How to Hide App Purchases on iOS and Google Play

Learn how to easily hide app purchases on your iOS and Google Play devices.

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Yes, you can hide app purchases. On an iOS device, go to the App Store, tap on your profile picture, select 'Purchased', find the app you want to hide, swipe left on it, and tap 'Hide'. For Google Play, open the Play Store app, tap on the menu, go to 'My apps & games', then 'Library', and remove the app from your library.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I restore hidden app purchases later? Yes, you can view your hidden app purchases in the respective app stores and restore them if needed.
  2. What happens when I hide an app purchase? Hiding an app purchase removes it from your purchase history, but it doesn't delete the app from your device.
  3. Is hiding app purchases the same as deleting them? No, hiding app purchases simply hides them from your purchase list, while deleting removes the app from your device.

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