I recently switched to a new iPhone and I would like to access my App Store purchase history on the new device. Is it possible to view my previous purchases and download them again? If so, how can I do this across devices, especially if they are not backed up from the same source?
On your new device, tap to open the App Store.
Usually found at the top right corner of the screen.
You'll see an option titled "Purchases". Tap on this to view a list of all apps that you have purchased (including free apps).
If you want to view apps not currently installed on this device, tap on "Not on this iPhone/iPad". This will show you all apps associated with your Apple ID that aren't currently on the device.
To download an app, just tap the cloud icon next to the app you wish to install.
This process is identical across devices like iPhones and iPads, provided they are logged in with the same Apple ID that was used to make the purchases. If you are switching to a device you haven't backed up, this method will still allow you to sync the apps you previously used.
Open the App Store on your Mac.
Click your profile name at the bottom-left corner of the App Store window.
Click on "View Information" on the top of the window.
Scroll down the page until you find "Purchase History". Click "See All" to view purchase details.
It's important that you're signed in with the same Apple ID used for purchases. Remember, once you find the item you're looking for, you can download it again, ensuring all your apps sync seamlessly across your Apple devices.
Open the Google Play Store app.
Tap on your profile icon at the top right corner.
From there, navigate to "Budget & history" to see all the previous purchases made with that account.
While apps from Apple's App Store won't appear here, this is great if you have apps or subscriptions purchased from Google Play Store. Make sure you're logged into the correct account that was used for past purchases.