Can I transfer iPad/iPhone apps to an external drive?

I maintain the apps for my five grandchildren's iPads. They are constantly asking me to search through all the apps we have purchased in the past, transferring old favorites back to their iPads. They love to browse through the apps in my iTunes account on my computer. However, these apps are now taking up over 80 GB of precious storage. I know that they could simply download the ones I have paid for; but they often cannot remember the names and must view the list on my computer. (Also I have learned, the hard way, that when I give them my password I pay for in-app purchases.) Is it possible to transfer the apps to an external drive that would show up when I connect their iPads to my computer? I desperately need the space. Thanks!!!

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I am nes to Mac computers and I love ITunes. I have bought some TV shows and I am running short of storage and I have some questions.
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2) If I erase these files, can I download them again? I bought a movie I erase it to make space, but I went to the Itunes store again and it says I have to pay for it.
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Alternatively use: Dougscripts: Relocates selected files to a folder of your choice - http://dougscripts.com/itunes/scripts/ss.php?sp=relocateselected - replaces "Move Files To Folder" to move files.
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