Frequently Asked Questions

Can't get the two-factor authentication code?

For Apple ID accounts that are signed in on Apple devices — rather than relying solely on a phone number as the two-factor verification method — being unable to receive the two-factor authentication code is a foreseeable issue. Please use https://account.apple.com/ to obtain the two-factor authentication code and enter it into this app.

My account, password, and two-factor code are all correct, but I still can't sign in?

Due to Apple's account policies, to use IPAbuyer normally, your Apple ID must have signed in to iCloud and the App Store, and have made at least one valid purchase in the App Store.

Why do purchased apps still show as not purchased on my iPhone?

This is because the iPhone hasn't refreshed its list of purchased apps. Making any purchase of any app on the iPhone will refresh the entire list.

Why do apps purchased on my iPhone show as not purchased inside the app?

To check whether an app has been purchased, the app queries the Apple servers in the form of an actual app purchase. Due to the app's policy, the purchase status can only be retrieved after the user manually clicks "Buy". Therefore, the number of apps shown as purchased inside the app is necessarily ≤ the number of apps actually purchased by the account.

What do "Purchased" and "Owned" mean?

"Purchased" refers to apps bought through this app; "Owned" refers to apps not bought through this app. Clearing the app's database will lose the "Purchased" status, and apps will become "Owned" after the next query.

Is it safe to sign in with my account?

This app stores all sign-in information locally and never uploads any sensitive data. User login credentials are encrypted with a random key stored in the Windows Credential Manager.

Why can't I purchase paid apps?

To keep your account secure, this app performs a purchase check and only allows purchasing apps priced at 0.