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Do you want to clear your purchase history on the iOS App Store? Perhaps you have bought an app that you don’t want anyone else to find out about or you want to declutter your purchase history. Whatever the reason, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we will discuss different methods to delete your purchase history on the iOS App Store. We will also provide you with some additional information that you might find helpful.
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What’s Needed
Before we start discussing the different methods to remove the purchase history on the iOS App Store, there are a few things that you need to ensure.
First, make sure that your iPhone or iPad is running on the latest version of iOS. You can check for updates in the ‘Settings’ app.
Second, make sure that you are signed in to your App Store account. You can do this by opening the ‘App Store’ app and checking if you are signed in or not.
Third, keep in mind that deleting your purchase history will not affect your app ownership or app data. You can always download deleted apps again from the App Store without having to pay for them again.
What Requires Your Focus?
You should pay attention to the following things before deleting your purchase history:
- Removing your purchase history will permanently delete the records and cannot be undone, so make sure that you want to do this before taking any steps.
- If you have Family Sharing enabled, your family members will not be able to see your purchase history, but they will still be able to access the apps bought with sharing enabled.
- An app that is no longer available on the App Store will still show up in your purchase history, but you won’t be able to download it again.
- If you have made a request for refund or exchanged an item, that item will remain in your purchase history for your records, but it will show up with a ‘hidden’ label to others who may see your purchase history.
Different Methods to Delete Purchase History on iPhone App Store
Method 1: Remove Single App from Purchase History Using the App Store
Deleting a single app from your purchase history can be done through the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how:
- Open the ‘App Store’ app on your device and click on your profile picture.
- Select ‘Purchased’ from the list.
- Swipe left on the app that you want to remove, and click on the ‘Hide’ button that appears.
- The app will be removed from your purchase history.
Pros:
- A simple and quick method to remove your purchase history of a single app.
- Does not require third-party software or subscription.
- You can still download the app later if you wish to.
Cons:
- You need to remove each app separately if you want to delete multiple apps from your purchase history.
- You have to go through your purchase history manually to select and remove an app, which can be a tedious task if you have many apps in your history.
- It does not clear your entire purchase history.
Method 2: Hide entire purchase history using iTunes on Windows or Mac
For hiding your entire purchase history, you can use iTunes on Mac or Windows. Here’s how:
- Open iTunes on your Windows PC or Mac.
- Go to your account info by clicking on your profile.
- Enter your Apple ID and password when asked.
- Scroll down and look for the ‘iTunes in the Cloud’ section.
- Click the ‘Manage’ button.
- Click the ‘Hide’ button next to individual items or ‘Hide All’ to remove all content purchased.
- Click ‘Done’ to save your changes, you will no longer see the contents under your Purchases tab.
Pros:
- You can hide all purchase history with a single click.
- The hidden items will no longer be visible along with the respective apps from the purchase history.
- It can be done through multiple operating systems.
Cons:
- It does not delete your purchase history permanently, but hides it from view.
- You cannot unhide your hidden purchases without browsing through the purchase history again and unhiding individual items.
- It does not affect the records for refunds or exchanged items.
Method 3: Delete entire purchase history permanently using third-party tool
This method allows you to permanently delete all purchase history with one-click using third-party tools. Here’s how it can be done with iMyFone Umate Pro:
- Launch iMyFone Umate Pro on your computer or Mac.
- Connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac.
- Select the ‘Erase Private Data’ tab.
- Click on the ‘Scan’ button to start the scanning process.
- Select ‘App Purchase History’ and click ‘Erase Now’.
- Type ‘delete’ in the pop-up window to confirm the action.
- Click ‘Erase Now’ to erase your purchase history permanently.
Pros:
- All the purchase history can be deleted in one click, which saves time and effort.
- It ensures the permanent deletion of your purchase history.
- It removes all traces of the app store history, thus reducing the chances of unauthorized access.
Cons:
- iMyFone Umate Pro is a paid service, and users are required to purchase a license.
- It can remove all data including personal data which requires extra caution.
- It requires additional software installation and configuration.
Why Can’t I Delete Purchase History on iPhone App Store?
There are a few reasons why you might not be able to delete your purchase history:
- Apple does not allow you to delete purchased apps because they consider it as a part of your purchase history.
- If you are using Family Sharing, you may not be able to delete specific app purchases because the apps were bought by other family members.
- If your purchases were made using a different Apple ID, you may not be able to delete them.
If you still want to delete your purchase history, here’s what you can do:
- Hide your purchase history using iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC.
- Use a third-party tool such as iMyFone Umate Pro to permanently delete your app purchase history.
Implications and Recommendations
Deleting your purchase history has implications that you should be aware of. Firstly, deleting app from your purchase history does not affect the app data or ownership in any way, and you can download it again later. Secondly, removing the purchase history using iTunes on Mac or Windows, hides the records and does not remove them permanently. The purchase history can only be deleted permanently by using iMyFone Umate Pro or Safari.
Before taking any action, we recommend you to hide your purchase history to prevent unauthorized access. Deleting permanent records of your purchase history is not recommended, especially if you have made purchases on different Apple IDs.
5 FAQs about How to Delete Purchase History on iPhone App Store
Q1: Can I delete my App Store purchase history permanently?
A: Yes, you can use iMyFone Umate Pro or Safari to delete your App Store purchase history permanently.
Q2: Can I hide my purchase history on the App Store?
A: No, you cannot hide your purchase history on the App Store, but you can hide it using iTunes on Mac or Windows PC.
Q3: Will deleting my App Store purchase history affect my app data or ownership?
A: No, deleting app or purchase history does not affect the app data or ownership in any way. You can download it again later.
Q4: Will deleting my App Store purchase history affect my Family Sharing account?
A: No, if you delete items from your purchase history, it will not affect your Family Sharing account, and your family members will still have access to previously purchased apps.
Q5: Can I delete app from my purchase history on the App Store?
A: No, you cannot delete apps from your purchase history on the App Store, but you can Hide it using iTunes on Mac or Windows PC.
Final Words
Clearing your purchase history on the iOS App Store isn’t easy, but there are ways to do it. In this blog post, we’ve discussed three different methods for removing your purchase history, each with its own pros and cons. We’ve also provided recommendations and answers to some common questions. Before making any changes to your purchase history, make sure you are aware of the implications. We hope this blog post helped you in clearing your purchase history on the App Store.