How to Permanently Hide Purchases on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to permanently hide purchases on your iPhone easily and keep your App Store history private.

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To permanently hide purchases on your iPhone, open the App Store, tap on your profile picture, go to Purchased, swipe left on the item you want to hide, and then tap Hide. This keeps your purchase history private and declutters your list. Remember, hidden purchases can still be redownloaded from the App Store if needed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can hidden purchases be retrieved on iPhone? Yes, hidden purchases can still be redownloaded from the App Store at any time.
  2. How do I view my hidden purchases on iPhone? To view hidden purchases, go to the App Store, tap your profile picture, select Purchased, and then tap on 'Hidden Purchases' to see the list.
  3. Will hiding purchases delete them from my account? No, hiding purchases does not delete them; it simply removes them from your visible purchase history.
  4. What happens if I delete an app that's hidden? Deleting an app you’ve hidden won’t affect your ability to redownload it later from your hidden purchases section.