Mac App Store issue: “App” is damaged and can’t be opened

Rarely, you may an encounter a problem with MetaDoctor, MetaDoctor Pro, GraphCalcPro, or Oilmanac downloaded from the Mac App Store, where you get the following error message when you try to launch the app:

Error dialog

This is not an issue with the app itself, it is a problem with the downloaded app package. The contents of the downloaded package are controlled by the Mac App Store, and we cannot directly repair the damaged package.

Here are some steps to take to try to resolve the problem:

  1. Delete the damaged app from your Mac.
  2. Log out of the Mac App Store.
  3. Restart your Mac.
  4. Log back into the Mac App Store.
  5. Reinstall the app from the Mac App Store (detailed instructions from Apple).

Occasionally waiting 24 hours and reinstalling the app from the App Store can correct the issue.

If this does not resolve the issue, we recommend you contact Apple support for further assistance.

GraphCalcPro 3.0 Now Available on the Mac App Store

GraphCalcPro version 3.0 for macOS is now available on the Mac App Store.  This major update includes:

  • New history menu options, including the ability to edit your calculation history.
  • New Constants menu.  Any constant can be entered directly from the menu.  Most frequently used constants can still be selected from the constants button.
  • New ability to import and export calculation history and constants.
  • New sharing feature.  Now share your calculation history or constants with other users of GraphCalcPro on macOS and GraphCalcPro2Go on iOS.
  • New options to merge, replace, or keep your current history when activating iCloud history sync on a new device.
  • History is preserved when switching between in-fix and RPN modes. Calculation history is automatically converted between the modes. iCloud history sync is now independent of mode.

GraphCalcPro 2.3 Now Available on App Store

GraphCalcPro version 2.3 is now available on the App Store.  The update includes:

  • Hundreds of new unit conversions added, including time, pressure, area, volume, mass, power, and velocity units.  Warp factor available!
  • Improved constant entry and iCloud syncing.
  • Performance improvements and bug fixes.

See more on the Mac App Store.