Because many apps are constantly working in the background, even when you're not actively using them, they can take a substantial toll on the battery of your iPhone^® or iPad^®. Many of these apps automatically update as well, which can be convenient for showing you the latest version when you open them, but it can be a major battery drain. Here are some common apps that drain the battery of your iPhone or iPad, as well as a few ways to prevent this from happening.

What Apps Drain the Battery?

Facebook

Facebook is the single largest social media platform in the world. However, heavy usage of either Facebook or Facebook Messenger can easily drain a battery. These apps are constantly tracking where you are, customizing the content that you see, and keeping all contacts readily accessible.

Tinder

Tinder is a dating app that relies on GPS coordinates to find other users who are geographically close to you at any given time. The app is always working to track your location and routinely refreshing to provide you with the latest rundown of people close by.

Skype

Skype offers a revolutionary way to make video calls, but unfortunately, it can take a lot out of your phone or tablet’s battery. This is largely because of the massive amount of data the app must send and receive during calls.

How Do You Prevent Battery Drain?

The first step to managing battery life is to identify which particular apps are causing the most issues. On your iPhone or iPad, access the “Settings” option, and tap on “Battery.” This will open a screen with all of your apps and tell you how much battery they're utilizing. Tap on each individual app to see how many minutes of screen time and background time they're currently logging.

If you notice that there are apps sapping energy by running in the background, disable their “Background App Refresh.” Do this by tapping “Settings,” “General,” and “Background App Refresh” and then toggling it off.

Save even more battery energy by adding frequently used apps to the Safari home screen or saved bookmarks. This will only work with apps that have a web-based interface, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and most social media platforms. Instead of utilizing the app versions, you will use these sites via the internet browser, and they won’t constantly be running in the background.

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