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      How to Remove or Hide an App from Sale on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

      This guide will walk you through the steps for each platform.

      If you need to temporarily or permanently remove an app from sale, both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store provide straightforward methods to do so. This guide will walk you through the steps for each platform.

      Apple App Store (iOS)

      Steps to Remove or Hide an App from Sale:

      1. Sign in to App Store Connect: Log in to App Store Connect with your Apple ID.

      2. Select the App: Go to the "My Apps" section and select the app you want to remove from sale.

      3. Go to the Pricing and Availability Section:

        • In the app’s information page, navigate to the "Pricing and Availability" section.

      4. Remove from Sale:

        • In the "Availability" section, deselect all the territories to remove the app from sale globally.
        • Alternatively, you can uncheck specific regions if you only want to remove the app from sale in certain areas.

      5. Save Changes:

        • Click "Save" in the top-right corner to apply the changes.

      After Removing the App:

      • The app will no longer be available for new downloads in the specified regions.
      • Existing users can continue to use the app and receive updates if you provide them.

      Google Play Store (Android)

      Steps to Remove or Hide an App from Sale:

      1. Sign in to Google Play Console: Log in to the Google Play Console with your developer account.

      2. Select the App: From the dashboard, select the app you want to remove from sale.

      3. Go to the Store Presence Section:

        • Navigate to "Store presence" > "Pricing & distribution."

      4. Unpublish the App:

        • Scroll to the "App availability" section.
        • Select "Unpublish" to remove the app from the Google Play Store.

      5. Save Changes:

        • Click "Save" to confirm the changes.

      After Unpublishing the App:

      • The app will be removed from the Google Play Store and will not be available for new downloads.
      • Existing users can continue to use the app and receive updates if you provide them.

      Following these steps will help you effectively remove or hide your app from sale on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. If you encounter any issues, consult the official Apple and Google documentation.