App Store Password

[lukin2006]

I though Apple was eliminating the need to type in password for free app downloads!

 

[matrix07]

No, buying app need password, both free and paid. Updating apps don't need password, also both free and paid.

 

[lukin2006]

No, buying app need password, both free and paid. Updating apps don't need password, also both free and paid.

Thank you 🙂.

 

[S.B.G]

I think I remember that as well. Cult of Mac backs it up with this story.

New In iOS 6: App Store Doesn’t Require A Password To Download Free Apps

I'm not sure what happened since then. But I found a random free app in the App Store and tried to download it and I was prompted for my password just now.

EDIT: Looks like the free download without prompt apps only apply to Apple created apps. I tapped "Find My Friends" and it installed without prompt. This article from Mac Daily News backs that up.

iOS 6 App Store to deliver one-tap installation of free Apple apps

 

[VSMacOne]

Is anyone else able to install previously purchased apps without entering a password?