The App Store on my iPhone has disappeared

My App Store is GONE. I’ve tried messing around with parental controls, screen time, and looking in the App Library, but the app simply disappeared. For a separate reason, I have transferred devices and noticed that the App Store is even gone on my new phone. I really need help.


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iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Jun 26, 2024 09:37 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2024 09:44 AM

Check Settings ➜ Screen Time ➜ Content and Privacy Restrictions ➜ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➜ Installing Apps and make sure its set to "Allow".


If you have a corporate or school Exchange Email account, it may restrict the App store. You would need to contact the office or school IT department if that is the case.


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Oct 20, 2024 05:49 AM in response to Niabelqania

Niabelqania wrote:

my app store is gone bro

Good thing you came here. The solutions have been provided, although it has been stretched out over 4 pages due to people simply posting the same thing without reading or trying any of the answers.

  • Post Screenshot at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases
  • Post a Screenshot of your App Library after swiping all the way to the left and entering "App Store" in the search field.
  • The other option is if you have a managed device such as one used for school or work. they can prevent installing apps.

Nov 12, 2024 05:51 AM in response to 7693

7693 wrote:

My App Store has been missing for a while now. And any time I get a new phone or IPad it’s not there

The App Store cannot be deleted or uninstalled.

It can be restricted, moved or even hidden, how to find it will depend on what was done.


If it does not appear in the App Library after a search, then it may be restricted or hidden.


If you set up your new iPhones from a backup of the old ones, then its likely whatever is restricting or hiding the app is saved in the backup, this would normally point to restrictions or a profile limiting it.


Since we don't know exactly what happened, we can't offer any specific advice on how to find it.


You really need to go through all the suggestions in this thread and also look in any hidden screens or folders you may have.


click here ➜ Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


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