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Where is the App Store Update tab in iOS 13 and iPadOS

By SK 48 comments Last updated September 19, 2019

Apple made changes to the App Store for both iOS 13 and iPadOS. One of the main changes is around App updates.

The App Store updates are no longer available in the ‘Updates’ tab on the app store. The Updates tab has now been replaced with ‘Arcade’ in the App Store.

Contents

  • Quick tips
  • Where is the App Store Update tab in iOS 13
    • The fast way to update apps
    • Open the App Store app & update apps there
  • Here’s how to update your Apps in iOS 13
  • Delete Apps easily from your iPhone via App Store too!
  • App Store account settings in iOS 13

Quick tips AppleToolBox Quick Tips logo

Update your apps using these quick tips

  • Long-press the App Store icon and choose Updates from the Quick Action menu
  • Tap your profile icon in the App Store and choose Update

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Where is the App Store Update tab in iOS 13

The fast way to update apps

  • Long Press the app store icon
  • Choose Updates from the Quick Action menu quick action options to update from app store icon with long press
  • Update all or some of your apps

Open the App Store app & update apps there

The ‘Updates’ tab in the app store has now been removed in iOS 13 and iPadOS and all app updates are now made available via your user profile on your iPhone and iPad.

Where is the App store updates tab in iOS 13
Updates Tab has been removed from the app store in iOS 13

Here’s how to update your Apps in iOS 13

  • Tap on the App Store app to get started How to Update Apps in iOS 13 and iPadOS
  • Tap on Today tab at the bottom
  • Click on the user profile icon on the top right corner of the screenHow to Update Apps in iOS 13 and iPadOS
  • This brings up the account details
  • Scroll down to the section ‘Available Updates’ Where is the App Store Updates in iOS 13
  • Tap on ‘Update All’ to get all the app updates OR
  • You can tap on ‘Update’ next to the app to update individual apps

The iPadOS app updates via the app store are essentially the same process.How to update apps in iPadOS

Tap on your User id and follow the same steps as described for the iPhone in the previous steps.

Once the apps have been updated, tap on your user ID profile to see all the recently updated apps.Where is App Updates in iOS 13

Delete Apps easily from your iPhone via App Store too!

The other new addition on this app listing screen associated with your account is the ability to directly delete/uninstall any apps right from this screen.

Swipe left on any of the listed apps, and you will find the familiar Delete option to uninstall the app from your iPhone or iPad.

iOS 13 Deleting apps from app store
Swipe left on any app listing and you can choose to delete the app from your iPhone.

Although it may take a little getting used to, we like the idea of having all your app purchases, subscriptions and App updates in one single place that is easily accessible.

App Store account settings in iOS 13

When you tap on your user ID and enter your credentials, your detailed account settings are made available to you. This shows all your Purchase history, any hidden purchases via iCloud and your family sharing settings.

How to update Apps in iOS 13

On this screen, you can also choose to enable or disable personalized recommendations feature of the app store. When you enable this setting, Apple uses it to improve recommendations for you in the app store.

You can also manage your iTunes Pass using Wallet here and manage the subscription to iTunes Newsletters and special offers.

A lot has been written in recent days about the demise of iTunes, but when you look at the iOS 13 and iPadOS screens, you will still see iTunes mentioned in many places.

Updating Apps on macOS Catalina is pretty straight-forward. When you click on the App Store and open a session, the App store updates are readily available in the Updates section.

Updating Apps in macOS Catalina

We hope that you found this short article helpful. We are super excited for the official launch of iOS 13 and iPadOS. Overall the iOS 13 has proven to be very fast and reliable!

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SK

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the original editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

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  1. Brad says

    May 26, 2022 at 5:52 AM

    YouTube vanished from my iPhone and this is the closest to anything that matches what’s on my phone, but it still looses track at some point won’t work. I’ve rebooted, downloaded YouTube again, and many other things that do nothing. Apple keeps making things more complicated.

    Reply
  2. Michael Ormsby says

    January 2, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    This situation really shows what’s wrong with Apple. The iOS UI has been steadily getting worse and now is almost to the point of being unusable. It’s a shame.

