Help Cleaning App Cache

[huntmarv]

I read somewhere that it's not really good to use app cache cleaning apps such as Avast Cleanup. Is this true? Do I really need to go to my apps and clean eache cache one by one? And finally, is there a such thing as cleaning app cache too much?
I have an Android LG LS770 Stylo. Terued searching for the answer in here but couldn't find it. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Hadron]

There's no advantage in cleaning app caches individually as opposed to en masse, so in that sense a cache cleaning app is fine. The main problem with app cache cleaning is that it's not really a solution because caches will rebuild fairly quickly. So while it's one thing to clean caches as a short-term fix to create a bit of urgently needed space, if you've got to the point where this is important you will need to find a real solution sooner rather than later. And conversely if you've not got to that point it's a waste of energy constantly cleaning caches.

I think the real objection to cache cleaners is that they often do a lot of stuff that's less desirable as well. Just cache cleaning I regard as harmless, but as noted above it's a sticking plaster rather than a solution.

 

[huntmarv]

There's no advantage in cleaning app caches individually as opposed to en masse, so in that sense a cache cleaning app is fine. The main problem with app cache cleaning is that it's not really a solution because caches will rebuild fairly quickly. So while it's one thing to clean caches as a short-term fix to create a bit of urgently needed space, if you've got to the point where this is important you will need to find a real solution sooner rather than later. And conversely if you've not got to that point it's a waste of energy constantly cleaning caches.

I think the real objection to cache cleaners is that they often do a lot of stuff that's less desirable as well. Just cache cleaning I regard as harmless, but as noted above it's a sticking plaster rather than a solution.

Thank You for taking the time to answer my question in great detail. Much appreciated.

 

[tube517]

Just to add on to hadron's excellent post, Android has a built in cache cleaner, if you really want to use one, rather than having a separate app with a bunch of annoying ads.

 

[Crashdamage]

Cache files are there for a reason, to speed up operation. Best performance is normally achieved by leaving them alone to do their job. Cache files rebuild anyway when the associated apps are used, so it's usually just a waste of CPU cycles and power to clear caches.

But if an app is struggling it might help things to clear the app's cache. Or another exception is after a major system update. If the device is acting funky clearing the cache partition so it can rebuild fresh sometimes straightens it out.

Otherwise, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Doh! Double ninj'd!