Almost everyone who pays for subscriptions is already on iOS 26

As Apple reports high adoption rates for iOS 26, developers are considering whether to set it as the minimum requirement for their apps, weighing the trade-offs between innovation and losing users on older versions. While a substantial portion of users, around 88% to 94%, are already on iOS 26, maintaining backward compatibility can be costly, especially with design systems like Liquid Glass, which are optimized for the latest OS. For indie developers, like the author of Weather Up and Grit Method, the benefits of faster development and adopting new features outweigh the potential loss of a small percentage of users. However, apps targeting older demographics or with significant free user bases might still find value in supporting older versions. The decision to upgrade minimum OS requirements should be based on data analysis specific to each app, considering factors such as new user acquisition, revenue impact, and development velocity.

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