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How to Delete an App from iPhone or iPad

Remove an installed app and its local app data when you no longer need it.

Quick Answer

Touch and hold the app → Remove App → Delete App, or manage it through iPhone/iPad Storage.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant Apple app or Settings section on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Touch and hold the app → Remove App → Delete App, or manage it through iPhone/iPad Storage.
  3. Review the result before deleting data, removing an account, or changing synchronization settings.
  4. For important data, confirm a current backup exists before making a major storage, account, or device change.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Apple occasionally moves settings between iOS/iPadOS versions, so exact menu wording can differ by software version.
  • iCloud synchronization is not the same as a separate backup of every item; deleting synchronized content can propagate to other devices.