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Dad Hack: How to Actually Share App Store Purchases with Your Family

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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.

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After Reddit search, I found the solution:

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  1. Open the App Store on your iOS device
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  2. Tap your account icon in the upper right corner
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  3. Select "Apps"
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  4. Choose the family member account where you originally bought the app
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  5. Find the app and tap the cloud icon to download (no second payment needed!)
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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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