My apps are not syncing between my iPad and iPhone

When I download an app on my iPad it does not go on my iPhone


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 19, 2025 12:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2025 12:49 PM

Fayemc wrote:

When I download an app on my iPad it does not go on my iPhone

That is correct. Those apps that run on iPhone will be available for you to download there.

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Jan 19, 2025 04:36 PM in response to Fayemc

Check your iPad and iPhone settings:

Settings > Apps > App Store > Automatic Downloads* >

  • App Downloads - set to ON
  • App Updates - set to ON


(*) This settings path is for iOS/iPadOS 18.x; the path to App Store settings differs for earlier versions.





You should note that not all Apps are available for both iPad and iPhone. For Apps that are available for both device types, if the Automatic Download settings are enabled, purchasing/installing an App on one device will result in automatic download/install to the other.



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