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