    Reply
  3. Sasha says

    May 7, 2020 at 12:30 AM

    I am going from the today button to my profile and there is not a single reference to update my apps.

    The only way I was able to update my app was to search for it and find the update that way.

    I have also rebooted my phone and there is still no option to see the apps I have or how to update them. this totally pisses me off, since I mainly use my iPhone for navigation and email and now I can’t quickly access the important updates anymore.

    For example google maps won’t work on iPhone if it is not up to date. How can apple make updates like this?

    Luckily my main phone for 3 years now has been Oneplus and it still works like new without problems like this.

    Reply
  4. Dennis.com says

    January 4, 2020 at 6:06 PM

    Absolutely ridiculous. So now of the four tabs, there is one for “games” and one for “arcade”, which is effectively the same thing. Everything is geared toward 10 year-olds now. What a sick joke this culture has become.

    Reply
  5. Journey says

    November 23, 2019 at 4:54 PM

    The update button was replaced by arcade and there’s no update all button or any options to update.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      November 24, 2019 at 8:40 AM

      Hi Journey,

      Find the app updates function under your Account icon in the top-right corner of the app store app.

      If any updates for apps are available, it should show a red badge with a number indicating how many apps need updating.

      Tap your account icon and scroll down, then choose to Update All or update apps one-by-one by tapping on the Update button next to the app you want to update.

      If you don’t see any available updates, that usually means all your apps are current and do not require an update.

      Liz

      Reply
  6. Mary Ashford says

    November 23, 2019 at 2:58 PM

    I still couldnot find my fitbit history nor how l can upgrade

    Reply
  7. Jane says

    October 26, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    Tapped the profile pict on Apps icon — couldn’t get the apps ‘ready for update’ to update. BUT I just turned off my phone entirely, restarted the phone, and the updates worked. When all else fails, REBOOT. Halleujah!!

    Reply
  8. Phil says

    October 26, 2019 at 3:28 AM

    Cool….so Apple made updating apps more difficult than it needed to be so they could add another “feature” in the App Store to get people to waste more money and time on their phones.

    Great job, Apple! Nice work keeping things simple.

    Reply
    • Norman says

      November 9, 2019 at 10:26 PM

      Agreed. I hate improvements. Had to change an 8 year old iPad. Confusing.

      Reply
  9. Binymain says

    October 23, 2019 at 4:15 AM

    Thanks a lot. This post help me a lot.

    Cheers!

    Reply
  10. Ken Wood says

    October 22, 2019 at 6:45 AM

    Just discovered I have 42 updates in waiting. The latest changes to app update procedures & demise of iTunes suck.
    I will be checking out android phones for my next purchase, also a year end purchase of an iPad is likely off the table!

    Reply
  11. Barb says

    October 19, 2019 at 9:07 AM

    You know this is annoying. I have to tap my life away just to tell the apps to update.

    Why didn’t Apple try harder to hide the updates?

    Reply
  12. Patricia Lawrence says

    October 18, 2019 at 3:10 PM

    After the update my I’m getting new mail in junk mail & trash file What happened

    Reply
  13. Fred says

    October 16, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    This is ridiculous, it pisses me off I have to google search how to upgrade my apps. How can they do such stupid things !?

    Reply
  14. Sarah A Hample says

    October 14, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    Why when I select All in trash or junk mail I can not select or see delete all since the upgrade. Thanks

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:13 AM

      Hi Sarah,

      Are you seeing Archive instead of Delete?

      If so, you need to change your mailbox behavior in the Passwords & Account settings for your email service provider.

      Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Choose your account > Tap the name of your account again > Select Advanced > under Move discarded Messages into change to Deleted Mailbox > tap the account back button > select Done to save.

      Restart your Mail app and then see if you now see the delete option

      Learn more here: How To Delete Emails Completely from iPhone and Save Storage

      Reply
  15. Jasper says

    October 12, 2019 at 1:28 AM

    Thanks, I hate it.
    App updates need its own tab in the App Store. Of all the stupid things to do, why get rid of that tab? Now updating apps is a ridiculously convoluted process in a tiny drop down menu. WHY?

