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Pre-purchased game not showing up on new device

Pretty much the title-


i bought papas freezeria on my iPad a couple of years ago when I was younger. I now have a new phone and wanted to download it however it says I still have to pay the initial fee (the one I’ve already paid in the past). I’m unsure if this is an apple error or I need to contact the game company but pls help so I can restore the app

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 9, 2023 6:52 PM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2023 7:21 PM

Is this still the exact same game that you downloaded in the past or is it a newer version that you have to pay for?


You usually have to pay for major upgrades for apps and games.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 9, 2023 7:21 PM in response to schnubbies

Is this still the exact same game that you downloaded in the past or is it a newer version that you have to pay for?


You usually have to pay for major upgrades for apps and games.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Pre-purchased game not showing up on new device

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