Learn how to free up space on Apple Watch by deleting apps you no longer need or use. Once an app is deleted, you will not be able to use it again unless you re-download it. There are three ways to remove apps from Apple Watch.
Related: How to Free Up Apple Watch Storage
Jump To:
- How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch from Grid View
- How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch from List View
- How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch on Your iPhone
Why You'll Love This Tip
- Fewer apps means easier Apple Watch navigation!
- Deleting apps helps free up storage on your watch.
- There are fewer distracting notifications if you delete useless apps.
How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch from Grid View
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- Open the Home screen on your Apple Watch by pressing the Home button.
![Open the Home screen on your Apple Watch by pressing the Home button.]()
- Tap and hold the display until the apps jiggle.
![Tap and hold the screen until the apps jiggle.]()
- Tap the x icon on the app that you want to delete.
![Tap the x icon on the app that you want to delete.]()
- You will have to tap Delete App to confirm the deletion.
![You will have to tap Delete App to confirm the deletion.]()
Pro Tip: You can customize your watch to your needs and change the layout of your apps. Learn how to change Apple Watch layout from Grid to List View here.
How to Delete Apps on Apple Watch from List View
- Open the Home screen on your Apple Watch by pressing the Home button.
![Open the Home screen on your Apple Watch by pressing the Home button.]()
- Swipe left over the app.
![Swipe left over the app.]()
- Tap the trash icon to delete the app.
![Tap the trash icon to delete the app.]()
Pro Tip: You cannot delete built-in Apple apps using your Apple Watch. To do this, you’ll have to delete the app on your iPhone.
How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch on Your iPhone
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
![Open the Watch app on your iPhone.]()
- Under the My Watch tab, find the app that you want to remove.
![Under the My Watch tab, find the app that you want to remove.]()
- Toggle to turn off Show App on Apple Watch.
![Toggle to turn off Show App on Apple Watch.]()
This will allow you to keep apps on your iPhone but not your Apple Watch.
When you erase Apple Watch apps, you free up space. Having too many apps can take up your Apple Watch storage, plus it makes it harder to navigate the apps you do use. Now you know how to delete apps to free up space on Apple Watch in three different ways! While you're cleaning up your device, why not check out how to delete apps from the iPhone and iPad?
