iPod touch Backing Up Apps?

[assscat]

Is there a way to back up the iOS apps I have on my touch/iMac?

Usually when I buy any application for my iMac I make sure to keep a copy backed up on CD/DVD in case anything happens to my iMac, so I can reinstall at a later date.

Is there any way to do something similar for iPod touch apps?

 

[miles01110]

It backs up every time you sync with iTunes.

 

[Jolly Giant]

you should back up your entire iTunes library to protect your precious media files.

however, purchased apps can be re-downloaded over and over for free. see this support article.

in-app purchases are a different matter. according to this support article, iTunes backs up those. the backups for your mobile device(s) are kept in ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ so you might want to back up that folder (e.g. to a thumb drive) regularly.

 

[wolfboy]

It'll back up when you sync but if you want to see it in your iTunes then...

connect your iPod to your computer > right click on your iPod in iTunes > Transfer Purchases and it'll show up under Apps in the sidebar.