If the App Store on your iPhone or iPad is loading slowly, failing to download apps, or showing outdated information, clearing its cache is the fastest way to force a refresh without restarting your device.
How to Clear the Cache
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Locate the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen (Today, Games, Apps, Arcade, Search).
- Rapidly tap any of those icons 10 times in a row.
- The screen will flash blank for a second and reload, confirming the cache is cleared.