Update All Apps on iPhone in Seconds

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June 08, 2026

App developers tend to release updates frequently, whether it be to fix bugs or add new features. Keeping your apps up to date ensures you have the latest stable version compatible with your iOS version. If you're wondering how to update apps on your iPhone all at once, this article is for you. Continue reading to find out how.

Why You'll Love This Tip

  • Update all your apps at once instead of manually updating one at a time.
  • Force apps to install the latest updates if they are out of date.

How to Update All Apps on iPhone

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 26.5. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

You can update your apps through the App Store. You can change your settings to update all apps automatically, or you can check which updates are available for your apps and download them manually. For more iPhone tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's how to update iPhone apps:

  1. Open the App Store. a screenshot of the iphone home screen with a red box around the app store
  2. Tap your profile icon at the top of the page. a screenshot of the app store on iphone with a red box around the profile icon
  3. Tap App Updates. a screenshot of the app store on iphone displaying the profile menu with a red box around app updates
  4. The apps you need to update will be listed under Available Updates or Upcoming Automatic Updates. Update all your apps at once by tapping Update All. a screenshot of the app store on iphone displaying the app update screen with a red box around the update all button
  5. Tap the X icon to close this screen. Your apps will continue updating in the background. a screenshot of the app store on iphone displaying the app update screen with a red box around the x button

Now, you can update all apps on your iPhone whenever you want. All the apps will begin downloading their updates, and you'll be good to go! To me, this is by far the most convenient way to keep your apps up-to-date. However, if you decide you don't like having your apps automatically update, you can also go back to updating your iPhone apps manually.

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