If you don't want to see an app in your list of purchases in the App Store, hide it. If you want to redownload the app, unhide it first.
What happens when you hide an app in your purchase list
When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that's in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can't redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.
Hiding an app won't remove it from your device, a family member's device, or other devices that are signed in with your Apple ID. If you want to remove an app from the Home Screen,customize the Home Screen on your iPhone.
Hide apps on your iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap the account button
,or your photo or initials, at the top of the screen. - Tap Purchased. If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases.
- Find the app that you want, then swipe left on it and tap Hide.
- Tap Done.
,or your photo or initials, at the top of the screen.
Unhide apps on your iPhone or iPad
If you deleted an app from your iPhone or iPad, the app doesn't automatically reappear on your Home Screen when you unhide it. Instead, redownload the app from the App Store. You don't have to buy the app again.
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap the account button,or your photo or initials, at the top of the screen.
- Tap your name orApple ID. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
- Scroll down and tap Hidden Purchases.
- Find the app that you want, then tap Unhide.
- To return to the App Store, tap Account Settings, then tap Done.
- Search for the app, then tap the download button.
.Hide apps on your Mac
- On your Mac, open the App Store.If you're not already signed in, click Sign In at the bottom of the sidebar, then enter yourApple IDand password.
- Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar. Your purchased apps appear.
- Hold your pointer over the app and look for the more options button. Click the more options button, then choose Hide Purchase .
- When you're asked if you're sure you want to hide the app, click Hide Purchase.
. Click the more options button
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Unhide apps on your Mac
- On your Mac, open the App Store.
- Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then click Account Settings or View Informationat the top of the screen. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.
- Scroll to Hidden Items or Hidden Purchases, then click Manage.
- Find the app that you want to unhide.
- Click Unhide, then click Done. The app reappears in your Purchased list. You can click the download button to redownload the app to your Mac.
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The article you've provided delves into the nuances of managing purchased apps within the Apple ecosystem, specifically focusing on hiding and unhiding apps on both iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and Mac computers. It details the following key concepts:
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Hiding Apps from Purchase List: Users can hide apps they've previously purchased from appearing in their purchased list within the App Store. This action doesn't delete the app but rather removes it from the purchased list.
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Effect of Hiding: Hiding an app prevents it from showing up in your list of purchased apps in the App Store, but it remains in your complete purchase history accessible via Settings. In Family Sharing, hidden apps can't be redownloaded by family members from the shared purchases.
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Procedure to Hide Apps:
- On iPhone or iPad: Open App Store, tap on your account, go to Purchased, find the app, swipe left, and tap Hide.
- On Mac: Open App Store, sign in, click on your name, hover over the app, click the more options button, and choose Hide Purchase.
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Unhiding Apps: If an app is hidden, it can be unhidden to reappear in the purchased list for redownload.
- On iPhone or iPad: Access hidden purchases from your account settings and tap Unhide.
- On Mac: Navigate to Hidden Items or Hidden Purchases in your account settings, select the app, and click Unhide.
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Redownloading Hidden Apps: Unhiding an app doesn't automatically restore it to the home screen. Users need to redownload the app from the App Store without repurchasing it.
It's important to note that hiding an app doesn't remove it from the device(s) where it's already installed or from devices signed in with the same Apple ID. For removing apps from the home screen, users need to customize the home screen on their iPhone separately.
Additionally, the article emphasizes Apple's disclaimer regarding third-party products or websites, clarifying that Apple assumes no responsibility for these and advises users to contact the vendor for further information or support.
This information serves as a comprehensive guide for Apple users aiming to manage their purchased apps within the App Store, providing step-by-step instructions for both iOS devices and Mac computers while highlighting the implications of hiding and unhiding apps within the Apple ecosystem.
