If I have an Apple account and share it, why can't I see their purchases too?

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 12:22 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2023 06:45 AM

If a charge is made to your payment method you should receive a receipt for it by email. If another person can completely pay for an item with their account balance then you won't receive a receipt.

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Feb 17, 2023 06:45 AM in response to OldMotocycleGuy

If a charge is made to your payment method you should receive a receipt for it by email. If another person can completely pay for an item with their account balance then you won't receive a receipt.

Feb 14, 2023 12:25 PM in response to OldMotocycleGuy

Are you talking about Family Sharing? Or are you sharing your Apple ID with someone? Where are you looking to see these purchases?

Feb 16, 2023 07:25 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

I am talking about family members that share with. Doesn’t seem right that we can not see charge details

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If I have an Apple account and share it, why can't I see their purchases too?