macOS Sequoia eases storage requirements for Mac App Store apps

This fall, Apple will be releasing macOS Sequoia, the latest update for Mac users. While the update brings exciting new features like iPhone Mirroring and a Passwords app, there is also a subtle yet significant change that will benefit users – a reduction in the free storage requirements for downloading apps from the Mac App Store.

Currently, the App Store requires Mac users to have twice as much free storage as the size of the initial app download. This can be a hindrance, especially when trying to download larger apps or games that can exceed 10GB in size. However, with macOS Sequoia, Apple is easing this requirement.

In macOS 15, the App Store will no longer need twice the available storage for an initial app download and install. Instead, the requirement will be the final install size of the app, plus a small buffer. This change will make it easier for users to download and install apps, particularly those with 128GB and 256GB Macs.

Developers should also take note of this change when communicating size requirements for their apps. macOS Sequoia is set to be released to the public this fall, with a developer preview already available and a public beta coming next month. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new update for Mac users.