Transfer an app directly from device

I have a music app on an old iPad. That’s no longer available on the App Store. Is there any way to transfer it to one of my other iPads directly from the device because when I try to do it it says that it needs to download it from the App Store cloud And it’s not there anymore

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 1:59 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2025 3:19 PM

Apps cannot be directly transferred between devices.


Not all Apps will continue to be available for all time. Apps may have been removed or retired from the App Store by the respective App Developer. Some Apps may have been abandoned - and may not be compatible with the new device. Where a compatible App is not available, you’ll not be able to transfer/install the App.


This limitation can not be bypassed.

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Feb 23, 2025 3:19 PM in response to Posternutbag811

Apps cannot be directly transferred between devices.


Not all Apps will continue to be available for all time. Apps may have been removed or retired from the App Store by the respective App Developer. Some Apps may have been abandoned - and may not be compatible with the new device. Where a compatible App is not available, you’ll not be able to transfer/install the App.


This limitation can not be bypassed.

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