It is quite convenient and popular to use apps on iPhone to learn things, read articles, watch videos and play games. You can directly download apps in the iTunes store on your iPhone, and you can also use iTunes sync function to install apps to your iPhone from computer. The third-party software can also help you to download iPhone apps on PC. It is not difficult to solve the problem of how to install app on iPhone from PC at all. Here I will tell you how to transfer apps from PC to iPhone.

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Part 1: Transfer Apps from Computer to iPhone with iTunes Sync Feature

Iphone Application Download

The sync feature of iTunes is really useful for you to solve the issue on how to transfer apps from computer to iPhone. You can also use this feature of it to transfer other files to your iPhone from computer. There are various categories in the store of iTunes. First you need to download and install the latest version of iTunes on your computer and use it to solve how to transfer apps from computer to iPhone. However, this method can only be used on Mac computer. Let’s check the following steps on transfer apps from computer to iPhone with iTunes Mac. As for how to download iPhone apps on PC, I will tell you in the second part.

1. Plug your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable. Launch iTunes by clicking on it.

2. Tap “Store > Apps” and then click on your iPhone at the top of the interface to make sure that you’re only downloading apps that can run on your iPhone actually.

3. Navigate to “All Categories” and choose one category to find the app you need to download. You can find a list of categories displayed by theme or function. Tap the app type you want to check what is available. For instance, if you want a camera app, you can explore “Photography” to find your desired app. You can also fill in the app name or keyword into the search box to find the app you need in the store.

4. When you find your desired app, you need to click on it to see its details. You can also click on “Ratings” and “Reviews” to check the comments of its users to see whether it is the one you need.

5. Then you can tap “GET” to download the app. If it is not free of charge, you need to click on the price of the app and fill in your Apple ID and/or password.

6. Tap the icon of your iPhone at the top of the interface, and then click on “Apps”. Tap the “Install” button next to the app that you want to transfer to your iPhone.

Note: If the system of your iPhone is iOS 3.1 or later, you can also drag apps from the list on the left to the Home interface on the right. You are also able to arrange the Home screen of your iPhone by clicking a screen for two times and dragging the icons of apps to the place you would like them to display.

7. Finally, you need to tap “Sync” at the lower-right corner of the interface. Your chosen app will be installed onto your iPhone directly. Thus the problem of how to transfer apps from computer to iPhone can be solved successfully.

You can have a try to use the sync feature of iTunes to solve the issue of how to transfer apps from computer to iPhone. However, if your computer is Windows, you can’t use this methods to solve how to transfer apps from PC to iPhone. Therefore, I recommend you use Leawo iTransfer for your convenience, which will be introduced in the second part of this guidance. Continue to know how to install app on iPhone from PC via Leawo iTransfer.

Part 2: Download and Install App on iPhone from PC with Leawo iTransfer

If you want to know how to install app on iPhone from PC, you can take advantage of Leawo iTransfer to help you. This powerful program can be used to transfer up to 12 kinds of files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs, which can help you a lot on solving the transfer problems. The following guidance will show you how to download iPhone apps on PC.

Leawo iTransfer

☉ Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.
☉ Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.
☉ Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, etc.
☉ Play back, view, and delete data
and files on iOS devices.

Step 1. Launch Leawo iTransfer and Connect iPhone to Computer

Launch Leawo iTransfer and then plug your iPhone into PC with a USB cable to begin to solve how to transfer apps from PC to iPhone.

Step 2. Add Apps to iPhone

Click on “iPhone > LIBRARY > App” in the left sidebar to check your apps on iPhone. Then click on the “File > Add > Add File/Add Folder” to locate the apps you have saved on your computer to start the transfer procedure. The process can be seen clearly and you need to wait till the transfer is over. Finally you successfully download iPhone apps on PC.

In conclusion, to download iPhone apps on PC isn’t the only thing that iTransfer can help you. It is able to transfer documents such as movies, photos and etc. What is more, this program is accurate and it can transfer files quickly without iTunes. Don’t wait. Choose one method in this guidance to help you to transfer apps from computer to iPhone.

With iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, apps and games that you download from the App Store are automatically updated by default. You won't see notifications about updating your apps. But you can also update apps manually. For example, if you want to force an update, you can update an app manually.

If you prefer to manually update all your apps, you can turn off automatic updates.

When you download an app on one device, the app isn't automatically installed on your other devices. But if you want apps that you purchase to be downloaded on all of your devices, you can turn on Automatic Downloads.

Before you begin

• Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, macOS, or watchOS.
• Sign in to all of your devices with the same Apple ID.

Update your apps manually

Update apps manually on your iOS or iPadOS device, on your Mac, or on your Apple Watch.

How to manually update apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the App Store, then tap Today at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down to see pending updates and release notes. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.

How to manually update apps on your Mac

1. Open the App Store.
2. In the sidebar, click Updates.
3. Click Update next to an app to update only that app, or click Update All.

If you didn’t get the app from the App Store on your Mac, contact the app developer to get help with updates.

How to manually update apps on your Apple Watch

1. On watchOS 6, open the App Store and scroll down to the bottom.
2. Tap Account.
3. Tap Updates.
4. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.

Turn on or turn off automatic updates

• On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store. Then turn on or turn off App Updates.
• On your Mac, open the App Store. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose App Store > Preferences. Select or deselect Automatic Updates.
• On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > App Store. Turn on or turn off Automatic Updates. Or open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll to App Store and tap it, then turn on or turn off Automatic Updates.
• On your Apple TV HD or 4K, go to Settings > Apps. Select or deselect Automatically Update Apps.

When you turn off automatic updates, you receive notifications from the App Store each time an update for one of your apps is released.

Turn on or turn off automatic downloads

• On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store. Under Automatic Downloads, turn on or turn off Apps.
• On your Mac, open the App Store. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose App Store > Preferences. Select or deselect 'Automatically download apps purchased on other Mac computers.'
• On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > App Store. Turn on or turn off Automatic Downloads. Or open the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll to App Store and tap it, then turn on or turn off Automatic Downloads.
• On your Apple TV HD or 4K, go to Settings > Apps. Select or deselect Automatically Install Apps.

App For Itunes

On your iOS or iPadOS device or Mac, you can also turn on automatic downloads for iTunes Store music purchases and Apple Books purchases.

Learn more

• Learn how to resume interrupted downloads.
• Learn how to redownload items that you purchased previously.
• Learn more about how to download apps and games from the App Store.