Can Hidden Apps Be Seen in Family Sharing on Apple Devices?

Learn if hidden apps appear in Family Sharing and how to hide apps in your App Store purchase history effectively.

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Hidden apps cannot be seen in Family Sharing. Family members can view and download shared content like apps, music, and books, but apps that you hide won't appear in their purchased list. To hide an app, go to your App Store purchase history, swipe left on the app, and select 'Hide'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can family members see apps that I have hidden in Family Sharing? No, hidden apps do not appear in the purchased list for family members using Family Sharing.
  2. How do I hide an app in my App Store purchase history? To hide an app, go to your App Store purchase history, swipe left on the app you want to hide, and select 'Hide'.
  3. Will hiding apps affect downloading or updating those apps on my device? Hiding apps only removes them from the visible purchase history and Family Sharing lists; you can still download or update them on your own device.

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