Why do I have two different App Store apps on my iPhone?

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Why do I have two different App Store apps on my iPhone?

The first one is the classic Apple iOS App Store, the one that has the blue icon with the white triangle logo in it. The second one just appeared when I got my new iPhone (I used to have an iPhone SE, and I just got an iPhone 12 mini), and it has a white icon with a blue shopping bag on it. This one has the name "Apple Store," but it appears to have the same function as the App Store.

Are these apps different in any way, and if not, why was this new one added to my iPhone (or why was the old one not removed)?

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 8:19 AM

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Chris0107

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Nov 14, 2020 8:25 AM in response to qmwnebr

These apps definitely do not have the same function. Significantly different.

If you go to the App Store (which is not an abbreviation for Apple Store), you are searching for apps to download and run on your iPhone.. ie a weather app that you can open and check your local forecast.

If you go to the Apple Store, you can shop for a new iPhone, a new iPad, a new MacBook.. accessories.

so in general, you find/buy apps in the App Store.. and you buy physical stuff from the Apple Store

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qmwnebr Author

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Nov 14, 2020 3:10 PM in response to qmwnebr

Thanks for the help. That is what I originally assumed before opening the app, but I guess my phone glitched as it gave me the same layout as the App Store (telling me recommended apps and whatnot; I compared it to the App Store and they looked identical). After opening the app a second time, it opened the correct way, along with giving me the "see what's new" pop-up that you get when opening a new or significantly updated app.

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sidra192

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Nov 14, 2020 8:28 AM in response to qmwnebr

Apple store app is basically just an app to purchase apple products using an app format rather than on the website.

The app store is where you would download your apps ! so games, facebook, etc.

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Nov 14, 2020 8:28 AM in response to qmwnebr

Hi, the one with the blue icon with the triangle is the App Store where you can download new apps, pages, temple run 2 etc. The other one is like apple.com (American ) or apple.co.uk (English) and you buy stuff like new iPhones, iPad, MacBooks etc.

Hope this answers your question and you are happy.

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Nov 14, 2020 8:29 AM in response to Chris0107

I think we both answered the question at the same time :-)

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