Transferring Ownership of Apps Purchased on the App Store

Is there a way of tranfering ownership of apps that were puurhased for an iPad on one Apple ID on a MacBook Pro to another Mac computer (iMac) that has a different Mac ID?

Basically no. The license to use purchased apps is inexorably linked to the Apple ID used to purchase them, and cannot be transferred.
See "Scope of License" under LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
Apps can be installed on all the Macs that you "own or control" that use the same Apple ID, but cannot be transferred to another.

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HT204053 What are the pros and cons of 1) choosing to use the SAME Apple ID for iCloud services on one side, and purchases on the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore, on the other side; or 2) to have and use two separate Apple Ids for these "two sides

All is in the title, so I repeat it below with a better identation.
What are the pros and cons of
1) choosing to use the SAME
Apple ID for iCloud services on one side, and
purchases on the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore, on the other side; or
2) to have and use two separate Apple Ids for these "two sides"?
P.S.
I have loads and loads of free podcasts in iTunes in my iMac, that are certainly more thant the 5 gigas the iCloud provides for free, so I don't want those to go to the cloud. But this is perhaps a different question...
Also need to mention that I have itunes on a mac, a pc and an iphone.
Sorry to look so silly with this question, but I don't get the "big picture".

You need to create a user account for your wife (or yourself depending on who has the current user account). When syncing, each of you should sign in as a separate user, login to iTunes and then sync. I had this problem when my sister got an iPhone. When we did her initial sync, everything on my iPhone showed up on hers. Apple gave me this solution.

Why am I still getting this message after logging in - This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone "Myron Liptzin's iPhone". Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?

why am I still getting this message after logging in? "This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone “*************s iPhone”. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?" - after I have logged in and get the message that the computer is already authorized!!!?? - and then the above message pops up again?

Click here and follow the instructions.
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HT4623 I updated my mini, but some of my apps are no longer available. One of them I purchased from the Apple store. They are grayed out with the word "waiting" underneath the app. Any suggestions?

I updated my mini, but some of my apps are no longer available. One of them I purchased from the Apple store. They are grayed out with the word "waiting" underneath the app. Any suggestions?

If there are multiple apps trying to download at once, only one can download at a time and the rest say "Waiting" until it is then their turn. Try this. Double tap the icon of the Waiting app, and it should resume the download.
How to Solve the Problem of An iPad App Download Stuck on “Waiting”
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/06/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-an-ipad-app-download- stuck-on-waiting
How To Get Rid Of Your iPad App Download Frozen Problem
http://www.sidelineapple.com/how-to-get-rid-of-your-ipad-app-download-frozen-pro blem-and-not-lose-years-of-your-life-video/
Another thing to try - Turn the iPad Off & then back ON.
If that doesn't work:
• Log out of your iTunes store account. Go to Settings > Store > Sign Out Then press the Home button.
• Then press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously and don't release them when it brings up the Turn Off screen; keep holding them until the Apple logo appears.
• After restart, the Waiting should be gone.
 Cheers, Tom

HT1386 Hello, When trying to sync, I get the following message. This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone "Terri George's iPhone". Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?

while trying to sync with my iphone I recieve the message: This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone “Terri George’s iPhone”. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store? When I put in my password and hit authorize, I get a message telling me there was an unknown error (-50). Would love to sync today. Any help would be appreciated.

The -50 error is documented in this article:
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
Here is a synopsis:
Error 13, 14, 35 and 50 (or -50)
These errors are typically resolved by performing one or more of the steps listed below:
Perform USB isolation troubleshooting, including trying a different USB port directly on the computer. See the advanced steps below for USB troubleshooting.
Put a USB 2.0 hub between the device and the computer.
Try a different USB 30-pin dock-connector cable.
Eliminate third-party security software conflicts.
There may be third-party software installed that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting one or more TcpWindowSize entries into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause this error. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet-size modification for assistance. Or, follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to reset the packet size back to the default for Windows.
Connect your computer directly to your Internet source, bypassing any routers, hubs, or switches. You may need to restart your computer and modem to get online.
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.

I was initially in the UK apps store and i switched to the USA apps store with an itunes gift card..since then i cannot see my previous purchases in the UK store,, now i'm back in the UK and want to switch back using a £15 itunes gift card but can't..HELP

I was initially in the UK apps store and i switched to the USA apps store with a $15 itunes gift card because my credit card from the UK expired..since the switch i couldn't find my previous purchases in the UK store,, now i'm back in the UK and want to switch back using a £15 itunes gift card but whenever i try to switch, itunes tells me i still have credit on my existing US gift card, meanwhile i only have $0.22 which can't buy anything at the apps store..how dow i clear up the balance and switch to the UK apps store...HELP!!!

You might just have to contact Apple and ask them to remove it (losing it). Usually people clear a balance by buying one song and having the exact remainder charged to their credit card, but if you don't have a US credit card you cannot do that.
iTunes Customer Service Contact - http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact.html

Trying to update apps but keep getting message that my Apple ID can't be used to purchase from the iTunes store but it works on my iPhone & computer?

OS is 5.1.1 but it says no updates available. I've had the iPod for a few years but if I remember right it's 3rd Gen. Model #MC011C. I have no problems purchasing or updating apps on my iPhone, and I went to iTunes in my computer and purchased a song just to see if I could, and didn't have any problem. And I have tons of memory left on the iPod.

