The iTunes Store is unable to process purchases at this time. Please try again later

I had this problem too, but at the same time I was able to make new purchases from App Store.

When using cellular connection everything was ok, but only for smaller updates from App Store.

My AirPort Extreme had DNS 1 = 8.8.8.8 and DNS 2 = 8.8.4.4.

I changed DNS 2 to a DNS by my ISP and voila 🙂

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I've been having this exact same problem for the past two weeks. Reverting the DNS fixed the issue for me as well.

I've also got an Airport Extreme but I'm not sure if that was a contributing cause. Or perhaps the DNS server was doing something wonky and could've been affecting those with different routers.

Ever since Apple removed the ability to download updates in iTunes I've been experiencing this behavior.

Apple has assumed everyone has hi-speed internet.

I have several devices with apps on them that need to be periodically updated. iTunes 12.6.3.6 still allows app updates whereas the newer version does not, forcing multiple downloads of the same app update.

Being able to manage apps on each device, and downloading updates into one location/app once then updating many devices was very convenient in my low-bandwidth area.

Please reinstitute the feature, Apple.

And please figure out and correct this "The iTunes Store is unable to process purchases at this time." error.

I do have the same problem, not only on my MAC but also on my iPhone and AppleTV, Service status says that everything ok. Even more annoying is that my mothers iPad works like a charm even though it's linked to the same Family Account.

Further testing

Logged out of iTunes and iCloud on my iPhone and Mac

Rebooted both devices

The internet is working properly (as you can see, I was able to send this reply)

I was about to format my iPhone but all my devices with this problem I rather not it would mean to format all my devices and with possibly no results

EDIT

I now see that Apple is reporting some problems with iTunes services. I believe that will be solved soon

This is the second time I have gotten this also. The first time I had to log out of everything on my phone, which disconnects your Apple Pay and a lot of your connected services. You have to readd your cards and everything.

THIS IS NOT A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION and I AM NOT GOING TO DO THIS AGAIN. Apple, figure it out, get it fixed and please see that over a thousand people are seeing this. Beyond ridiculous that we have to deal with glitches like this consistently and they are not fixed.

This issue continues to be a problem. I have seen blogs as far back as June 2016. When is Apple going to fix this problem. Do they not read what people are reporting in these communities.

Check with Apple - Support - System Status. The current issue has just started to register there so engineers will be working on getting it resolved as quickly as possible.

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I belive the Airport Extreme wasn't a contributing cause. In our setup the DNS was causing all the trouble.

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I'm not able to purchase from iTunes store

Have you know the solution yet?

Me too, any solution to this matter because it is annoying

looking for Apple support soon

I am experiencing it too on all of my iOS devices and my Mac.