How to Hide App Store Purchases on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Purchased an app or subscription, but don’t want it to appear in your App Store history? I have been there too. After all, we often make private purchases we don’t want others to see, especially when we share them with family members. In this article, I’ll show you how to hide apps from your App Store purchase history on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Hide Purchases from App Store on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

The steps to hide purchases on iPhone and Mac are quite straightforward. I have detailed them below:

On iPhone or iPad

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Here, tap Apps.
4. Locate the app you want to hide.
5. Swipe left on the app and tap the Hide button that appears.
   

On Mac

1. Launch the App Store app on your Mac → Click the profile icon at the bottom left.
   
2. Hover over the app of your choice and click the three-dot icon next to it.
3. Select the Hide Purchase option.
   
4. Finally, click Hide Purchase to complete the process.
   

How to Unhide App Store Purchases on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Now, in case you have changed your mind and want to find the hidden purchase on the App Store, do the following:

On iPhone or iPad

1. Launch the App Store → Tap the profile icon.
2. Select your Apple ID.
3. If prompted, enter the password of your account.
   
4. Upon verification, scroll down to Hidden Purchases under DOWNLOADS AND PURCHASES.
   You’ll be able to access every hidden purchase in one place.
5. Simply hit Unhide next to the app, and you’re good to go.
   

On Mac

1. Go to App Store → Profile icon → Account Settings.
2. Sign in to your Apple Account if asked.
   
3. Click Hidden Purchase in the pop-up menu.
   
4. Now, click the Manage option in the Hidden Items section.
5. Click the Unhide button next to the app you want to unhide.
   

What Happens When You Hide an App in Your App Store Purchase List

When you hide an app from your App Store purchase list, Apple simply removes that app from your visible purchase history without deleting it or affecting your access to it. The app will no longer appear in the Purchased section of the App Store, helping keep certain downloads private or reduce clutter in your list.

If you use Family Sharing, the hidden app also becomes invisible to family members in shared purchases. However, hiding an app does not uninstall the app from your iPhone or iPad, cancel its subscriptions, or erase associated data.

You still own the app and can download it again at any time by searching for it directly in the App Store. This feature only changes how the app appears in your purchase history, not how it functions on your device or your Apple account.

Prevent and Protect!

I hope you have now learnt how to hide dating apps, VPNs, or other purchases you have made on the App Store.

Do you have any further queries regarding the App Store? If yes, do share them in the comments below. I’ll respond ASAP!

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