How to Update Paid Apps Without iTunes

You can update paid apps through the App Store on any iOS device.

The Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch can all run software from the iOS App Store. The iOS App Store offers both free and paid apps in a range of categories like games, social media tools and news readers. App developers will periodically release small updates to apps that appear while you are using iTunes. If you are away from your computer, you can check for app updates and install them directly from your iOS device.

Things You'll Need

• iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

Instructions

1. Make sure your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch has a Wi-Fi or 3G Internet connection.

2. Press the home button at the bottom of your iOS device to return to the main homescreen.

3. Tap on the icon labeled "App Store."

4. Go to the "Updates" tab in the lower-right corner of the screen. A list of your apps with available updates will appear.

5. Tap on the name of a paid app that you want to update.

6. Press the gray "Update" button on the right side of the screen.

7. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password associated with the iTunes account you used to purchase the app.

8. Tap the "OK" button to download and install the update.

References

• iClarified: How to Install an iPhone Application Using Mobile AppStore