Unable to fully delete app on iPad

I cannot remove an app from my iPad, it only gives the option to remove it from the Home Screen and not fully delete it.

Posted on Nov 20, 2025 2:05 PM

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Nov 20, 2025 3:19 PM in response to lorien98

You have provided no information as to your iPad model or the installed version of iOS/iPadOS - this information being potentially significant as to the inability to delete specific Apps from your iPad.


Start here:

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Assuming that your iPad is not centrally managed by an Educational Establishment or Business (as the device may be remotely managed) - if you are experiencing difficulties with adding, updating or removing Apps from your iPad, you’ll need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:


  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Adding Apps - set to Allow
  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - set to Allow
  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > In-app Purchases - set to Allow


Unable to fully delete app on iPad

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