Uber and Bolt cache map tiles, route images, and profile photos so the app loads fast on a weak signal, and that cache can quietly grow to hundreds of megabytes. On Android you can clear it directly: Settings > Apps > Uber (or Bolt) > Storage > Clear cache. On iPhone there is no per-app cache button, so the safe move is Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Uber (or Bolt) > Offload App, which removes the app and its cache but keeps your data, then reinstall.

TL;DR

  • Android: Settings > Apps > [app] > Storage > Clear cache wipes cached maps and images instantly.
  • iPhone: there is no clear-cache button; use Offload App then reinstall to drop the cache.
  • Clearing cache does not log you out or delete trip history, payment cards, or saved places (those live on the server).
  • Avoid "Clear data" / "Clear storage" on Android unless you want to sign in and reconfigure from scratch.
  • Your ride history and receipts are stored in your account online, so a clean reinstall brings them right back.

What exactly is in the Uber or Bolt cache?

Mostly temporary files: map tiles for areas you have driven through, cached driver and restaurant photos, and route imagery. None of it is your account. Your trips, receipts, saved addresses, and payment methods are stored on Uber's and Bolt's servers and re-download when you sign in. That is why clearing cache is low-risk.

How do I clear Uber or Bolt cache on Android?

Open Settings > Apps > See all apps > Uber (or Bolt) > Storage & cache > Clear cache. Tap it and the number next to "Cache" drops to zero. Reopen the app; it will rebuild only what it needs. Do not tap Clear storage on this screen unless you are troubleshooting a broken install, because that resets the app to first-launch state and logs you out.

How do I clear the cache on an iPhone?

iOS does not expose a per-app cache control, so you offload the app instead. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage, tap Uber or Bolt, then tap Offload App. This deletes the app binary and its cache while preserving its documents and data. Then reinstall from the App Store. For the broader picture, see how to clear app cache on iPhone without deleting apps.

What the app does natively, and where it stops

Both apps prune their own cache over time and cap how much they store, so day to day you rarely need to intervene. Where that stops: neither app gives you a one-tap "free up space now" button, and the OS-level controls (offload, Clear cache) only act on one app at a time. If several apps have bloated caches, you are clearing them one by one.

What this cannot do (and a safety note)

Clearing cache will not fix a frozen ride in progress, recover a charge dispute, or speed up a genuinely slow network. It only removes temporary files. On Android, be precise about the button: Clear cache is safe; Clear storage / Clear data wipes your login and local settings. On iPhone, choose Offload App, not Delete App if you want to be cautious, though even Delete keeps server-side history. When in doubt, you can always sign back in to restore everything.

FAQ

Will clearing Uber or Bolt cache delete my trip history?

No. Trip history, receipts, and ratings live on the company's servers and tie to your account, not the local cache. After clearing cache or reinstalling, sign in and your full history reappears.

Do I have to log in again after clearing the cache?

Clearing cache on Android keeps you logged in. Offloading on iPhone usually keeps you signed in too, since your credentials are stored separately. Only Clear storage / Clear data on Android forces a fresh login.

How much space can clearing these caches actually free?

It varies with how much you use them, but heavy riders often see tens to a few hundred megabytes per app. If your phone is full, clearing one ride app is a small win; the bigger gains usually come from photos and other media.

Want to find which apps are hogging space without checking each one by hand? Cleanor for iPhone scans your storage and surfaces the biggest offenders so you can free up iPhone space in minutes. Still stuck? See iPhone storage full but nothing to delete: what's actually using it.