Which app should you uninstall to prevent your phone from draining?

One of the most common problems among mobile phone users is battery life. In many cases, it drains quickly, even on new or high-end devices. Although many assume this is due to wear and tear, the real cause is often related to the use of certain apps.

According to research conducted by the Swiss company pCloud, several apps consume a large amount of energy due to their background processes. Among the most demanding are WhatsApp, Facebook, Tinder, Uber, Spotify, YouTube, and Pokémon GO.

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These apps, even when not actively used, continue to perform tasks such as updates, data synchronization, and real-time location tracking, which requires constant use of the phone’s sensors and internet connection. This, in turn, accelerates energy consumption. According to a report published by pCloud, “Most of these tools remain active in the background, even when the user is not using them.”

Facebook, for example, is one of the most demanding social networks on battery life. Its ecosystem includes video games, live streams, and constant notifications, features that remain active even when the user isn’t interacting with the app.

A similar situation exists with Tinder, whose matching system is based on geolocation. The app continuously requests a precise location to show potential nearby matches, which represents a significant energy drain.

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In Uber’s case, the constant use of real-time GPS makes this transportation app one of the most demanding. This not only affects the battery but can also overload other device resources.

Even entertainment apps like Spotify and YouTube are on the list. Their consumption increases considerably when playing content in high resolution or for long periods of time.

How to know which apps drain your battery
On Apple devices, you can check which apps consume the most energy by going to Settings > Battery. There, detailed graphs show energy usage by app, differentiating between on-screen and background activity.