How to Redownload a Purchased App on iPhone

To redownload a purchased app on iPhone, open the App Store, select the account profile, open Apps & Purchase History, and choose Your Apps. Select Not on this iPhone, locate the app, and tap the cloud download icon. The same Apple Account used for the original purchase must be active.

Steps

Open the App Store on the iPhone.
Tap the account profile icon in the upper-right corner.
Select Apps & Purchase History, then choose Your Apps. Older iOS versions may show Purchased directly.
Select Not on this iPhone to find previously purchased iPhone apps.
Locate the required app and tap the cloud download icon. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or the Apple Account password if requested.

Common Issues and Fixes

The app does not appear in the purchase list: A different Apple Account may be active. Sign in with the Apple Account used for the original app purchase.
The app appears but cannot download: Limited storage, an unstable internet connection, or App Store restrictions may block installation. Free storage, connect to reliable Wi-Fi, and check Screen Time restrictions.
A paid app requests payment again: The current Apple Account may not match the original purchase, or the app may have been removed from the App Store. Confirm purchase history before buying again.
The app is missing after Family Sharing setup: Family Sharing may not include the original purchaser, or the app may not support sharing. Check Family Sharing settings and the app’s listing.
The app cannot install on the iPhone: The app may require a newer iOS version or may no longer support the device. Check the compatibility information on the App Store page.

Quick Tips

App purchases are connected to an Apple Account, not only to an iPhone or phone number.
A previously downloaded free app can also appear in Not on this iPhone.
Apps removed by the developer may disappear from purchase history and cannot always be restored.
App data may not return after reinstallation unless the app supports iCloud sync or a separate backup.

Can a paid iPhone app be reinstalled without paying again?

A paid iPhone app can usually be reinstalled without another charge when the same Apple Account owns the purchase. A second charge may occur if the original transaction used a different account.

How can previously purchased iPhone apps be found?

Open the App Store, select the account profile, choose Apps & Purchase History, and open Your Apps. Select Not on this iPhone to display apps absent from the current device.

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