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How do I permanently delete an app purchase so that my children cannot simply redownload the app after I remove it from their device? I’ve seen how to hide it, but I want it permanently gone. They keep getting around the parental controls that should block them from downloading apps so I just want to remove them forever.
iPad Air, iOS 11
You cannot permanently delete your purchase history. You can hide apps, Hide App Store purchases - Apple Support
You cannot permanently delete your purchase history. You can hide apps, Hide App Store purchases - Apple Support
Deleting purchased apps to block from kids redownloading.
