Why don’t my apps sync between my Apple devices?

When I download an app on my iPhone, it does not show up on my iPad Air and vice versa. Shouldn’t that downloaded app show up on my other Apple devices?


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iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on May 1, 2025 3:33 PM

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May 2, 2025 10:16 PM in response to howdoknow241

Only if the developer develops the app to function on both devices.


There is a small section with icons on an app's App Store page that alerts you to which devices the app is designed to work on.



M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.4.1;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.4; iPhone 16, iOS 18.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.4, HomePods, audioOS 18.4 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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