Why won't the App Store let me update free apps without pay?

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Why won't the App Store let me update free apps without pay

It wants me to pay for free apps.

 

[Rob Phillips]

Why want the App Store let me update free apps without pay

Welcome to iMore! That doesn't sound right. Free apps are free, plain and simple. That being said, Apple does require that you have a valid credit card on file, but it doesn't mean they are going to charge you for apps.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: Why want the App Store let me update free apps without pay

You will not be charged for any free app. But they do require a payment method to be in place before you can download anything.