iOS 16.5 Market Share

Released: May 2023 • Last updated: January 2026

Exactly iOS 16.5
0.19%

users on this exact version

Within iOS 16
4.2%

of iOS 16 users are on 16.5

iOS 16.5+ as Minimum Deployment Target
92.5%

of iOS devices support iOS 16.5 or higher

This is the market coverage you'll get by setting iOS 16.5 as your minimum deployment target in Xcode

About iOS 16.5

iOS 16.5 was released on May 2023 as part of the iOS 16 family. Currently, 0.19% of all iOS devices worldwide are running this specific version.

There are 8 sub-versions in the iOS 16 release, with a combined market share of 4.6%.

Should You Target iOS 16.5+?

✓ Yes, if:

  • You need features specific to iOS 16.5
  • 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 16+ instead if:

  • You want to reach all iOS 16 users (4.6%)
  • You need broader market coverage
  • Features you need are available in earlier 16.x versions
  • International markets update more slowly
What Frameworks Require iOS 16.5?

Key frameworks introduced or enhanced in iOS 16 that may require this version as a minimum deployment target:

Live Activities
WeatherKit
App Shortcuts
iOS 16 Version Comparison
VersionMarket Share% of iOS 16
iOS 16.72.29%50.3%
iOS 16.60.53%11.6%
iOS 16.5 (current)0.19%4.2%
iOS 16.40.11%2.4%
iOS 16.30.45%9.9%
iOS 16.20.25%5.5%
iOS 16.10.48%10.5%
iOS 16.00.25%5.5%
Explore Related Versions
← View All iOS 16 Data ← iOS 16.4 iOS 16.6 →
Frequently Asked Questions

When did iOS 16.5 release?

iOS 16.5 was released on May 2023.

What percentage of iOS users have iOS 16.5?

As of January 2026, iOS 16.5 has 0.19% market share worldwide.

Should I set iOS 16.5 as my minimum deployment target?

It depends on your needs. Setting iOS 16.5 as minimum means you'll reach 0.19% of users. For broader coverage, consider iOS 16.0 to reach 4.6% of users.

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