Max size of an iOS application
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What is the maximum size of an iOS application? any constraints?
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Solution 1 - Ios
4GB's is the maximum size your iOS app can be.
As of January 26, 2017
> App Size for iOS (& tvOS) only
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> Your app’s total uncompressed size must be less than 4GB. Each Mach-O executable file (for example, app_name.app/app_name) must not exceed these limits:
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> - For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is less than 7.0: maximum of 80 MB for the total of all __TEXT sections in the binary.
> - For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is 7.x through 8.x: maximum of 60 MB per slice for the __TEXT section of each architecture slice in the binary.
> - For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is 9.0 or greater: maximum of 500 MB for the total of all __TEXT sections in the binary.
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> However, consider download times when determining your app’s size. Minimize the file’s size as much as possible, keeping in mind that there is a 100 MB limit for over-the-air downloads.
This information can be found at iTunes Connect Developer Guide: Submitting the App to App Review.
As of February 12, 2015
> (iOS only) App Size > > iOS App binary files can be as large as 4 GB, but each executable file (app_name.app/app_name) must not exceed 60 MB. Additionally, the total uncompressed size of the app must be less than 4 billion bytes. However, consider download times when determining your app’s size. Minimize the file’s size as much as possible, keeping in mind that there is a 100 MB limit for over-the-air downloads.
This information can be found on page 77 of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
As of December 12, 2013
> (iOS only) App Size > > iOS App binary files can be as large as 2 GB, but the executable file (app_name.app/app_name) cannot exceed 60MB. However, consider download times when determining your app’s size. Minimize the file’s size as much as possible, keeping in mind that there is a 100 MB limit for over-the-air downloads.
This information can be found on page 58 of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
As of June 6, 2013
The above information is still the same with the exception of the Executable File size which is now limited to 60MB's. These changes can be found on page 237 of the guide.
As of January 10, 2013
The above information is still the same with the exception of the Executable File size which is now limited to 60MB's. These changes can be found on page 208 of the guide.
As of October 31, 2012
The above information is still the same with the exception of Over The Air downloads which is now 50MB's. These changes can be found on page 206 of the guide. Thanks to comment from Ozair Kafray.
As of July 19, 2012
The above information is still the same with the exception of Over The Air downloads which is now 50MB's. These changes can be found on page 214 of the guide. Thanks to comment from marsbear. In addition, the document has moved here:
As of July 13, 2012
The above information is still the same with the exception of Over The Air downloads which is now 50MB's. These changes can be found on page 209 of the guide.
As of March 29, 2012 (version 7.4)
The above information is still the same with the exception of Over The Air downloads which is now 50MB's. These changes can be found on page 209 of the guide.
As of January 23, 2012 (version 7.3)
The above information is still the same, however, it can be found on page 172 of the guide.
As of October 17, 2011 (version 7.2)
The above information is still the same, however, it can be found on page 180 of the guide. Thanks to comment from Luke for the update.
As of September 22, 2011 (version 7.1)
The above information is still the same, however, it can be found on page 179 of the guide. Thanks to comment from Saxon Druce for the update.
Solution 2 - Ios
150MB is the constraint for over-the-air downloads via the cellular network. Anything above that and users will be suggested Wi-Fi or iTunes sync to actually get your app.
This will not prevent a purchase though, at point of sale.
Solution 3 - Ios
With the release of iOS 7 (September 18th, 2013) apple increased the over-the-air cellular download limit to 100MBs.
Maximum app size remains 2GBs.
Solution 4 - Ios
As of June 2019, if your users are on iOS 13 the cellular download limit has been lifted. Users just get a warning now. Read here
In case the article is removed here are screen shots of it below
Solution 5 - Ios
Please be aware that the warning on iTunes Connect does not say anything about the limit being only for over-the-air delivery. It would be preferable if the warning mentioned this.
Solution 6 - Ios
As of July 2016:
Short Answer:
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If your game is released for iOS 9.0 or newer, you can have maximum app size of 400 MB for the size of the Mach-O binary file (for example, app_name.app/app_name).
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Your app’s total uncompressed size must be less than 4 Gb.
Long Answer:
Your app’s total uncompressed size must be less than 4 billion bytes. Each Mach-O executable file (for example, app_name.app/app_name) must not exceed these limits:
For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is less than 7.0: maximum of 80 MB for the total of all __TEXT sections in the binary.
For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is 7.x through 8.x: maximum of 60 MB per slice for the __TEXT section of each architecture slice in the binary.
For apps whose MinimumOSVersion is 9.0 or greater: maximum of 400 MB for the size of the Mach-O binary file.
However, consider download times when determining your app’s size. Minimize the file’s size as much as possible, keeping in mind that there is a 100 MB limit for over-the-air downloads. Abnormally large build files are usually the result of storing data, such as images, inside the compiled binary itself instead of as a resource inside your app bundle. If you are compiling an image or large dataset into your binary, it would be best to split this data out into a resource that is loaded dynamically by your app.
Here is the link to Apple Developer Guide that contains the info I posted above:
You can go to the section "Submitting the App for App Review" on the link above to read more on the info I posted above.
Solution 7 - Ios
50 Meg is the max for Cell data download.
But you might be able to keep it under that in the app store and then have the app download other content after the user install and runs the app, so the app can be bigger. But not sure what the apple rules are for this.
I know that all in-app purchases need to be approved, but not sure if this kind of content needs to be approved.
Solution 8 - Ios
Now Accepting Larger Binaries February 12, 2015
The size limit of an app package submitted through iTunes Connect has increased from 2 GB to 4 GB, so you can include more media in your submission and provide a more complete, rich user experience upon installation. Please keep in mind that this change does not affect the cellular network delivery size limit of 100 MB.