Why does App Store wants me to download Apple apps I already have installed?

When I go into Apple App Store on my iPhone 12 Pro Max running iOS 18.4 and go into apps made by Apple I can download apps I already have installed on my iPhone. For example, I can download Apple Podcasts, Apple Maps, Camera etc. even though these apps are already installed on my iPhone. Why is that?


iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 4, 2025 6:49 PM

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Why does App Store wants me to download Apple apps I already have installed?

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