iPhone and iPad do not have one button that clears every app's cache. First check the app itself for a download, storage, or cache control. Otherwise open Settings > General > iPhone Storage or iPad Storage and select the app. Offload App removes the app but keeps its documents and data. Delete App removes both the app and its related data, so confirm that important information is synced or backed up first.
Open the app's settings and look for a clear cache, downloads, offline files, or storage option. Use that when available because it can remove temporary data without removing the entire app.
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Open device storage
Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage or iPad Storage, then wait for the app list to load. Tap the app you want to review.
Compare App Size with Documents & Data. Cached and temporary data may not appear as a separate number, so a large Documents & Data value is not automatically safe to delete.
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Offload the app when appropriate
Tap Offload App if you want to remove the app itself while keeping its documents and data. Reinstalling it can free app space, but it may not remove the stored data you were trying to clear.
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Protect important data before deletion
Before choosing Delete App, confirm that photos, projects, messages, game progress, login recovery, and other important information are synced or backed up. Deleting an app can remove local data that cannot be restored.
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Delete and reinstall only when needed
Choose Delete App only when you accept that the app and its related local data will be removed. Reinstall it from the App Store, sign in, and confirm the expected synced information returns.
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Check the result
Return to device storage and open the app. If its storage grows again during normal use, that may be expected cached or downloaded content rather than a fault.
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If it does not work
If Offload App is unavailable, the app or device restrictions may not allow it; use the app's own storage controls instead.
Deleting an app does not cancel its subscription. Manage any unwanted subscription separately in your Apple Account settings.
ⓘ Sources and verification
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The current written steps follow the linked company documentation. The preserved video may show older menus.
