Deleting/hiding apps

Can someone explain to me the difference between hiding and deleting apps? If you delete an app at the "shaking x" is it gone forever? I read somewhere that apps cannot be deleted. Is that true? What is the purpose of hiding? I am trying to clean out my 3 year old iPad. Also, is there a way to tell how much space a magazine app (like Time) is using. I think the amount listed does not include all the issues. Thanks!

You cannot hide apps. You can delete them using the "shaking x" method. This removes the App from your iPad.
The only way it may come back is if you redownload it, or sync with a computer running itunes where the App still exists.
Hiding can only be done on the Purchased App List from iTunes. Hiding does not delete an App it merely hides it from the Purchased list but will still exist and be visible on your iPad unless you delete it.
The Purchase list is just that, a list of all your historical purchases, so in the event you delete one you canredownload it without having to pay for it again. It does not take up space on your iPad.
As far as usage goes: Under Settings->General->Usage->Storage, Tap on "Show All Apps", and look for the Magazine in question. Tap on it to bring up the Detailed view. It should tell you how much the actual App uses, and how much its data and documents are taking up. This is usually what the Issues are included in.

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Hey sam@111,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you wish to delete an application from your iOS devices. To do so, see the following:
How to delete content you've downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5772
Apps
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Tap and hold the app you want to delete.
The apps will begin to jiggle.
Tap the X on the app.
Afterwards, you can choose to hide the purchase from your purchase history:
iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4919
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HT5772 How do I permantly delete hidden apps I no longer want?

I would like to delete hidden apps I no longer use permantly. Can anyone tell me how to do this without changing my login info?

Hi CommodoreTX,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
Take a look at the article linked below, it will walk you through hiding some of your previous iTunes Store purchases.
iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases
I hope this helps.
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Yes...
How to re download apps from the Mac App Store:
Open the App Store. From the menu bar click Store > Sign In
Click Purchases from the top of the App Store window.
Select which apps you want to re download. Then right or control click where you see Installed then click Install.
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