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

Coming from an android I am thinking that my iPhone would be smarter, but I can’t find any way to organize all of my apps in alphabetical order. Hopefully somebody has some sort of go around or please don’t tell me I have to do it manually.


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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 3:37 PM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2024 7:52 PM

How do you put your iPhone apps in alphabetical order?

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Aug 30, 2023 5:08 PM in response to Alderuzzo

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.

Oct 29, 2024 2:35 PM in response to ShirleyNSB

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.

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Feb 14, 2025 8:17 AM in response to No_User_Name_0101

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


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