3 Android Apps That Take Up More Storage Than You Think

Our phones are like little lifelines, holding everything from photos and videos to apps we use every day—but it doesn’t take long before storage space starts to run low. While buying extra storage is an option, it’s not always necessary. In fact, one of the simplest ways to free up space is by looking at the apps you’ve downloaded. Some apps naturally take up more room than others, and if they aren’t ones you use often, keeping them around may not be worth the valuable storage they’re consuming.

If you’ve ever scrolled through your phone wondering where all your space went, chances are a few storage-hungry apps are the reason. The good news is that by deleting apps you rarely use, or finding alternatives, you can reclaim storage without spending more money. Here are three popular Android apps you may not realize take up lots of space, and why letting them go (or replacing them) might give your phone the storage you need.