Are you having trouble keeping storage space open on your iPhone or Android? Then there are some apps you should consider deleting.
Your phone’s storage can fill up surprisingly quickly, especially when you have apps that constantly download videos, games, photos, and other large files. If your iPhone or Android is running low on space, deleting a few storage-hogging apps you rarely use could make a noticeable difference. Read more about three apps tech pros say you should consider deleting to free up more space below.
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1. Streaming Apps
Streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Spotify can take up more storage than you might realize, particularly if you download movies, shows, or music for offline use. Deleting unused downloads or removing an app you rarely use can quickly free up some space.
"Apps like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube may store downloaded shows, music, and cached files," explains tech pro Calvin Brown. "I'd start by removing old downloads, then delete any streaming apps you're no longer using."
2. Large Games
Big mobile games can be some of the biggest storage offenders on your phone, with certain titles requiring several gigabytes of space and growing even larger after updates. If you have games installed that you haven't played in months, deleting them can be an easy way to reclaim storage.
"Games can take up a huge amount of storage and require a lot of processing power," adds Brown. "If you haven't played a game recently, delete it—you can always download it again later."
3. TikTok & Facebook
TikTok can also quietly eat up storage because the app stores cached videos and other temporary data as you scroll. Facebook has a similar reputation. While you can clear TikTok's cache without deleting the app, removing the app altogether is another option if you're trying to free up as much space as possible.
"Social media apps can become storage hogs," noted tech repair expert James Waterston. "Apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok can accumulate a surprising amount of cached data from all the photos and videos you scroll through. If you barely use one of them anymore, delete it — there's no reason to let an abandoned app eat into valuable iPhone storage."
