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Download iPhone/iPad Apps to MacBook Pro

I am having difficulties with downloading apps that I previously purchased on my iPhone and iPad.


I clicked the "Automatically download apps purchased on other devices" in App Store Preferences but nothing has downloaded.


What additional actions do I have to take to have those apps downloaded to my Mac?


Thanks.




MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 9:27 PM

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Nov 7, 2021 9:36 PM in response to jdyates51

jdyates51 Said:

"Download iPhone/iPad Apps to MacBook Pro: [...] What additional actions do I have to take to have those apps downloaded to my Mac?"

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Platform Issue:

The macOS, the iOS and the iPadOS are all completely different platforms. So, if you want to use an app on both types of platforms, either:

  • Purchase the app once more for the correct platform
  • Purchase an app made for multiple platform types (i.e. software suites).

Download iPhone/iPad Apps to MacBook Pro

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