How do I search my previous purchased app on App Store with iOS 18

Hello all,


On iOS Search of previously purchased apps used to be really easy. Just a keyword/name search through all my apps. I’m trying to find out if there a search through iCloud service to mimic that behavior. I tried the “report a problem” page, but it only let me search by price.


The reason I ask is that to find a previously purchased app, it is extremely annoying procedure that be repeated for every year one’s been been an Apple customer: 


1. Tap “Data range”

2. Tap “Custom”

3. Tap the year (can select only one!). It shows a list of ALL the years you’ve been an Apple customer. 2008-2025 in my case!!! It is definitely a long list.

4. Tap “all year”

5. Tap “Cost” 

6. Select paid/free. It seemingly defaults to paid regardless of how many searches you’ve been making.

7. Tap “apply”


Then you are allowed search the keyword or app for that year. If you don’t remember the exact year when you purchased the app? the you must repeat all this for *every year* you search!! Up to 17 years in my case!!! 🤣


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Original Title: ios 18 app store previous purchase search

Posted on Aug 12, 2025 10:06 PM

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Aug 13, 2025 10:01 PM in response to buenor

Re: ios 18 app store previous purchase search


Wondering if any of the latest articles from Apple support can help:

Maybe Redownload apps and games from Apple - Apple Support can help ?

or even

(NB: make sure you use the Apple (ID) Account you use for purchases to sign-in / in "Apps" / try the "All" tab (to seer everything you have purchased) and / or the "Not on this Phone" tab )for apps you deleted),

How to: View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support


Else: For installed apps: Find Apps on your iPhone::

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

Eg: says:

"Use the App Library to find your apps

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Your apps are automatically sorted into categories. For example, you might see your social media apps under a Social category. The apps that you use most frequently will automatically reorder based on your usage. When you install new apps, they'll be added to your App Library, but you can change where new apps get downloaded.=

and

"Search for an app in the App Library

      1. Go to the App Library.
      2. Tap the search field, then enter the app that you're looking for."

How do I search my previous purchased app on App Store with iOS 18

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