Should I move or offload an app I only use a few times a year?

Q: Should I move or offload an app I only use a few times a year?

Offload is usually the better fit. It frees the app and its data, and restoring it once or twice a year takes a click. Use Move if you want to be able to open the app at any moment without restoring it first. If you never expect to use it again, Uninstall it instead.

Short answer: Offload is usually best: it frees the app and its data, and restoring it takes one click when you need it. Move it if you want it ready to open at any time.

Offload is usually the better fit. It frees the app and its data, and restoring it once or twice a year takes a click. Use Move if you want to be able to open the app at any moment without restoring it first.

If you never expect to use it again, Uninstall it instead.

Last reviewed October 1, 2026

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Should I move or offload an app I only use a few times a year?

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