Family Sharing & Album Purchases

Re: Family Sharing & Album Purchases


I have followed every instruction within this community, and what I have been able to find on Google. Zero albums that I have purchased over the years, populate in my spouses, or my children’s, iTunes or Apple Music Apps.


Nothing is “hidden”. There is no “+” in either app to add family member to said album.


However, random apps everyone purchases wind up on all phones automatically.


it should not be this hard.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 12, 2026 1:04 PM

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Sep 12, 2026 10:19 PM in response to Fauxdeux

Is purchase sharing turned on? (I would think it would need to be, if apps are getting shared, but it might not hurt to double-check.)


How to share apps and purchases with Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Also, if purchase sharing is turned on, family members may need to go to the iTunes Store app to redownload songs on their iPhones and iPads.


https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleMusic/comments/18kq6iy/family_sharing_music_library/

Redownload music from the iTunes Store on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Family Sharing & Album Purchases

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