The Microsoft app most clearly removed from the app store is Microsoft Lens. Microsoft retired it from iOS and Android, with removal from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store following the retirement schedule in early 2026.

What was removed

  • Microsoft Lens , Microsoft’s document scanning app, was discontinued.
  • It was removed from the app stores after Microsoft ended support for it.

Related Microsoft apps

Microsoft has also retired or replaced a few other apps over time, including:

  • Mail / Calendar / People on Windows, replaced by the new Outlook experience.
  • WordPad , which was retired with Windows 11 version 24H2.
  • Microsoft Lists mobile apps , which were scheduled for removal from iOS and Android stores in late 2025.

Why people are talking about it

The recent chatter is mostly about Microsoft Lens because it was a popular phone app and its removal affected many users who relied on it for quick scanning.

TL;DR: If you mean the Microsoft app recently removed from an app store, it’s most likely Microsoft Lens.