Search glitches hit iOS and Mac App Stores, concealing major apps [ux2]

Apps reported missing include ones like Spotify, Periscope, Tidal, Waze, Star Wars titles, and various Google apps, or even Apple products like Xcode. Lesser-known apps are likely affected as well. Based on the scope of complaints, the issue appears to be worldwide.

Apple's system status page shows no recent or ongoing problems for any online services. The tracker regularly misses out on some issues, however.

Still functional are the App Store's Featured, Top Charts, and Explore sections. Likewise, searching for an app should turn up results if it's already installed.

Support staff said to be aware of the trouble and working on a solution, but have not offered a timeline.

Update: The system status page is now acknowledging problems with the App Store. These reach back to about 5 a.m. Eastern time, and Apple says that all users have been affected.

Update 2: Search should now be working as of about 11:30 a.m. Eastern.