Paid content not sharing between iPad and iPhone

Paid content not sharing between my own devices.


I paid for “no ads” for a game on my iPad. However when I play that same game on my iPhone it has ads and the option to buy the “no ads” pack - so it hasn’t shared that between devices, despite them both being on the same Apple account.


All of the info I can find when googling is about family sharing - but this isn’t me trying to share between two family members, it’s just myself!


Any ideas? 😕

Posted on Dec 7, 2025 9:45 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 7, 2025 10:01 PM

What game is it? Do you have the same in-game account on both devices? Sometimes in-app purchases like ad removal aren't applied automatically to other devices, but you can get it without paying for it again. Many such games will have a "Restore Purchases" button somewhere, usually in the same place you'd buy the in-app purchase.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 7, 2025 10:01 PM in response to Megglesz

What game is it? Do you have the same in-game account on both devices? Sometimes in-app purchases like ad removal aren't applied automatically to other devices, but you can get it without paying for it again. Many such games will have a "Restore Purchases" button somewhere, usually in the same place you'd buy the in-app purchase.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Paid content not sharing between iPad and iPhone

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.