How to Fix Family Purchases Not Showing on the App Store

Learn how to resolve issues with family purchases not appearing on the App Store. Steps to set up Family Sharing and enable purchase settings.

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If your family purchases are not showing up on the App Store, ensure that Family Sharing is set up correctly, and both 'Purchase Sharing' and 'Ask to Buy' are enabled under your Apple ID settings. Also, check that the items purchased are not hidden.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my purchases are hidden in the App Store? Go to your account settings and check if the purchased items are hidden. You can unhide them to make them visible.
  2. How do I enable Family Sharing on my Apple ID? To enable Family Sharing, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing and follow the prompts to set it up.
  3. Why isn't my family member's purchase showing up? Ensure that 'Purchase Sharing' is turned on in Family Sharing settings and that the Apple ID used for purchases is the one linked to Family Sharing.

Watch More

For more tips on managing your app purchases and settings, check out our videos on resolving common App Store issues and maximizing Family Sharing features.

  1. How to Share Your App Store Purchases with Family Sharing Learn how to easily share your App Store purchases with Family Sharing to access apps, games, and music with family.
  2. How to View App Purchases on Family Sharing: A Quick Guide Learn how to easily see app purchases made by family members in Family Sharing on your Apple device.