Why isn't Spotlight Search on my iPhone displaying what I'm looking for?

When attempting to search for an app in search box, i dont receive an answer or will only search my contac list or messages but not my apps. What am i dong wrong

I unchecked everything except for applications and contacts and that worked great just like it should. Thanks alot!!

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