How to Hide Apps from Apple Family Sharing Purchased List

Learn how to easily hide apps from Apple Family Sharing so they don't appear in your family's purchased list while remaining accessible via search.

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To hide apps in Apple Family Sharing, go to the App Store and find the Purchased section in your Account. Swipe left on the app you wish to hide and tap Hide. Confirm your action if prompted. Note that hidden apps won’t appear in the purchased list of other family members but can still be accessed through search or Siri.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can hidden apps still be used by other family members in Apple Family Sharing? Yes, hidden apps won’t appear in the purchased list but can still be accessed through search or Siri by other family members.
  2. How do I hide an app in Apple Family Sharing? Go to the App Store, open your Purchased section, swipe left on the app you want to hide, tap Hide, and confirm the action.
  3. Will hiding apps remove them from all devices in Family Sharing? No, hiding apps only removes them from the purchased list view for other family members but doesn’t delete or restrict access.

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