iPad Air Multiple accounts on shared iPad

[jclin10]

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?

 

[IJustWannaTalk]

Unfortunately not.

 

[jclin10]

Bummer

If I change the iCloud account, does that change the apps that are on or available on the device? Or are the apps somehow linked to the iCloud account?

 

[It’s always something]

Bummer

If I change the iCloud account, does that change the apps that are on or available on the device? Or are the apps somehow linked to the iCloud account?

Apps are connected to the Apple Account used to “get” or purchase them, yes.

 

[IJustWannaTalk]

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?

 

[It’s always something]

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.

 

[rui no onna]

Bummer

If I change the iCloud account, does that change the apps that are on or available on the device? Or are the apps somehow linked to the iCloud account?

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.

 

[rui no onna]

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.

This plus in-app purchases are often not shared. Bummer if the dev uses IAP to upgrade to the pro version of the app.