> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cineflow.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# CineFlow desktop and mobile apps

> Download the macOS desktop app or iOS app, stay up to date automatically, and use Live Activities on the Dynamic Island during a shoot.

CineFlow is available as a native macOS desktop app and an iOS app, alongside the web app at [app.cineflow.cloud](https://app.cineflow.cloud). All three share the same account and sync your data in real time, so you can move between a laptop in the production office, a phone on set, and a browser at the editing suite without any friction.

## macOS desktop app

### Downloading

The desktop app is available from the CineFlow website.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the installer">
    Go to the CineFlow website and download the macOS app. The installer is a standard `.dmg` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the DMG and drag CineFlow to Applications">
    Double-click the downloaded `.dmg`, then drag the CineFlow icon into your **Applications** folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open CineFlow and sign in">
    Launch CineFlow from your Applications folder or Spotlight. Sign in with the same email and password you use on the web.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Auto-updates

The desktop app checks for updates automatically. When a new version is available, you'll see an update prompt inside the app. Accepting it downloads and installs the update without visiting the website again.

<Note>
  If you dismiss an update prompt, CineFlow will remind you next time it checks. Keeping the app up to date ensures you have the latest features and fixes.
</Note>

### Desktop vs. web

The desktop app and the web app offer the same features. The desktop app additionally provides:

* **Native system notifications** for project updates when the app is running in the background
* **Persistent login**: you stay signed in between sessions without re-authenticating
* **Deep link support**: `cineflow://` links open directly in the app

## iOS app

### Downloading

Search for **CineFlow** in the App Store, or use the link on the CineFlow website to go directly to the listing.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the App Store">
    On your iPhone, open the **App Store** and search for **CineFlow**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download and install">
    Tap **Get** to download and install the app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Open CineFlow and sign in with the same account you use on the web or desktop.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Push notifications on iOS

To receive push notifications, grant permission in iOS Settings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open iOS Settings">
    Tap **Settings** on your iPhone's home screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find CineFlow in the app list">
    Scroll down and tap **CineFlow**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable notifications">
    Tap **Notifications** and turn on **Allow Notifications**. Lock Screen, Notification Centre, and Banners are all supported.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once permission is granted, configure which events send push notifications in **Settings → Notifications** inside CineFlow. See [Notification preferences](/settings/notifications) for details.

### Live Activities

During a Live Feed session on set, CineFlow shows the current shot on your iPhone's Dynamic Island and lock screen using iOS Live Activities.

When a Live Feed is active, a Live Activity starts automatically on any iPhone running the CineFlow app. It displays:

* The current shot name and number
* Progress through the day's shots
* Scene information and lens/camera details
* An "up next" indicator for the following shot
* A live shot timer

The Live Activity updates in real time as the shot caller advances through the list. You can glance at your lock screen or Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone or opening the app.

<Note>
  Live Activities require iOS 16.2 or later. The Dynamic Island view requires iPhone 14 Pro or later. On older iPhones, the Live Activity appears on the lock screen and in the Notification Centre.
</Note>

## Switching between platforms

Your account and all project data sync across the web, desktop, and iOS apps in real time. There is no manual sync step, as long as you're signed into the same account, every change appears on all your devices within seconds.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need a separate account for each platform?">
    No. Sign in with the same email and password on the web, desktop, and iOS apps. Your projects, settings, and profile are all linked to one account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a Windows desktop app?">
    The desktop app is currently available for macOS. A Windows build is in progress, check the CineFlow website or release notes for availability updates.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>