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Delete Apps in the Cloud

How do I delete apps that I have removed from my phone but still exist in the Cloud taking up storage space?

Posted on Sep 10, 2022 1:55 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2022 2:35 PM

Apps cannot be stored in iCloud and do not take up any of your storage space. If you re-download a deleted app, it comes from the App Store, not from iCloud. The cloud icon in the App Store only indicates that it is a previously downloaded app that you can download again.

Also note that you cannot delete purchase history but you can hide it. Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


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Sep 10, 2022 2:35 PM in response to falcondawn

Apps cannot be stored in iCloud and do not take up any of your storage space. If you re-download a deleted app, it comes from the App Store, not from iCloud. The cloud icon in the App Store only indicates that it is a previously downloaded app that you can download again.

Also note that you cannot delete purchase history but you can hide it. Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


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