IOS – Make iOS App Store search stop “helping”

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Apple’s App Store search function sucks. Example: I thought (wrongly) an iOS app existed called “cookie” that helps us reduce tracking. But I can’t tell whether I’m wrong or right, because Apple’s search logic appears to be “cookie is related to candy, so let’s show him everything that mentions candy. And candy crush is a game, so let’s also show him every other game in the store.”

“Cookie” is not the only search that has been hopeless due to this kind of idiocy, so I wonder if there is a way to filter to what I actually asked for.

Best Answer

The iOS App Store search is provided by Apple and can not be directly changed. The best solution is to use another search engine.

Filter by Site

Use a site specific filter with your preferred search engine. Add site:itunes.apple.com to your searches. Try, and refine, the following search:

cookie site:itunes.apple.com

App Store Search Engines

Alternatively, use an iOS app search engine. These include: