> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.albumfiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.albumfiler.com/support/app-store-direct-download-differences.md).

# Mac App Store vs. Direct Download

There are two versions of AlbumFiler.

* Mac App Store
* Direct Download

Functionally, the two apps are identical. They differ only in the kinds of licenses offered and how they are distributed.

| Feature                 | Mac App Store                                                                                                                                                                                            | Direct Download                                          |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Where to Buy](/buy.md) | Mac App Store                                                                                                                                                                                            | Gumroad                                                  |
| Purchase Options        | <p>Individual  Lifetime Unlock<br>Individual Annual Membership<br>Individual Monthly Subscription<br><br>Family Lifetime Unlock<br>Family Annual Membership</p><p>Family Monthly Subscription</p><p></p> | <p>Lifetime Unlock <br></p><p>Family Lifetime Unlock</p> |
| License Verification    | Handled by Apple and the Mac App Store                                                                                                                                                                   | Handled by Gumroad                                       |