App Store will not let me download apps

Use this link to check the status of Apple’s various services and servers —>

Apple - Support - System Status

To me it looks like there are various server related issues. Try again later when they have cleared.

Same here although the updates section still seems to work. Just can't acquire new apps or re-download apps that aren't on the phone. Downdetector is showing many others are having the same problem.

Here are a variety of resources helping with connectivity issues:

If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services, read this support article --> If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - Apple Support

- If none of the suggestions work, try the last one: "If you’ve tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support."

Here's a related article about what to do if you can't connect or sign in to iCloud --> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support

If your iPhone or iPad won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network, or if you have related connectivity issues, read this support article --> If your iPhone or iPad won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

Here's a case where using a VPN prevented sign-in --> AppStore - Apple Community

If none of the resources provide a solution, contact Apple for assistance:

For support, click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.

or:

Contact Apple for support and service --> "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world."

Click here --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

The App Store is currently down for a lot of users, and there are many systems down on Apple’s system pages. Keep an eye on that and try again later.

⇢ Apple - Support - System Status