Can't view iPad or Mac App Store apps from iPhone

Originator:chucker23n
Number:rdar://26627859 Date Originated:03-Jun-2016
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:iOS Product Version:9.3.2
Classification: Reproducible:N/A
 
While on an iPhone, following any link that points to an App Store app will open it in the App Store. However, if the app isn't made for an iPhone, App Store will show an error message that cannot be resolved by the user, such as "<Name of app> is only available on iPad". While the app would indeed not run anyway, this means it cannot be previewed: it's screenshots, information, reviews, and more won't show at all.

This is particularly jarring as a web version of all that information does exist.

Steps to Reproduce: 1. On an iPhone, go to a link that points to an App Store app, such as https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/piktochart/id924299646?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l4G4&ct=tw

Expected Results: Given that the App Store app cannot display useful info on the link, the page should either be shown in the web browser, or the App Store app should embed it.

Actual Results: An error that the user cannot work around is shown.

Version: 9.3.2 (13F69)

Notes: 

Configuration:
iPhone 6S

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