Sharing (on page) .
Tell a friend about an app.
Find the app, tap , then choose the method. See Share from apps (on
page) .
Use Wish List.
To track an app you might want to purchase later, tap on the app page,
then tap Add to Wish List.
See your Wish List.
After you add items to your Wish List, tap on the Purchased screen.
Search apps by category.
Tap Explore, then tap Categories to focus on the apps you want, for example,
Education, Medical, or Sports.
What apps are being used nearby?
Tap Explore to find out the most popular apps others around you are using
(Location Services must be on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services). Try
this at a museum, sporting event, or when you’re traveling.
Delete an app.
Touch and hold the app icon on the Home screen until the icons jiggle, then tap
. You can’t delete built-in apps. When you finish, press the Home
button. Deleting an app also deletes its data. You can download any app you’ve
purchased from the App Store again, free of charge, subject to their availability.
For information about erasing all of your apps, data, and settings, see Restart an
app or iPad (on page) .
Purchase, redeem, and download
Tap the app’s price, then tap Buy to purchase it. If it’s free, tap Free, then tap
Install.
If you see instead of a price, you’ve already purchased the app and
you can download it again, free of charge. While the app is downloading or
updating, its icon appears on the Home screen with a progress indicator.
Approve purchases with Family Sharing.
With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can review and approve
purchases made by other family members, under a certain age. For more
information see Family Sharing (on page) .
Hide individual purchases.