Apps stored in iCloud

I don’t want my apps stored in iCloud, I want them available immediately on my iPhone. How do I make this happen? I’ve tried turning it off in iCloud settings, but I still see little clouds next to my app icons and my apps aren’t available for immediate use, they have to download before I can use them. I live on a sailboat and my cell service quality and access varies by my location. If I have to wait for apps to download every time I want to use them, then I might as well not have them.