How to Easily Delete Apps from Your iPhone or iPad‘s App Store

Have you ever noticed old unused apps cluttering up your iPhone? Over time, it‘s common for your device storage to fill up with apps you downloaded on a whim but no longer need.

Clearing out these unnecessary apps frees up valuable storage space for photos, videos, or new apps you actually use!

In this simple guide, you‘ll learn how to delete apps directly from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or even Mac. Let‘s start with a quick history of Apple‘s game-changing App Store.

The App Store Revolution

Believe it or not, the App Store has only been around since 2008. Yet in just over 14 years, it has forever changed how we use our Apple devices.

Consider these milestones in App Store history according to Apple:

As you can see, the exponential App Store growth has been staggering! Developers worldwide have earned over $260 billion dollars to date thanks to apps.

And with over 130 apps downloaded across all devices annually, the App Store has become a central part of the Apple ecosystem.

But more apps means more potential clutter…so let‘s talk about how to delete the ones you no longer need!

Method #1: Delete iPhone & iPad Apps Directly in the App Store App

The first deletion method we‘ll cover removes apps directly from the App Store app installed on your home screen.

Pro Tip: This will delete the app instantly plus wipe all stored app data from your device.

Ready to remove some apps? Just follow these simple iPhone and iPad steps:

Step 1: Open Your App Store App

Tap on the App Store icon to launch the app:

The App Store app comes preinstalled on all iPhones and iPads purchased since around 2010.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Account Profile

Next, tap on your circular account icon at the top right to access your profile:

This will open your account management screen.

Step 3: Locate and Delete the App

Here you‘ll see a list of all apps you‘ve ever downloaded.

Scroll to find the app you want removed, then swipe left over its icon:

Finally, tap the red "Delete App" button to confirm.

Repeat for any other unwanted apps! They‘ll vanish instantly from your iPhone or iPad.

Key Takeaway: This App Store app method provides the quickest one-tap way to mass delete apps right from your home screen.

Let‘s move onto our second handy deletion method…

Method #2: Remove Apps from iPhone/iPad Home Screen

You can also easily delete apps directly from your home screen by long pressing instead of using the App Store.

Benefits:

• No need to launch App Store app
• Works on iPhones with broken/deleted App Store

Here‘s how:

Step 1: Locate Unwanted App Icon

From your iPhone or iPad‘s home screen, find the app you want to delete.

Step 2: Touch and Hold App Icon

Firmly press and hold your finger on the app icon for 1-2 seconds. Don‘t lift it yet! This will initiate deletion mode.

Once the icons start wiggling, you‘re ready for the next step.

Step 3: Tap the "X" Button

The "X" button will appear on apps that can be deleted. Tap it to remove the unwanted app.

You‘ll be asked to confirm – tap Delete one last time.

This removes the app itself plus wipes all stored app data. Quickly repeat on other apps to mass delete them!

Key Takeaway: Deletion directly from the home screen is best for gaining more control over managing your iPhone/iPad storage.

Now let‘s cover deleting from a Mac…

Method #3: Delete Apps from Your Mac‘s App Store

You can also remove apps from your Mac App Store even if the apps were originally downloaded to your iPhone, iPad or other linked devices!

Big Benefit: This deletes apps instantly from ALL your synced Apple devices in one click.

Follow along:

Step 1: Open the Mac App Store

Click the App Store app in your Mac‘s applications folder or dock to launch it.

Step 2: Search for the App to Remove

Type the app name or keywords into the search bar at the top. Hit enter when done:

When you locate it, click the app listing to open the details page.

Step 3: Select "Delete App"

On the right side next to the Open button, click the 3 dot menu.

Then choose Delete App to initiate removal:

Confirm once more that you want to remove this app and its data from all devices. Then it‘s gone!

Key Takeaway: This is the most powerful deletion method to remotely remove apps from multiple Apple devices at once.

Let‘s Recap: How to Delete Apps from iPhone, iPad, and Mac

No matter which deletion method above you choose, getting rid of unwanted apps helps:

• Free up storage space for more photos, videos, music, and new apps over time
• Speed up your device by removing unused apps running in the background
• Simplify your home screen with only your most-used apps showing
• Preserve battery life instead of powering little-used apps

I recommend picking one primary method that works for your preferences, whether that‘s:

1. Via the iPhone/iPad App Store app
2. Through long pressing your home screen
3. In your Mac‘s App Store syncing across devices

But feel free to test them all out! The key is staying mindful about managing app clutter over time.

And remember – with over 2 million apps available across categories, you can always redownload any favorites you delete later on.

I hope this short tutorial helped explain the ins and outs of properly deleting apps from your Apple devices. Let me know if you have any other questions!