Maybe you are dealing with an indomitable sibling who never fails a chance to pry into your App Store purchases. Or, maybe you just want to keep all of your favorite apps and games under wraps so that no one can discover them. Whatever could be the reason behind your privacy, you can hide/unhide iOS and Mac App Store purchases at your own will. If you don’t know where to kickstart the proceeding, let me guide you through the step-by-step breakdown. Here is how you can hide and unhide App Store purchases on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
It’s always better to weigh trade-offs upfront before getting started, isn’t it?
When you hide an iOS or Mac app, it won’t look like you purchased it – which is a downside (more on this later). Besides, if you use Family Sharing and conceal apps, they will also be hidden from your family members. It’s also worth reiterating that when you conceal a Mac app, you will neither receive update notifications for it nor will you find it on the Account screen of the Mac App Store.
- Open App Store on your iOS or iPadOS device.
Unhide Apps on iOS and iPadOS
The only way you can unhide your iOS or iPadOS apps is to redownload them.
Note: A popup may appear asking you to enter your Apple ID password. Type in your password to proceed.
- Launch App Store on your Mac. Be sure you are signed in.
Unhiding apps on macOS feels a bit more straightforward.
Next, click on View Information at the top right corner.
Next up, click on Unhide next to an app. Then, click on Done.