    Reply
    • Kevin says

      October 16, 2019 at 1:32 PM

      100%

      Reply
    • Phil says

      October 26, 2019 at 3:30 AM

      Because now you have Arcade to spend your time and money on. It’s great! Just shut up and keep shelling out for pointless crap! Don’t worry about key features, just hand over that money.

      Reply
  16. brutus says

    October 10, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    Which numbskull decided that an Arcade tab should be annoyingly mandatory? Anyone know if it’s possible to remove/delete it? So fed up with the Arcade “push” – you have no idea!

    Reply
  17. Lorraine Marier says

    October 10, 2019 at 4:36 AM

    I cannot access my updates on my iPad using the method you describe by using the account, my account does not open. Is there another way to update apps?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      October 10, 2019 at 7:32 AM

      Hi Lorraine,

      There isn’t another way that we know of. We suggest you sign out of your iTunes & App Store via Settings > iTunes & App Store > Tap your Apple ID and choose to Sign out. Restart. Then go back to those same settings and sign in again with your Apple ID.

      Liz

      Reply
  18. Elizabeth says

    October 10, 2019 at 1:43 AM

    Since iOS 13 uploaded I am unable to update any apps.

    I have followed the procedure tapping on today and then up in the top right-hand corner.

    My account details will not load. I am frozen out of all games that require an update but I can’t get it to update!!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      October 10, 2019 at 7:31 AM

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Try signing out of the iTunes & App Store (via Settings > iTunes & App Store > tap your Apple ID and choose Sign Out), restart, and then sign back in with your Apple ID via Settings > iTunes & App Store.

      That usually does the deal!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        October 10, 2019 at 10:49 AM

        Thanks for the suggestion Elizabeth but I have tried it several times with no luck. From the posts I’ve seen I’m not the only one with this issue. Really fed up now why are these updates not checked and double checked before being sent out to mess up everybody’s iPad.

        Reply
        • Elizabeth says

          October 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM

          As my iPad apps are now unusable iPad is going to sit in a corner whilst I use my tablet from Samsung that does not have all these problems Apple has created. Presumably it’s too much to ask that Apple provide another update to sort this out – no wait – that won’t be any use as I can’t open any of my apps! Goodbye Apple.

          Reply
      • Diane says

        October 12, 2019 at 1:01 PM

        I’m having the exact same problem.

        I have an app requiring an update but cannot do so.

        I’ve gone into iTunes & App Store – logged out.

        Backed out and went back in to no avail.

        I just get the loading message but it never loads.

        On another app, I’m not able to get into the store and am assuming I won’t be able to make purchases. This is absolutely ridiculous!

        Apple needs to go back to the drawing board on this release and in the meantime re-release the install bringing us back to where we were before.

        Reply
  19. TheStock says

    October 9, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    Which Intern decided the update app function should buried further into obscurity! Do better, Apple.

    Reply
  20. er says

    October 9, 2019 at 9:50 AM

    I agree this update is terrible! Change it back so we can see apps we have and can easily update!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  21. Pat says

    October 7, 2019 at 5:39 PM

    This is so incredibly stupid. I don’t want my apps mixed with apps I don’t have. Can’t believe you made such a stupid move. Maybe you should ask the people that pay big money for your products their opinion before you make these changes.

    Reply
  22. Andrew G says

    October 6, 2019 at 2:00 AM

    Why is it now a PROCESS to update my apps? Now we do t even get a warning when a app needs updating. Apple needs to quit jerking us around!

    Reply
  23. PJM says

    October 3, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    In an attempt to push the sales of apps that are a total annoyance to many users, the new “Update App” function is convoluted, irritating and one of those functions that has taken a GIANT step backward for the many iPhone users. The design team that came up with this inane process and the programming team that implemented it should be FIRED!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 12, 2019 at 2:16 PM

      If Steve Jobs we’re still around, they would be. I’m using an iPad air2 and had no problem whatsoever – until now. I can’t update my apps nor can I access the store on them. The fix they provided isn’t working.

