Typing ‘my apps’ into a search engine is one of the most common ways people try to get back to a list of everything they’ve downloaded, whether that’s on their phone, tablet, or a specific platform like Google Play, the App Store, or Microsoft Store. It sounds simple, but the actual location of your apps list varies quite a bit depending on the device and account you’re using, so this guide walks through exactly where to find it and how to keep that list organised.
On an iPhone or iPad, the quickest route to see everything you’ve installed is through the App Store itself. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner, then select Purchased to see every app tied to your Apple ID, including ones you’ve since deleted. If you just want to see what’s currently on your device, your Home Screen and App Library (accessible by swiping left past your last Home Screen page) give you a full, automatically sorted view of every installed app.
Android users can find their apps list through the Google Play Store by tapping the profile icon, then Manage apps & device, followed by the Manage tab. This shows every app installed on that device, along with options to update, uninstall, or check storage usage individually. If you’re logged into multiple Android devices with the same Google account, this same screen can also show apps installed elsewhere, which is handy for keeping things consistent across a phone and tablet.
For anyone managing apps across a browser or work account, Microsoft 365 users can find ‘My Apps’ through the Microsoft 365 portal or the dedicated myapps.microsoft.com portal, which lists every application your organisation has assigned to you, from Teams and Outlook to third-party business tools. This is a common point of confusion for employees who are told to ‘check My Apps’ by their IT department but aren’t sure where that actually is.
Keeping your apps list organised matters more than people realise. A cluttered Home Screen or app drawer slows down how quickly you can find what you need and can even affect your phone’s storage and battery performance if you’re holding onto apps you no longer use. A good habit is to review your full app list every few months, deleting anything unused, grouping similar apps into folders (games, finance, social media), and moving your most-used apps to the first Home Screen for faster access.
If you’re trying to recover a purchase or restore a deleted app, both the App Store’s Purchased list and Google Play’s Manage apps & device screen let you reinstall previously downloaded apps for free, provided they’re still available in the store and compatible with your device’s current operating system. This is worth remembering before you pay for an app again, since most platforms won’t charge you twice for the same purchase on the same account.
Whether you’re trying to locate a specific app you downloaded months ago, clean up a cluttered phone, or check what your workplace has given you access to, knowing exactly where ‘my apps’ lives on each platform saves a surprising amount of frustration. Bookmark the relevant screen for your main device, get into the habit of a periodic clear-out, and you’ll always know exactly what’s installed and why.
It’s also worth checking your apps list from a security angle every so often, not just for tidiness. Both the App Store’s Purchased list and the Google Play Store’s Manage apps & device screen let you spot anything unfamiliar, which is one of the simplest ways to notice if an app was installed without your knowledge, perhaps by a family member, a child using a shared device, or in rarer cases as a sign of unauthorised access to your account. Reviewing this list periodically alongside checking active sign-ins on your Apple ID or Google account is a good habit for keeping your devices genuinely secure.
For anyone juggling apps across several devices, whether a personal phone, a work phone, and a tablet, keeping a mental or written note of which apps are installed where can prevent duplicate subscriptions or forgotten downloads. Many subscription-based apps will happily let you pay twice if you sign up separately on two devices instead of restoring a previous purchase, so checking your existing ‘my apps’ list before buying something again is a small step that can genuinely save money over time.