The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.

You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.

We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.

Cary240 Author

Level 1

13 points

Accidentally deleted App Store

How do I get it back?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 7:31 PM

Top-ranking reply

MrHoffman

Level 10

169,273 points

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 7:40 PM

App Store cannot be deleted.

Check in the app library in the last page of screens, and drag it back to where you want it.

Alternatively, if Screen Time has been enabled, here’s how to enable or disable access to App Store: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

View in context

Similar questions

2 replies

Top-ranking reply

MrHoffman

Level 10

169,273 points

Sep 26, 2024 7:40 PM in response to Cary240

App Store cannot be deleted.

Check in the app library in the last page of screens, and drag it back to where you want it.

Alternatively, if Screen Time has been enabled, here’s how to enable or disable access to App Store: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

Zachyy

Level 7

21,729 points

Sep 26, 2024 7:45 PM in response to Cary240

Use the App Library to search for the App Store by swiping all the way to the left and searching App Store, then drag the App Store back onto your Home Screen.

Make sure you don’t have Screen Time Restrictions enabled, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing App, and set it to Allow.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Accidentally deleted App Store