Our family has one iPad that we share amongst us. Is it possible to have the iPad signed in to one iCloud account, but then have Photos, Messages, Mail, etc. signed in to another iCloud user? In other words, can I pick and choose which iCloud service is being used by which iCloud account?
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iPad Air Multiple accounts on shared iPad
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Apps are connected to the Apple Account used to “get” or purchase them, yes.
I believe apps can be shared if the accounts are part of a family plan, right?
Yes, for apps, iTunes purchases, and books. I believe that developers can opt their apps out of sharing, but I don’t know how common this practice is.
Apps are linked to the iCloud account used to install them.
The apps will remain usable even if you sign in with a different iCloud account. Only problem is you'll have to sign in with the original account to update apps.
This plus in-app purchases are often not shared. Bummer if the dev uses IAP to upgrade to the pro version of the app.