How to Delete Apps on Roku: A 4-Step Guide

After years of tweaking my own Roku setup, I've learned how to delete apps on Roku using the fastest methods for clearing clutter.

How to delete apps on Roku: The quick version

Step 1: Open the Roku home screen

I always start on the main Roku home screen so I can see every app (channel) in one place. If I’m already inside an app, I tap the Home button to snap back before I delete anything.

Steps include:

• Press the Home button (house icon) on your Roku remote.
• Wait for the main channel grid to appear so you can see all installed apps.

Step 2: Highlight the app and open the options menu

Next, I scroll through my channels and highlight the app I actually want to remove. I take a quick second to confirm the logo and name, so I don’t delete something I still use.

Do the following:

• Use the arrow keys to move through your channel list.
• Stop when the white highlight box is on the app you want to delete.
• With the app highlighted, press the star (*) button on your Roku remote.
• Wait for the options menu to pop up on the side or center of the screen.

Step 3: Remove the channel or manage subscriptions

You’ll find the delete option located in the options menu. Once the options menu appears, I choose Remove channel and confirm, but if the app has a paid subscription, I handle that first.

Here’s how I do it:

• In the options menu, scroll to “Remove channel.”
• Press OK to select it.
• When Roku asks if you’re sure, choose “Remove” again to confirm.
• If you see “Manage subscription” instead, open that first, cancel auto-renew, then go back and remove the channel.

Step 4: Use the Roku mobile app or fix stubborn apps

When I’m cleaning up multiple channels, the Roku mobile app makes it quicker to manage everything. And if an app won’t delete or Roku runs out of space, there are a few quick fixes that help.

Try this:

• Open the Roku mobile app on your phone and connect it to your Roku device.
• Go to Channels or Apps and press and hold the app you want to remove.
• Choose “Remove” or “Remove channel,” then confirm when prompted.
• If you still see issues, restart your Roku (Settings > System > System restart or unplug it for 30 seconds), install any available software updates, and move any built‑in app you can’t delete to the bottom of your channel list.

Why I regularly delete apps on my Roku

Keeping only my favorite Roku apps makes it so I spend less time scrolling and more time actually watching something. A lean home screen also reduces clutter and cuts down on those annoying memory and performance issues over time.​

By learning how to delete apps on Roku quickly, you can refresh your lineup whenever your habits change, without factory resetting or buying a new device.

Once this process becomes second nature, cleaning up channels takes seconds and keeps every game and movie night effortless.

Discover Volley Games on your Roku

Since you know how to delete apps on Roku and can clear out the clutter, you can now make room for apps that actually make TV night fun. Search for the Volley Games app on your Roku device and save it to your home screen.

Having Volley Games available at the tap of a button makes it easier to flip straight from a show into a quick round of trivia or music battles.

With Volley Games on Roku, you can turn a quiet evening into an interactive, voice-powered game night in seconds:

• Jeopardy! brings classic quiz show energy to your living room so you and your family and firends can compete head-to-head.
• Song Quiz plays clips of hit tracks and challenges you to shout the artist or title before anyone else.
• Wheel of Fortune lets you spin the wheel, call out letters, and solve word puzzles like you’re on the actual game show.
• Karaoke turns your TV into a sing-along stage so everyone can pretend they're a rockstar.

Try out Volley Games on Roku with a 7-day free trial. You'll get access to our entire game library filled with TV shows, trivia, and music titles for all ages.

FAQs

How can I install the Volley Games app on Roku?

You can install the Volley Games app on Roku by opening the Channel Store, searching for “Volley,” and adding the channel to your home screen. I then launch it and follow the on-screen steps to start playing voice-powered games like Jeopardy!

Why should I learn how to delete apps on Roku?

You should learn how to delete apps on Roku so you can remove channels you never use and keep your home screen fast and organized. When I clean mine up, I find my favorite apps faster and avoid storage errors.

Does deleting apps on Roku cancel my subscriptions?

No, deleting apps on Roku does not cancel your subscriptions, so you’ll need to cancel them manually. I always open Manage subscription first, turn off auto-renew, and then remove the channel so I don’t keep getting charged for an app I deleted.

What happens if I delete the wrong app on Roku?

If you delete the wrong app on Roku, you can reinstall it from the Channel Store by searching for it again and adding it back. I’ve made this mistake before, and reinstalling only takes a minute.