How To Permanently Delete App(s) From iCloud

Apps are not stored in iCloud. The cloud icon just means you can download it again, but the download actually comes directly from the app store.

There is no way to remove previously purchased apps from that list however. They don't take up space in your iCloud in any case, and are just links to the apps in the store for convenience.

In most countries companies are required to keep archives of sales for tax purposes so Apple maintains a list of apps you have bought for that and to have a way to track your purchases and be able to let you access previous purchases again without having to pay for them more than once.

Just in case you do really want it, try this link to see if it can help:

If you can't download or update apps, or if apps get stuck - Apple Support

AntBee wrote:

I have tried to find ways to delete the app completely from iCloud, but even going onto my phone, and going to the apps stored in the cloud, and removing it, I still see the cloud symbol next to the app, which I want to download again.

Apps are not stored in your iCloud space. The reason you see a little cloud in the App Store is to let you know that you've already authorized a download and can do so again without further authorization or additional payment.

Sometimes deleting and then re-downloading an app helps resolve a problem. But, sometimes, it's not the answer. Contact the developer and let them know that you're having a problem.