uses an EV code-signing certificate but Microsoft SmartScreen needs time to accumulate reputation. Right-click BinanceSetup.exe → Properties → Digital Signatures; the signer should be Binance Holdings Limited. Once verified, install with confidence.

The app opens to a white screen or crashes — how do I fix it?

Common causes: (1) network access is blocked — enable a VPN or switch networks; (2) incomplete APK — redownload and reinstall; (3) stale cache from an older build — uninstall and reinstall; (4) arm64 architecture mismatch — grab the matching APK. On iOS, a white screen is usually a network issue — switch between Wi-Fi and cellular or turn on a VPN.

Do I need a VPN to use Binance after installing?

Binance's app and web access are restricted in some networks, and in those cases a stable overseas connection is needed for smooth login and trading. Accounts that have completed KYC can sign in from any network, but actual usability depends on your connection. Use a reliable commercial VPN rather than a free proxy.

How do I tell an official app apart from a phishing one?

Four traits: (1) the package name must be com.binance.dev (Android) or the developer must show Binance (iOS); (2) the icon is a plain yellow "B" logo, no extra flourishes; (3) first launch won't request sensitive permissions like SMS, contacts, or photos; (4) the signer is Binance Holdings Limited. Miss any one and it's a fake.

Are desktop and mobile apps on the same account?

Yes. Binance accounts are device-independent — Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, or the web all share the same assets and orders. Desktop clients support QR login: scan the desktop QR with the mobile app and you're in, no password needed.

How often does the app update? Should auto-update be on?

Binance ships a stable release roughly every 2–3 weeks, with critical fixes pushed as emergency updates within a week. We recommend turning on auto-update — older builds may contain patched security issues. iOS "Automatic Updates" in the App Store are on by default; for Android APKs you need to manually download the new version and install over the old one (your data is preserved).

## System requirements at a glance
PlatformMinimumRecommendedArchitecture
AndroidAndroid 7.0Android 10+ · 4 GB RAMarm64-v8a / armeabi-v7a
iOSiOS 13.0iOS 16+ · iPhone X or newerarm64
macOSmacOS 10.15 CatalinamacOS 12+ · 8 GB RAMApple Silicon + Intel
WindowsWindows 10 1909Windows 11 · 8 GB RAMx64 (x86 / ARM not supported)
WebChrome 90+Latest Chrome / Edge—
## Related tutorials - Account registration and KYC: see the "Register Account" category - First-time deposits and fiat channels: see the "Deposit & Withdrawal" category - Security deep dive (2FA / anti-phishing code / whitelist): see the "Account Security" category - Spot and futures basics: see the "Spot Trading" and "Futures Basics" categories - Common install errors: see the site Q&A library