Thank you for your answer
I went to the App Store app and selected "Updates" along the bottom menu. It said 11 updates were available. I then chose "Update All." Before any updates could begin, the message popped up that "This Apple ID cannot be used to make purchases from the iTunes Store." That popped up twice, then the same message with, "Please enter another Apple ID" added. I tried 3 separate times (getting all 3 pop-up messages each time). I then tried updating apps via the App store app on my iPhone 4 and it worked fine. Then I signed into the iTunes store on my computer and bought a song (thankfully one I like ) and that worked fine. I tried on my iPod one more time before finally coming here to post a question.
A few minutes after posting my question (and the reason I came back here, not knowing I'd received an answer) I thought I'd try one more time. This time, it worked with no problem and all the apps updated. So I don't know if somehow my purchasing something in iTunes on my computer helped, or creating this community ID did, or if it was just some temporary glitch. Whatever it was, it's working now. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.
Thanks again!
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I just set up my new iMac, and receive error messages when trying to purchase from the iTunes store (error 8003) or update from the App store (error 403 forbidden). THOUGHTS?

I just set up my new iMac, and receive error messages when trying to purchase from the iTunes store (error 8003) or update from the App store (error 403 forbidden). THOUGHTS?

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HT1386 When I update my IPad to the IOS 5 system will I lose my apps that I purchased from the ITunes store?

I have an IPad 2. I want to update it to an IOS 5. Will I lose my apps that I purchased from the ITune store?

What you should do anytime that you update the device is to transfer purchases from the iPad into iTunes - File>Transfer Purchases - and you should backup the iPad as well. When you update the update the device, if something goes wrong, you can restore from the backup.
However, iTunes should ask if you want to backup before you update, but just in case create the backup yourself before you update. The backup contains your app data and settings - so make sure you backup first. If something goes awry when you update, with regard to apps, you can download them again for free as long as you use the same Apple ID that you bought them with.
If you have any other important files, you may want to transfer them to your computer as well, prior to the update.
Transfer purchases.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
How to backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
How to update your iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Downloading Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

HT5071 If my book is available for purchase on the iBooks store can I have a multi-book app for purchase in the App Store containing the book at the same time?

If my book is available for purchase on the iBooks store can I have a multi-book app for purchase in the App Store containing the book at the same time?

1.) No one here can tell you what the app review teams will/won't accept/reject, sorry.
2.) App Reviewers have been rejecting a certain percentage of apps based on their determination that the app is too book-like, saying the dev should make a book instead.

HT1338 I can't find the app I purchased in the apple store on my macbook pro. It says it installed, but where is it? Thanks in advance

I can't find the app I purchased in the apple store on my macbook pro. It says it installed, but where is it? Thanks in advance

Thank you so much! So quick too.

I want to switch stores from Japan to USA. I used to have an iTunes card, and there's 15 YEN left in my account, how can I get rid of that so I can start purchasing in the US store using my new credit card?

I want to switch stores from Japan to USA. I used to have an iTunes card, and there's 15 YEN left in my account, how can I get rid of that so I can start purchasing in the US store using my new credit card?

I can't seem to find an app that costs my available balance. iTunes said I need to spend it ALL before I can change stores. This means I cannot totally change stores.... Hopeless.

HT201272 How do I download previously purchased albums from iTunes when the album has either disappeared from my computer or the tunes are not playable? The album shows as purchased on the iTunes store, but not available to download to my authorized devi

How do I download previously purchased albums from iTunes when the album has either disappeared from my computer or the tunes are not playable? The albums show as purchased on the iTunes store, but not available to download to my authorized device. I also have albums that appear in my library, but are not able to be added to my iPod from my computer

When you download something from the iCloud, it is a brand new licensed copy. Your iCloud account just contains a notation that you have this app. It isn't storing an actual copy of the app from your Mac.

I paid $20 to upgrade my iPod touch and it didn't go through for me. The person who assisted me said that if it didn't work out that I would get my $20 posted back into my credit card. Prior to this service I made a purchase from the iTunes Store.

I paid $20 to a person from the apple customer support line to have my iPod touch upgraded but it never went down. The representative who assisted me said that I would have those $20 posted back into my Visa card if it didn't go through. The service never got to happen and failed. Prior to this I made a purchase from the iTunes Store for $7.00, which they never billed me. So until I pay for the previous iTunes purchase, I am not allowed to download any applications. This is the reason why I need the $20 back from the separate request I made with apple which never worked out. Cause as soon as I pay for the previous iTunes purchase that I made apart from apple, then I could once again start to download and install applications. I have a week already without downloading apps. Please refund my money back a.s.a.p.

Not sure what this is all about...
JamesAbreu55 wrote:
I paid $20 to a person from the apple customer support line to have my iPod touch upgraded but it never went down. ...
However... This is a user to User Forum.
To Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact

How can I get help finding a specific textbook to purchase in the iBook store?

How can I get help finding a specific textbook to purchase in the iBook store?

Is there some reason you cannot provide the exact title here as was requested?
If the book is not in the Apple store, you will have to get it from another one, such as Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Google, Sony. Each of them has apps to read the books you get from them.

Hi. Are there any overviews of my purchases from the Apple Store available on your website?

Unfortunately I couldn't find a community for anything other than the App Store, but my question is aimed at the purchases from the Apple Store here on your site. I would like to print out a reciept for my Mac Mini which I bought in 2009.
Tural

If you made your purchase from the online Apple Store, did you create an account? If so you can sign into your account and view the purchases that you have made in the recent past. Unfortunately, the information retained by Apple and available for your viewing only covers the last 18 months.
If you made the ourchase with a bank card, oerhaps you can loctae that information in your bank card records and with that information Apple may be able to locate the purchase for you. Call 1-800-MY-APPLE in the US when you have located the bank information for the purchase.

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