Missing app purchase on Mac

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Missing app purchase on Mac

I purchased a desktop app back in 2017 and use it daily (Checkbook Pro). I recently got a new computer and want to transfer the app to the new machine. I cannot drag it or copy it over, so I was instructed to re-download it from the App Store- however, it does not show up in my purchase history. Back in 2017 I was using a different Apple ID, but the same account. Many other apps I purchased before changing my Apple ID do show up in my purchase history, but not this one. I can no longer sign in with the old Apple ID, so what do I do?

Mac mini, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 12:44 PM

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Dah•veed

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Sep 24, 2021 11:43 AM in response to winzmcbeav

Many other apps I purchased before changing my Apple ID do show up in my purchase history, but not this one.

That defies how the App Store functions. Every app is tied to the Apple ID used to download it. That Apple ID is encoded into the app's DNA. If you don't have access to the Apple ID used to acquire the app in question, you will need to buy it again with your current Apple ID.

M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.5.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.6.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.7.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.7  HomePods, audioOS 14.7 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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