Dad Hack: How to Actually Share App Store Purchases with Your Family
+Mar 2025
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+ Found myself in a classic parent moment yesterday. My older daughter wanted to learn Minecraft on her iPad, so I bought it for $6.99. When my younger one predictably wanted it too, the App Store presented me with the option to buy it again.
+ +After Reddit search, I found the solution:
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- Open the App Store on your iOS device +
- Tap your account icon in the upper right corner +
- Select "Apps" +
- Choose the family member account where you originally bought the app +
- Find the app and tap the cloud icon to download (no second payment needed!) +
Seems obvious in hindsight, but Apple doesn't make this clear at all. This works for any app eligible for Family Sharing, not just Minecraft.
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