BeReal caches every daily photo, friend post, and Memory you scroll, which can quietly use hundreds of megabytes on your phone. You can clear that storage on iPhone and Android without losing your account or your saved BeReals.
Short answer:
- Android: go to Settings > Apps > BeReal > Storage and tap Clear cache (safe). Clear storage logs you out.
- iPhone: there's no in-app cache clear, so offload BeReal via iPhone Storage or delete and reinstall it.
- Your posted BeReals and Memories live in BeReal's cloud, so they survive a cache clear.
Why BeReal Builds Up Storage
Every day BeReal loads your post plus your friends' photos, and it caches all those images so the feed and your Memories open instantly. Over months of daily use, those cached dual-camera images add up.
On iPhone, check Settings > General > iPhone Storage > BeReal, where the cache shows under Documents & Data. On Android, open Settings > Apps > BeReal > Storage to see the Cache figure listed separately.
The reassuring part: this is disposable image cache. Your account, friends, and posted BeReals, including your Memories archive, live on BeReal's servers, so clearing the cache loses nothing you've shared.
Clear BeReal Cache on Android (Safest)
Android gives you a clean cache clear that won't sign you out.
- Open Settings > Apps (or Apps & notifications).
- Tap BeReal, then Storage (or Storage & cache).
- Tap Clear cache.
Only temporary image files are removed. BeReal redownloads what you actually view, so the app keeps working and you stay logged in. Repeat this whenever the cache grows back.
Cache vs Clear Storage: Choose Carefully
The second button on that Android screen behaves very differently, so read before tapping.
- Clear cache: deletes temporary files only. Safe, keeps you logged in.
- Clear storage / Clear data: wipes the app completely, logging you out and resetting local settings.
Stick with Clear cache for routine cleanup. Only use Clear storage if the app is misbehaving and you're prepared to log back in afterward.
Clear BeReal Storage on iPhone
iOS doesn't offer a per-app cache button, and BeReal has no in-app clear option, so you reset the app from iOS to reclaim its cache.
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > BeReal:
- Tap Offload App to remove the app while keeping its data, then reinstall to clear cached media.
- Tap Delete App for a full wipe, then reinstall from the App Store and sign back in.
Because your posts and Memories are stored in your BeReal account, logging back in restores them. There are no local drafts to worry about, since BeReal posts immediately rather than saving drafts.
Watch the Camera Roll Copies Too
A separate storage drain is BeReal saving your daily photos to your phone's gallery. If you've enabled that, those copies count against your Photos app, not BeReal.
On iPhone, those duplicates can be reviewed with the built-in Photos > Albums > Duplicates tool. On either platform, check BeReal's in-app settings for an auto-save toggle and turn it off if you don't want copies. Cleaning these is separate from clearing the cache, but it often frees more space.
What a Cache Clear Does and Doesn't Touch
Knowing where BeReal stores things makes cleanup stress-free.
- Posted BeReals and Memories: kept in BeReal's cloud, untouched by clearing cache or reinstalling.
- Friends and account: tied to your login, restored on sign-in after any reset.
- Cached friend photos and feed images: disposable, this is the bulk of what you reclaim.
Because BeReal has no offline drafts, you can clear its cache or reinstall it with more confidence than most apps, there's simply no unsynced local content to lose. The only thing to handle separately is any copies BeReal saved into your phone's gallery, which are a Photos-app problem, not a BeReal one.
Keep BeReal and Your Phone Lean
A simple habit keeps BeReal's footprint small:
- Android: clear the cache from Storage every few weeks.
- iPhone: offload or reinstall BeReal when Documents & Data grows large.
- Review saved BeReal copies in your gallery so duplicates don't pile up.
BeReal is just one app among many, and the rest of your phone usually needs a look too. A review-first cleaner, Clenoir on iOS or Cleanor on Android, scans on-device and surfaces your largest videos and duplicate photos, letting you confirm before anything is deleted. For a fuller routine, see the clean up phone storage hub and the duplicate photos feature. With the cache cleared, BeReal keeps working as before, minus the quiet storage creep.
Want the fast version? Cleanor for iPhone scans on-device — nothing uploaded — and surfaces your largest videos, duplicate photos, and heavy caches in one pass. For the full routine, see the free up phone storage guide.
FAQ
How do I clear the BeReal cache on Android safely?
Open Settings > Apps > BeReal > Storage and tap Clear cache. Only temporary image files are removed, BeReal redownloads what you view, and you stay logged in, so you can repeat it whenever the cache grows back.
Will clearing the BeReal cache delete my Memories?
No. Your posted BeReals and your Memories archive live on BeReal's servers, so clearing the cache or reinstalling loses nothing you've shared. BeReal also has no offline drafts, since it posts immediately rather than saving drafts.
Why is BeReal still using storage in my Photos app after clearing its cache?
If you enabled saving daily photos to your gallery, those copies count against your Photos app, not BeReal. On iPhone you can review them with Photos > Albums > Duplicates, and you can turn off the auto-save toggle in BeReal's settings.