Delete a game app from the cloud.?

Even though I delete game apps on iPad and on iPad storage (I am wanting to restart several games)

when I go back to the App Store, always shows the “download “ symbol so question is…on backups, is the cloud holding this data? How can I delete if so?

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 12:00 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 12:23 PM

Hello Bigedd2,


That icon just reflects that the app was purchased previously, and can be redownloaded as opposed to purchased from the App Store. While third-party apps can sync their data via iCloud, that implementation would be entirely up to the app developer. This resource has more details, for reference: Keep third-party app data up to date on all your Apple devices with iCloud - Apple Support


So you would want to reach out to the developers of those games: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support They would be in the best position to provide more details on how your game progress is saved, and if they have recommended steps for starting your game progress from a clean slate.


Take care.

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Oct 13, 2023 12:23 PM in response to Bigedd2

Hello Bigedd2,


That icon just reflects that the app was purchased previously, and can be redownloaded as opposed to purchased from the App Store. While third-party apps can sync their data via iCloud, that implementation would be entirely up to the app developer. This resource has more details, for reference: Keep third-party app data up to date on all your Apple devices with iCloud - Apple Support


So you would want to reach out to the developers of those games: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support They would be in the best position to provide more details on how your game progress is saved, and if they have recommended steps for starting your game progress from a clean slate.


Take care.

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