      Reply
  24. Jim says

    October 3, 2019 at 1:05 PM

    Yeah, why! Something that somebody used every day has to be hidden? IOS is turning into bloatware, btw. Full of stuff like Arcade that I don’t need.

    Reply
  25. Scott Bradley says

    October 2, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    AppStore updates are way too hard to find. AND I find games and arcade to be redundant. Dumb changes,

    Reply
  26. Robert Thompson says

    October 2, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    IOS 13 REALLY sucks!!! Ever since the update my phone is wacko.

    Typing weird, it reset and screwed up google maps.

    Just a horrible experience! Anyway, you can Un-update and go back to an iOS version some moron didn’t create?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      October 2, 2019 at 9:33 AM

      Hi Robert,

      For now, Apple is still signing iOS 12.4.1 so you can roll back your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to that version–if you want to do this, do it soon since Apple unsigns older iOS versions fairly soon after a major iOS release.

      If you want to preserve your device’s data, you need to connect to a backup made before you updated it to iOS 13.

      To downgrade, you need to use iTunes

      1) Disable Find my in Settings > Apple ID > Find My and turn off Find MY for your device

      2) Download to yoru computer the ipsw files for iOS 12.4.1 from a site like this

      3) After downloading, connect your device to your computer

      4) Open iTunes and go to the Summary page for your device

      5) Hold down the Option key (Macs) or Shift key (Windows) and press the button to Restore

      6) In the pop-up, locate that ipsw file for iOS 12.4.1 and open it

      7) Confirm you want to erase your device and restore it to iOS 12.4.1

      8) Wait until iTunes completes the restore and you see a welcome message on its screen

      9) Connect to a backup made BEFORE updating to iOS 13 (it can be an iCloud or an iTunes backup)

      Reply
  27. Jody says

    September 29, 2019 at 6:50 AM

    IOS 13 is a huge step backwards for casual iPhone users. I especially dislike the removal of the easy update app feature. Hope they get rid of gaming icon and put app feature back.

    Reply
  28. MichaelD says

    September 28, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    Unfortunate push to sell stuff and make things less usable for the action that is most often used.

    Reply
  29. Irit8ed says

    September 27, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Update tab replaced with (unwanted to me) arcade tab? Booooooooo! And i neverl liked the small windowed accounts tab that now holds recently purchased etc, bad uses of screen space and badly implemented and now they shove updates there? I am actually fuming!

    Reply
    • Irit8 says

      September 27, 2019 at 11:06 AM

      When i said bad use of screen space i meant on ipads.

      Reply
  30. SeeingAppUpdatesiniOS13isRidiculous says

    September 19, 2019 at 2:58 PM

    The new way to see app updates is ridiculous. Who the heck came up with that?

    Reply
  31. Dennis O’ says

    July 11, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Regarding iOS & IPadOS 13 article, very nice.

    A corner case could be caused by a particular setting in Content & Privacy that will prevent the Profile icon from appearing in Apps.

    If a person, like myself chooses to add a lockdown of the Profile in Privacy & Content restrictions by setting Account Changes to Don’t Allow(With this setting it grays out Profile Pic Tab in Settings BTW), will prevent changes to account even when iPad is unlocked for user’s use.

    It’s an additional level of security I add.

    SO to use App Updates in iOS & iPadOS be sure Account Changes under Setttings—>ScreenTime—->Content & Privacy Restrictions—->Account Changes set to Allow. If you have a passcode on ScreenTime, which you should, you’ll need to enter it to make these changes.

    Reply
  32. David Wharton says

    June 10, 2019 at 11:31 AM

    There are some good comments on the new appstore features. I love my iphone.

    Reply
  33. Ather says

    June 6, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    How odd they’d go out of their way to make it more inconvenient.

    Yet in so many other ways they sought to improve speed.

    Yet here saving time made no sense to them.

    Reply
  34. Schnubbi says

    June 5, 2019 at 9:12 PM

    Tab on your Icon Right side.

    Reply
  35. tom says

    June 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    I don’t like this change… i prefer the ‘Updates’ tab.

    Reply

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