6 Useful Ways to Delete Apps on iPhone

Dear friend,

Have you been noticing your iPhone getting slower lately? I totally get it – with hundreds of apps available in the App Store, it‘s so easy to download new apps all the time without thinking about the consequences. Before you know it, your iPhone storage is full, which slows everything down.

But don‘t worry! I‘m here to help. As an iOS expert and avid tech geek, I‘ve tested out all the different ways to delete apps on an iPhone. In this guide, I‘ll share 6 useful methods so you can clean up your iPhone and get it running fast again.

Why You Should Delete Unused Apps

I know it‘s tempting to keep apps around "just in case" you need them. But trust me, getting rid of apps you no longer use will make a big difference in your iPhone‘s performance. Here are some key benefits:

Faster performance: Extra apps running in the background put a strain on your iPhone‘s processor and RAM. Removing them speeds everything up.
More storage: Apps and their data can take up a surprising amount of storage space. Deleting them frees up room for photos, videos, music, and more.
Increased security: Getting rid of unused apps reduces the number of apps that could potentially exploit vulnerabilities in your device. Better safe than sorry when it comes to security!
Less clutter: A cluttered home screen filled with apps you never use is frustrating. Cleaning it up creates a calming, organized feel.
Improved focus: Having fewer app options reduces distractions. You‘ll be amazed how much more focused you are when you remove time-wasting apps.

Let‘s look at 6 great ways to delete apps and reclaim storage space on your iPhone. I‘ll start with the basics and work up to more advanced methods.

1. Delete from the Home Screen

The simplest way to remove an app is directly from your home screen. Just follow these steps:

Press and hold on the app icon until all the apps start to jiggle. This puts them into "edit mode."
Find the app you want to delete and tap the "X" that appears in the corner of its icon.
A confirmation box will pop up – tap "Delete" to remove the app.

That‘s all there is to it! The app disappears from your home screen right away. This technique is great for quickly deleting one or two unwanted apps.

Quick tip: You can tap and hold an app icon to rearrange apps too. Just drag an icon to move it to a new spot.

2. Remove from the App Library

The App Library is where all your installed iPhone apps live, even if they aren‘t on your home screen. Here‘s how to delete apps directly from the App Library:

Swipe all the way to the right-most home screen to access the App Library.
Tap and hold on the app you want to delete until the menu appears.
Select "Delete App" to remove it.

This works great if you know which app you want to delete but can‘t find it on your home screen. The App Library always has a complete list.

Expert tip: You can search for apps in the App Library too. Just start typing the app name.

3. Delete from the App Store

Deleting apps right from the App Store streamlines the process of getting rid of unwanted apps. Follow these steps:

Open the App Store and tap on your profile icon in the top right.
Scroll down and select "Installed Apps."
Swipe left on any app and tap "Delete" to remove it.

The main perk of using the App Store is that it shows you which installed apps have pending updates too. You can delete apps or choose to update them.

Handy hint: You can sort apps by size in the App Store‘s Installed Apps list, which helps you find "storage hogs."

4. Offload from Settings

If you want to free up storage space in a hurry, offloading apps from Settings is very effective. Here‘s what to do:

Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
Review the list of installed apps ordered by size.
Tap on a large app you want to delete.
Select "Offload App" to remove it from your iPhone storage.

Offloading clears the app data from your iPhone storage but keeps the app icon. If you reinstall the app later, your data will sync again. It‘s the perfect balance of space savings and convenience.

Expert recommendation: Offload larger apps you haven‘t used in a while to quickly free up more storage space.

5. Batch Delete with iPhone Cleaner App

Tired of deleting apps one by one? Try using a phone cleaner app to remove multiple apps at the same time. Here are some top choices:

iMyFone Umate: Delete multiple apps fast, completely erase leftover junk files, and free up tons of storage space.
PhoneClean: Get rid of unused apps in bulk and deeply clean junk to optimize iPhone system performance.
Magic Phone Cleaner: Quickly batch uninstall apps you don‘t use anymore and clear app clutter.

iPhone cleaner apps save you time by streamlining the deletion process. And many include other optimizations like removing unnecessary files, speeding up device performance, and protecting your privacy.

