Most of us are aware that some apps we download and use regularly use up more battery power than others. But the apps that are the worst battery offenders may surprise you. No one wants an iPhone that requires multiple battery charges daily — the ideal goal is to have a phone that can last at least an entire day on one battery charge.
So, how can you achieve that? Start by knowing which apps are quickly depleting battery power and deciding whether to delete them or change their settings for better battery outcomes. Here a few to keep on your radar.
FaceTime
It’s always nice to see someone’s face when you’re talking to them. But using FaceTime or other video call apps can greatly diminish your phone’s battery. Whenever possible, swap out video calls for good, old-fashioned phone calls (or texts, if you can’t get on board with that). Doing so will save your phone major battery power.
Netflix & Streaming Apps
Streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu are consuming so much battery power just so they can provide you with entertainment. If you are planning on streaming TV and movie content from these apps, also plan on having a charger nearby to give your phone occasional charging bouts.
Dating Apps
No one would dare suggest that you delete all of your dating apps and spend the weekends watching movies alone (although that doesn’t sound half so bad). But if you’re a regular on a bunch of apps like Grindr, Bumble, and Tinder, it would benefit your phone battery if you chose one of those apps (or two!) and deleted the rest. And that’s because dating apps are resource intensive and can drain your phone of much-needed battery power, plain and simple.
Fitbit
All resource-intensive apps are going to drain more battery power — that’s just the nature of the beast when it comes to apps. Your Fitbit does so much — tracks your steps, the calories you’ve burned, how you’re sleeping. In return, it’s going to, of course, take from your battery a bit. One way to minimize the amount of battery drainage you experience with Fitbit is to turn off All-Day Sync, which is a feature that syncs your Fitbit to your phone, tablet, or computer. To do this, open your Fitbit app and tap on your account icon and your device image. Then turn off All-Day Sync.
These apps are among the biggest battery drainers. Modify how you use them to help give your battery a boost.
