How to redownload apps purchased on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Have you ever purchased an app or downloaded one for free, deleted it for some reason, and then discovered you needed it back? If you remember the name of it, you can search for it on the App Store and download it again. But if you don’t, you can access your downloaded app history and browse from there instead.

Here’s how to redownload apps purchased on iOS and Mac.

Redownload Apps from App Store - Download History

Redownload apps purchased on iPhone and iPad

  1. Open the App Store and tap your profile icon from the top right.
  2. Select Purchased and tap My Purchases.
  3. Select either All to see a list of all apps or Not on this iPhone, which lists downloaded apps that aren’t installed on this device.
  4. To redownload an app, tap the cloud arrow symbol for the app. If you change your mind, you can stop the download in progress by tapping the square icon.
  5. When you finish, tap Done.
Redownload Apps iPhone from App Store

Redownload apps purchased on Mac

  1. Open the App Store and click your name on the bottom left of the App Store window or select Store > Account from the menu bar.
  2. You should see the Purchased by screen. If necessary, select your name from that drop-down box.
  3. To redownload an app, click the cloud arrow symbol for the app. If you change your mind, you can stop the download in progress by clicking the square icon.
Redownload Apps Mac App Store

If you purchased a Mac app outside the Apple Mac App Store, you should visit the app’s website and log in with your old credentials to redownload the purchased app.

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