I accidentally deleted a paid app from iTunes. How can I get it back without having to pay twice?

I had a paid version of an application that I accidentally deleted while 'cleaning up' my app list in iTunes.

I looked in the purchased folder, and it just shows music and books I've purchased.

Is there anywhere I can go to redownload a previously purchased application? Thanks!

Posted on Nov 14, 2013 7:19 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2013 7:22 AM

Sure, just login in to the iTunes store, search for the App, and re-download it. All your purchased apps should appear with a little internet/cloud icon with a down arrow, indicating you can re-download without payment as you already own the app.


As long as you are using the same AppleID, all your previous purchases with that AppleID can be redownloaded. Unless, the app developer removes the app for some reason. Oh, and AudioBooks cannot be redownloaded (ebooks can, but not AudioBooks - something about the agreement with the publishers or with Audible.com precludes them from being redownloaded).

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Nov 14, 2013 7:22 AM in response to sbaer

Sure, just login in to the iTunes store, search for the App, and re-download it. All your purchased apps should appear with a little internet/cloud icon with a down arrow, indicating you can re-download without payment as you already own the app.


As long as you are using the same AppleID, all your previous purchases with that AppleID can be redownloaded. Unless, the app developer removes the app for some reason. Oh, and AudioBooks cannot be redownloaded (ebooks can, but not AudioBooks - something about the agreement with the publishers or with Audible.com precludes them from being redownloaded).

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