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Should I use Microsoft Store - Download apps, games & more for your Windows PC?

Explore the Microsoft Store for apps and games on Windows. Enjoy exclusive deals, new releases, and your favorite content all in one place. - apps.microsoft.com

· 1 month ago

If you're a regular Windows consumer, this is a non-decision: it's free, preinstalled, and Microsoft-vetted, so just use it. Skip or restrict it if you run IT for an organization or you're a power user who prefers direct downloads and package managers.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources: official Microsoft pages, one security scan, and mostly community forum threads. No in-depth independent product reviews found.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Store access

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Windows 10/11 consumers
  • Casual app and game installs
  • Microsoft 365 and Copilot buyers
  • Indie game developers (12% cut)

Not for

  • Mac or Linux users — Windows only
  • Enterprise IT teams wanting tight app control — many block it via Intune
  • Power users who install from developer sites or package managers
  • Anyone unwilling to use a Microsoft account

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Error loops may require repairing or resetting the Store app yourself.

medium

Enterprises should decide early whether to allow or block Store access; Intune admins debate best practice.

low

App and game prices are set per-developer; the store itself adds no subscription but sells paid content.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Preinstalled on Windows 11; nothing to buy or install separately.
  • One place for apps, games, Microsoft 365, and Copilot content.
  • Automatic app updates handled in one place on Windows 11.
  • Listings vetted by Microsoft as trusted apps and games.
  • Revenue cut for PC games lowered to 12%, attracting more developers.

Cons

  • Users report 'something went wrong' errors opening the store.
  • Some users cannot open the app at all.
  • IT admins must actively manage or block store access in organizations.
  • Windows-only; useless on Mac or Linux machines.

Sources & method

- 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x5security x2news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free to use; app prices set by developers
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Preinstalled, but users report open and update errors
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Apps, games, Microsoft 365, Copilot in one place
  • Support quality: 2/5. Unresolved 'something went wrong' errors reported publicly
  • Security posture: 4/5. Vetted listings; 79/100 third-party trust score
  • 79/100 Gridinsoft trust score apps.microsoft.com scan
  • 12% PC game revenue cut Developer share per sale
  • $0 Store access price Free, built into Windows 10/11

Pricing

Store access

$0

  • Browse and install apps and games
  • Individual app/game prices set by developers
  • Microsoft 365 and Copilot sold separately

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Consumers hit occasional open and update errors, while IT admins debate blocking the store entirely in managed environments.

“Sorry about that! Something went wrong, but we are making it right. Try refreshing or come back later.”
Eleven Forum (Windows community)
“HELP !!! I Can't Open The Microsoft Store App??”
Facebook tech-support group
“The Codex app is now on Windows”
OpenAI Community

Alternatives

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Companies that use it

  • OpenAI10
  • Easy Data Transform11
  • SimTech Aviation
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources: official Microsoft pages, one security scan, and mostly community forum threads. No in-depth independent product reviews found.

Free app store built into Windows. Fine for consumers; IT admins and power users often bypass or block it.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources: official Microsoft pages, one security scan, and mostly community forum threads. No in-depth independent product reviews found.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Microsoft Store - Download apps, games & more for your Windows PCapps.microsoft.com
    official
  2. Get trusted apps and games from Microsoft Storesupport.microsoft.com
    official
  3. Product security pageapps.microsoft.com
    security
  4. Apps.microsoft.com Review: Is It Safe? (79/100 Trust Score)gridinsoft.com
    security
  5. Microsoft Store on Windows 11: Install, Update, Manage Appswindowsforum.com
    news
  6. Microsoft Store Lowering Cut To 12% For PC Gamesresetera.com
    news
  7. Best practice to manage "Windows Store" access (r/Intune)reddit.com
    review
  8. Microsoft store "Sorry about that! Something went wrong..."elevenforum.com
    review
  9. HELP !!! I Can't Open The Microsoft Store App??facebook.com
    review
  10. The Codex app is now on Windowscommunity.openai.com
    review
  11. Easy Data Transform in the Microsoft App storeforum.easydatatransform.com
    review

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