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How to permanently delete a downloaded app from the App Store

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on May 24, 2023 4:34 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2023 10:49 PM

If you are referring to the list of Purchased apps, you can not delete anything you have acquired, paid or free. The most that you may do is hide items from the list.


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M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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May 24, 2023 10:49 PM in response to 1950jc2009

If you are referring to the list of Purchased apps, you can not delete anything you have acquired, paid or free. The most that you may do is hide items from the list.


Hidden Apps -

Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support



M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.4;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.5; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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