How to Easily Find and Reinstall Deleted Apps on iPhone and iPad

ByJim Miller

Deleting apps on your iPhone or iPad is a breeze. But what if you want to find those deleted apps and reinstall them? Even if you can't remember the name of the app you deleted? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Whether you're using an iPhone or an iPad, there are ways to track down and reinstall all your deleted apps, both free and paid. Let's dive right in!

Find Deleted Apps From App Store

To get started, we'll be using our iPhone for the steps. But don't worry, the process is the same for both iPhone (iOS) and iPad (iPadOS) users. Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the App Store on your device.
  2. Tap on your profile icon in the upper right corner.
  3. Select the Purchased option.

find purchased app history on app store

  1. Now, select the Not on this iPhone tab. This will show you a list of all the apps that you have deleted on your device. The most recently deleted apps will appear at the top.
  2. To reinstall an app, simply tap on the cloud icon next to the app.

Easy, right? Now you can easily uninstall and reinstall apps!

Unhide Purchased Apps From Settings

Privacy is important, and Apple understands that. That's why they've introduced a feature that allows you to hide your purchased apps. But what if you've hidden an app, deleted it, and then forgotten all about it? Don't worry, you can still find and reinstall those hidden apps. Here's how:

  1. Open the App Store on your device.
  2. Go back to Profile Pic > Purchased.
  3. Swipe left on an app to reveal the Hide option. Tap on Hide to hide the app from view.

how to hide purchases in app store

To view a list of all your hidden apps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Select Apple ID at the top.
  3. Tap on Media & Purchases.
  4. Tap on View Account and verify your identity using facial recognition or fingerprint ID.
  5. Now, you have two options: you can either tap on Purchase History to view all your past purchases, including apps, or Hidden Purchases to view all the apps you've hidden and want to reinstall.

With these simple steps, you can easily unhide and reinstall any hidden apps!

Find Offloaded Apps From Settings

Another useful feature on your iPhone or iPad is the ability to automatically offload apps that you're not using much. But what if you want to find these offloaded apps and reinstall them? Here's how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Go to App Store.
  3. Disable the Offload Unused Apps feature.

disable offload unused apps feature on iPhone and iPad

By following these simple steps, you can easily find and reinstall any offloaded apps!

Finding Nemo

Finding deleted apps on your iPhone or iPad is a breeze, and reinstalling them is even easier. Whether the app was free or paid, there are a few different ways to do it. And now, you know them all! So go ahead, explore the App Store, unhide your purchases, and rediscover the apps you love.

By the way, have you ever had to reset your iPhone? There are 5 different reset options available, each with its own unique benefits. Check out our guide on what each reset option is and what happens when you use it.

Keep enjoying your iPhone and iPad to the fullest, and never lose track of your favorite apps again!