5 iPhone Apps That Are Eating Up Storage And Worth Deleting

September 8, 2025 by Lisa Cupido

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Not all apps are created equal when it comes to storage space, and some are far more demanding than others. While many apps take up a modest amount of room on your device, others continue to grow over time with cached data, downloads, and frequent updates. If you’ve ever wondered why your phone keeps warning you about low storage, chances are a few storage-hungry apps are to blame.

If you’re constantly running into storage issues, it may be worth taking a closer look at which apps are eating up the most space. Deleting or managing these can free up room without the need to upgrade your device or purchase additional storage. Consider deleting these five popular apps that are known to be extravagant when it comes to taking up storage.

1. Facebook

The Facebook app is notorious for taking up a large amount of storage, mainly due to the way it caches images, videos, and links you scroll past. Over time, this stored data builds up significantly, making the app much larger than its original download size.

2. Messages

Apple’s Messages app can quietly consume a huge amount of storage if you don’t clear it out regularly. Photos, videos, GIFs, and long message threads all get saved within the app, and if you text often, these files can add up to gigabytes of space.

3. Apple Podcasts

While podcast episodes may not seem large individually, downloading and storing multiple episodes—or entire shows—quickly adds up. If you subscribe to several podcasts, the auto-download feature can eat away at your storage without you realizing it.

4. Google Maps

Google Maps becomes storage-heavy when you save offline maps, cache directions, or frequently search for new places. These offline downloads are convenient for travel but can take up a surprising amount of space if not managed regularly.

5. Apple TV

The Apple TV app can store high-resolution movies, shows, and previews, especially if you download content to watch offline. These video files are massive, and even a few downloaded episodes can quickly take up gigabytes of storage on your device.

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