I purchased an app using my computer, but cannot transfer to my iphone

I've tried synching the iPhone and the app did not appear on the iPhone. I've looked up the instructions online for transferring an app from the computer to the iPhone, but the instructions don't seem to apply. It said that if synching didn't work, to go to the apps button in iTunes and then click on file sharing, but there's no "file share" or "file sharing" button on my screen. I guess I'm an idiot, but I cannot seem to make this work. Any help?

If you're having issues with directly connecting your iPhone to your PC...
When you purchase in iTunes, it's flagged in your account as purchased. You never have to purchase again, it's tied to your AppleID.
Just go into App Store on iPhone, and click 'buy' or 'install' from there. It will know you've already payed for it, and install it via WiFi or 3G whatever the case may be.

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