Deleted apps still using icloud space?

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Deleted apps still using icloud space?

My iCloud storage is full. I have a LOT of apps that I don’t use and don’t want that are “deleted” from my devices but still are showing the icon that they are “in the cloud”… I understand this, but I feel like I am being forced to buy something (space) because Apple won’t let me throw out something I “bought” and technically therefore “own” and yet I cannot be rid of it? This will follow me through and to every apple device I own unless I start a new iCloud account!- correct?

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 19, 2024 4:43 AM

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Answer 1

TinCanToot Author

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Aug 19, 2024 3:52 PM in response to stedman1

this question is similar and their answer seems to contradict what i am being told. There are multiple questions like this, and all answers say they stay in the cloud so they can be re-downloaded. If they are in the cloud - hidden or not, this mist take space. No?

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stedman1

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Aug 19, 2024 3:34 PM in response to TinCanToot

That simply indicates that you have previously downloaded that particular app on at least one device using your Apple ID. It does not indicate cloud storage, although it does look like a cloud symbol.

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muguy

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Aug 19, 2024 8:12 PM in response to TinCanToot

No. Your apps are not stored in your iCloud account. Previously purchased apps are linked to your account and can be downloaded again in the App Store. The apps do not take up space (although app data may be stored in iCloud which does take up space).

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