Delete the Apple TV App on iPhone or iPad

To remove the Apple TV app from an iPhone or iPad, press and hold the app icon on your home screen until a menu appears. Tap Remove App, then select Remove from Home Screen if you want to keep it in your App Library, or Delete App if you want to remove it entirely from the device. Confirm by tapping Delete when prompted.

If you choose Delete App, the system will ask whether you want to keep or delete your data associated with the app. Tap Delete to confirm removal. The app will disappear within seconds. You can reinstall it later from the App Store if you change your mind — your Apple ID will remember your purchase history.

An alternative method: open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the upper right, find Apple TV in your purchased apps list, swipe left on it, and tap Delete. This removes it from your device but keeps the record in your account.

Delete the Apple TV App on Mac

On a Mac, open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Locate the Apple TV app, right-click it, and select Move to Trash. Empty the Trash afterward to permanently remove it. The app will be gone when ready.

You can also use Launchpad: click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, find Apple TV, click and hold the icon until it jiggles, then click the X button that appears. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Delete the Apple TV App on Apple TV (tvOS)

On an Apple TV device, navigate to the home screen and find the Apple TV app. Press and hold the touchpad or remote button on the app until a menu appears. Select Remove or Delete depending on your tvOS version. Confirm the action when the system asks.

Note that on some Apple TV models, the Apple TV app cannot be fully deleted because it is a system app. In that case, you can only remove it from your home screen. It will remain on the device but hidden from view.

Delete the Apple TV App on Android

Open the Google Play Store and search for "Apple TV." Tap the app listing, then tap Uninstall. Confirm by tapping OK when the system asks if you want to remove the app. The app will be removed from your device within moments.

Alternatively, go to your device's Settings, tap Apps or process Manager, find Apple TV in the list, tap it, and select Uninstall. Both methods achieve the same result.

Delete the Apple TV App on Windows or Web

On Windows, open the Microsoft Store, search for Apple TV, and tap the app listing. Click the three-dot menu icon and select Uninstall. Confirm when prompted. The app will be removed from your system.

If you use Apple TV through a web browser at tv.apple.com, there is no app to delete — you straightforward stop visiting the website. Your viewing history and account remain tied to your Apple ID, so you can return anytime by logging back in.

What Happens to Your Data When You Delete the App

Deleting the Apple TV app does not erase your Apple ID account or your watch history. Your library, preferences, and subscription information stay connected to your Apple account. When you reinstall the app or sign in on another device, all your saved data returns automatically.

If you want to clear your watch history before deleting the app, sign into your Apple account on the web at tv.apple.com, go to Account Settings, find Watch History, and delete entries there. This step is optional and separate from removing the app itself.

Reinstalling the Apple TV App Later

If you delete the app and later want it back, the process is straightforward. On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, search for "Apple TV," and tap the cloud icon or Get button to reinstall. On Mac, visit the App Store, search for Apple TV, and click Get. On Android, open Google Play Store, search for Apple TV, and tap Install.

Your account information and watch history will sync automatically once you sign in with your Apple ID. You will not lose anything by removing and reinstalling the app.

Key Takeaways

  • On iPhone and iPad, press and hold the app icon, tap Remove App, then Delete App to remove it completely from your device.
  • On Mac, open Finder, navigate to Applications, right-click the Apple TV app, and select Move to Trash.
  • On Apple TV devices, some models do not allow full deletion because the app is built into the system, but you can remove it from your home screen.
  • Deleting the app does not erase your Apple ID account, watch history, or subscription information — all of it returns when you reinstall.
  • You can reinstall the Apple TV app anytime from the App Store, Google Play Store, or Microsoft Store without losing your account data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting the Apple TV app cancel my subscription?

No. Your Apple TV+ subscription is tied to your Apple ID, not to the app itself. Deleting the app does not affect your subscription status or billing. You can continue watching through a web browser or reinstall the app anytime and pick up where you left off.

Can I delete the Apple TV app from my Apple TV device?

It depends on your Apple TV model. Newer models allow you to remove the app from your home screen, but it may remain on the device as a system app. Older models do not permit deletion at all. You can always hide it from view even if you cannot fully remove it.

What if I accidentally delete the Apple TV app?

Reinstalling is straightforward and free. Go to the App Store on your device, search for Apple TV, and tap the read or install button. Once you sign in with your Apple ID, your watch history, library, and preferences will sync back automatically.

Does deleting the app free up storage space?

Yes, removing the app frees up the storage it occupied on your device. The amount varies depending on your device and how much cached data the app stored, but it is usually between 100 MB and 500 MB on phones and tablets.

Can I delete Apple TV if it came pre-installed on my device?

On most devices, yes — even pre-installed apps can be removed. The exception is some Apple TV hardware models, where the app is a core system component and cannot be deleted, only hidden from your home screen.