iOS 15.1 Market Share

Released: October 2021 • Last updated: January 2026

Exactly iOS 15.1
0.06%

users on this exact version

Within iOS 15
2.2%

of iOS 15 users are on 15.1

iOS 15.1+ as Minimum Deployment Target
96.7%

of iOS devices support iOS 15.1 or higher

This is the market coverage you'll get by setting iOS 15.1 as your minimum deployment target in Xcode

About iOS 15.1

iOS 15.1 was released on October 2021 as part of the iOS 15 family. Currently, 0.06% of all iOS devices worldwide are running this specific version.

There are 9 sub-versions in the iOS 15 release, with a combined market share of 2.7%.

Should You Target iOS 15.1+?

✓ Yes, if:

  • You need features specific to iOS 15.1
  • Your app targets users who update frequently
  • You want to minimize backward compatibility overhead
  • Your analytics show this aligns with your user base

⚠ Consider iOS 15+ instead if:

  • You want to reach all iOS 15 users (2.7%)
  • You need broader market coverage
  • Features you need are available in earlier 15.x versions
  • International markets update more slowly
What Frameworks Require iOS 15.1?

Key frameworks introduced or enhanced in iOS 15 that may require this version as a minimum deployment target:

Async/await support
SharePlay
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iOS 15 Version Comparison
VersionMarket Share% of iOS 15
iOS 15.81.75%64.3%
iOS 15.70.17%6.3%
iOS 15.60.25%9.2%
iOS 15.50.14%5.1%
iOS 15.40.13%4.8%
iOS 15.30.06%2.2%
iOS 15.20.06%2.2%
iOS 15.1 (current)0.06%2.2%
iOS 15.00.10%3.7%
Explore Related Versions
← View All iOS 15 Data ← iOS 15.0 iOS 15.2 →
Frequently Asked Questions

When did iOS 15.1 release?

iOS 15.1 was released on October 2021.

What percentage of iOS users have iOS 15.1?

As of January 2026, iOS 15.1 has 0.06% market share worldwide.

Should I set iOS 15.1 as my minimum deployment target?

It depends on your needs. Setting iOS 15.1 as minimum means you'll reach 0.06% of users. For broader coverage, consider iOS 15.0 to reach 2.7% of users.

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