Hide purchases from the App Store

When you hide an app, it won't appear in your list of purchases in the App Store. If you use Family Sharing, the app also won't appear in family members' purchases and won't be available for family members to redownload. But the app will still appear in your purchase history.

Hiding an app won't remove it from your device, a family member's device or other devices that are signed in with your Apple ID. If you want to remove an app from the Home Screen, customize the Home Screen on your iPhone.

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Tap the account button  or your photo at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Purchased. If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases.
   
4. Find the app that you want, then swipe left on it and tap Hide.
   
5. Tap Done.

You can't unhide an app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, but you can redownload an app. You don't have to buy the app again.

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Tap the account button  or your photo at the top of the screen.
3. Tap your name or Apple ID. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
   
4. Scroll down and tap Hidden Purchases.
   
5. Find the app that you want, then tap the download button .
   

1. On your Mac, open the App Store. If you're not already signed in, click Sign In at the bottom of the sidebar, then enter your Apple ID and password.
2. Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar. Your purchased apps appear.
3. Hold your pointer over the app and look for the more options button . Click the more options button , then choose Hide Purchase.
   
4. You'll be asked if you're sure you want to hide the app. Click Hide Purchase.

1. On your Mac, open the App Store.
2. Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then click View Information at the top of the screen. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Scroll to Hidden Items, then click Manage.
   
4. Find the app that you want to unhide.
5. Click Unhide, then click Done.
6. The app reappears in your Purchased list.

• Hide and unhide music, films, TV shows, audiobooks and books.
• Delete music, films and TV shows or delete books.
• You can see your purchase history, but you can't remove apps from your purchase history.
• Hiding an app doesn't cancel a subscription. If you use Family Sharing and you hide an app that you subscribed to, the Family Organiser will still be notified of charges each time the subscription renews. Learn how to cancel a subscription.