Apps disappearing after iOS 26 update due to restrictions on iPhone

So I just did the new Update on my phone and it started deleting my apps. I want to know how can I get my apps back?

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I’m having the same exact issue. Apps like telegram and discord and Waze show up as 16+. My age rating is set to 13+ with those apps as exceptions and they disappear and reappear randomly.

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

Fixed It! Follow the below, click on the apps and change age range to unrated.

To use age-restricted apps on an iOS device running iOS 26, you will likely need to adjust the app age rating within your device's Screen Time settings. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and then navigate to App Store, Media, Web & Games to set an appropriate age limit or allow specific apps. 

I have exactly the same problem with my kid's account: I approved an app outside their age's limit and it disappears and reappears randomly.

I deleted all my apps, but the software update won’t work.