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Family sharing apps

My wife has purchased a few apps and is linked to our family sharing account, however I’m unable to download/access these purchased apps, am

i misunderstanding the ‘family sharing’ or am I doing something wrong?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Apr 5, 2022 5:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2022 5:07 AM

Do the developer of those apps allow the apps to be shared?

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased - Apple Support


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Check if an app is shareable


  1. Go to the App Store.
  2. Find the app.
  3. Scroll down to the Supports section and make sure that Family Sharing is listed. 

Some apps might not be enabled for Family Sharing. If you purchased one of these apps, you can see it in your purchase history, but your family members won't be able to see or redownload it. Learn about the types of content you can share with your family using purchase sharing.

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copied from: If you can't find your family's shared content - Apple Support

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Apr 5, 2022 5:07 AM in response to 19Mustang67

Do the developer of those apps allow the apps to be shared?

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased - Apple Support


...

Check if an app is shareable


  1. Go to the App Store.
  2. Find the app.
  3. Scroll down to the Supports section and make sure that Family Sharing is listed. 

Some apps might not be enabled for Family Sharing. If you purchased one of these apps, you can see it in your purchase history, but your family members won't be able to see or redownload it. Learn about the types of content you can share with your family using purchase sharing.

...

copied from: If you can't find your family's shared content - Apple Support

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