Using the same Apple ID on two different devices

Hi
My sister and I have two iPads and, due to a problem I face with my Apple ID, I use her Apple ID to download apps from the Apple Store. However, when I download an app it gets downloaded on her iPad as well. So far, the opposite never occurred but it's still a bit frustrating...
Why is this happening? Is there a solution?

Limnos wrote:
I can't give you specifics but there is probably a setting on the iPad where she can tell it not to automatically download items from the store.
Settings>Store>Automatic Downloads
Matt

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