To uninstall an app from the Mac App Store, you can use Launchpad or Finder. Launchpad shows an X on App Store apps, so it is the quickest method. Either way, you can download the app again later from the App Store, for free, if you bought it.
Quick steps
- Quit the app.
- Open Launchpad, then press and hold the app until it wiggles.
- Click the X, then confirm.
If you do not see an X, use Finder instead.
Step 1: Quit the app
Press Command and Q while the app is open.
Step 2: Remove it in Launchpad
- Open Launchpad from the Dock.
- Press and hold the app’s icon until the icons wiggle.
- Click the X in the corner of the app.
- Click Delete to confirm.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Step 3: Or remove it in Finder
- Open Applications in Finder.
- Select the app.
- Press Command and Delete.
Get the app back later
Open the App Store, click your account, then Purchased. Find the app and download it again. Apps you bought stay in your purchase history.
Warning: Do not remove apps that come with macOS, such as Safari and Mail. They cannot be removed.
Frequently asked questions
Does removing an App Store app delete my purchase?
No. Your purchase stays in your Apple account. You can download the app again.
Why does Launchpad not show an X?
The X appears only for apps from the App Store. Apps from other sources need Finder.
Can Uninstallzy remove App Store apps?
Yes. Uninstallzy has an App Store filter, so you can see those apps and choose the one to remove.
Want one simple step instead?
Uninstallzy shows every app with its size. Pick the app, confirm once, and it goes to the Trash.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.