diff --git a/functions/update_apps.sh b/functions/update_apps.sh
index e5691bce..8bf95187 100644
--- a/functions/update_apps.sh
+++ b/functions/update_apps.sh
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ count=0
         do
             echo "waiting for free space"
             wait
+            count=0
         done
     done
 }