Is it possible to organize my apps in alphabetical order on iPhone?

How do you put your iPhone apps in alphabetical order?

I would like to sort my apps within folders alphabetically. That would be a nice option.

You can sort of do this:

1. Open the Settings app and go to General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.

2. All of your downloaded apps will be put in alphabetical order.

3. The built-in apps will return to their original positions on your first screen, so if you want them to be in alphabetical order, you will need to move them manually.

Honestly, I find it better to have apps organized in folders by function, such as Entertainment, Productivity, Apple Apps, etc., but above is the closest you can get to an alphabetical order.

No. There is no “resort in Home Screen layout.” What’s frustrating is that I alphabetized once before and can’t remember how I did it.

I would like to put my apps in alphabetical order

DoubleG58 wrote:

Lobsterghost1, thank you for posting this. I think I have already made that assumption but I’m grateful for your post.

You're most welcome.

Not by folder. To view apps alphabetically swipe down on the App Library or reset your Home Screen.

1. Go to Settings  > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
2. Tap Reset, tap Reset Home Screen Layout, then tap Reset Home Screen.

Any folders you created are removed, and apps you downloaded are arranged alphabetically after apps that came with your iPhone.

Move apps and widgets on the iPhone Home Screen - Apple Support

There are apparently some apps that are programmed to trick the setting and sort themselves to the front page, and ignore the alphabetical rule. Makes me want to uninstall them out of spite.

I have iPhone 11 so you can’t alphabetical order the apps the way you said

You can do that, but you'll need to do it yourself as iPhone doesn't offer this feature.

valire21 wrote:

I would like to put my apps in alphabetical order

You can arrange them in any order you want and organize apps on different screens. There is currently not a setting that will list all apps in alphabetical order. If that is something you would like, you can send feedback here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Jobeav wrote:

No. There is no “resort in Home Screen layout.” What’s frustrating is that I alphabetized once before and can’t remember how I did it.

Check the last section in this Support Article.

Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen on iPhone - Apple Support

As you've learned, Apple doesn't have a switch to organize your apps alphabetically on your home screens. But you can as you know see them listed alphabetically in the App Library. Otherwise, you can organize them any way you want on your home screens. I prefer to organize my apps into folders based on type of app. Map apps in a folder called Maps. Music Apps in a folder called Music, etc.

If you want to tell Apple you'd prefer another way to organize your apps use this link, since this is a user to user only forum which Apple doesn't read for user feedback --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Saramara2024 wrote:

I would like to sort my apps within folders alphabetically. Why is that not yet an option??

Use the link to send feedback if you would find that feature helpful. Users have always been able to place the apps exactly where they want them.

Product Feedback - Apple

What works for me is to swipe right all the way over to the App Library.

Then tap on the "App Library" Search box.

Next, you'll see an alphabetized list of all installed Apps.