Handy phone cleaner apps let you mass delete apps in a few taps!

6. Permanently Erase Apps and Data

When you normally delete an iPhone app, traces of its data get left behind and take up precious storage. For complete removal, use a secure erase tool:

iMyFone iCleaner: Permanently wipe app data so it‘s impossible to recover. Frees up maximum storage space.
Dr.Fone – Erase: Securely delete apps and entire app data with a 0% chance of recovery. Protects privacy.
Stellar Eraser: Obliterates apps and all associated data for complete data erasure. Maximizes available storage.

Secure erase apps give me peace of mind that deleted apps and their data are really gone for good. No leftovers hogging storage or risking my privacy!

Pro tip: I run a secure erase app monthly to thoroughly delete leftover junk and get max free space.

Which Delete Method is Best?

Now you‘ve got 6 great options for deleting apps on your iPhone! Here‘s a quick summary of when to use each method:

Home Screen: Quick delete of 1-2 apps.
App Library: Removes any app installed on your iPhone.
App Store: Combine deleting, updating, and sorting apps.
Settings: Fast way to mass offload unused apps.
Cleaner Apps: Batch uninstall many apps at once.
Secure Erase: Permanently delete apps + all associated data.

In general, I like to use a combination of the App Library, Settings, and a Phone Cleaner app to regularly remove unwanted apps and data. This keeps my iPhone storage optimized and my device running super fast.

But choose the method that works best for your needs. Having flexibility is handy as your app usage changes over time.

By the Numbers: App Storage Usage Statistics

Before you start deleting apps, it helps to understand how much storage space different types of apps take up. Check out these statistics:

The average app takes up 150MB – 250MB of iPhone storage space.
Gaming apps tend to be larger, averaging around 500MB.
Video streaming apps use the most storage since they cache movies/shows. Netflix can take up 1.4GB or more of space.
Social media apps are generally smaller. Facebook uses roughly 100MB on average.
Photos from camera apps like Instagram can quickly eat up storage too. Figure around 2MB per photo.
Even smaller utility apps add up over time. For example, a calculator app may only take 20MB but that still occupies precious space.

As you can see, apps – especially large ones like games and video services – hog a ton of storage real estate. Removing just a few of the biggest space wasters makes a significant impact!

Answer Common Questions

I know you probably have some other questions about deleting apps on your iPhone. Here are answers to some common queries I get:

Can you delete Apple‘s pre-installed apps?

Yes! As of iOS 10, you can remove most pre-installed Apple apps like Stocks, Tips, and Compass. Just don‘t delete too many critical ones like Phone, Messages, or Settings.

Will deleted apps remove their stored data too?

Usually not. You‘ll need to use a secure erase tool to permanently delete an app‘s cached data after uninstalling the app itself.

Why do some apps keep coming back after I delete them?

If you have App Store automatic downloads enabled, some apps will reinstall themselves. Turn this setting off in the App Store to prevent this.

What‘s the easiest way to delete lots of apps quickly?

A phone cleaner app like iMyFone Umate is the fastest way to mass uninstall multiple iPhone apps at one time. It‘s a real time-saver!

Let me know if you have any other questions! I‘m always happy to help out with tech advice for getting the most out of your iPhone.

Free Up Storage Space Now

Whew, we covered a lot of ground! Now you have all the knowledge you need to start deleting unused apps and getting your iPhone storage back under control.

Here‘s a quick recap of what we learned:

Removing unneeded apps speeds up your iPhone and provides more available storage.
You can delete apps from the Home Screen, App Library, App Store, or Settings app.
Phone cleaner apps allow fast bulk uninstalling of multiple apps at once.
For complete removal, use a secure erase tool to delete apps and all associated data.
Gaming and video apps take up the most storage space on average.

It takes some effort up front, but regularly pruning unnecessary apps keeps your iPhone running like new. Don‘t settle for lackluster performance – take control of your iPhone storage now!

Let me know if this guide helped you reclaim space on your device. I‘d love to hear if your iPhone is running faster now. And feel free to reach out if you need any other tech tips! I‘m always happy to help fellow gadget geeks.