Using Apps on Multiple Devices

When you buy an app like iPhoto is it avalable on all you ISO devices or must you purchase a copy for each device?

You originally asked if you download an app if it is available on all iOS devices.
IMovie appears on my 4s and Mac but iPhoto appears to want to charge to download.
The Mac is not an iOS device. The iPhoto on your Mac is designed to run on Mac OS X. You need to purchase the iOS version, and then it will be available for download on all of your iOS devices, which are iPhones, iPads and iPod touches.

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    Message was edited by: modular747

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    Install the App from the App Store.
    Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928
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    iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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