Delete app from Child's iPad

I previously approved an app that I now want to delete. NONE of the responses to similar questions work. When I click and hold I can remove from home screen, I can't delete like I can on my ipad. There is no way it's impossible to remove something once approved - especially related to kids content. How do I remove it from their device.

iPad (9th generation)

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 8:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 8:52 AM

If the delete option isn't available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps.

See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also, if you want to prevent the child from downloading the app again in the future, see: Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


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Aug 26, 2023 8:52 AM in response to Jim7699

If the delete option isn't available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps.

See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also, if you want to prevent the child from downloading the app again in the future, see: Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


Apr 16, 2024 5:45 AM in response to Lillteoldme

I have figured out that you can remove the app store access from their device. They won’t be able to access any apps but the good news is once the unwanted app is deleted from their device, if the app store isn’t available, they can’t reinstall it.

Settings> Screen Time (your child’s) > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps > Don’t Allow. When I did that, the icon is still on her home screen, but it won’t open.

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