Apple releases major updates for iPhone and iPad users every year, and these new versions are quickly adopted. This leads to a constant shift in the most used versions on iOS and iPadOS devices. So, as of January 2025, which are the most popular iOS and iPadOS versions? Here’s the ranking!
Most Popular iOS and iPadOS Versions (January 2025)
According to the data shared by Apple, among iPhone models released in the past four years, the most popular version is, unsurprisingly, iOS 18, with a usage rate of 76%. iOS 17 follows in second place with 19%, while other versions make up a total of 5%.

When looking at the usage rates across all iPhone models, iOS 18 holds a 68% share, while iOS 17 remains at 19%. All other iOS versions collectively account for 13%.
On the iPad side, among models released in the past four years, the most popular version is iPadOS 18, followed by iPadOS 17. The usage ranking on iPads mirrors that of iPhones.
Most Popular iOS Versions on iPhones Released in the Last 4 Years:
Rank | Version | Usage Rate |
---|---|---|
1 | iOS 18 | 76% |
2 | iOS 17 | 19% |
3 | Others | 5% |
Most Popular iOS Versions on All iPhones:
Rank | Version | Usage Rate |
---|---|---|
1 | iOS 18 | 68% |
2 | iOS 17 | 19% |
3 | Others | 13% |
Most Popular iPadOS Versions on iPads Released in the Last 4 Years:
Rank | Version | Usage Rate |
---|---|---|
1 | iPadOS 18 | 63% |
2 | iPadOS 17 | 27% |
3 | Others | 10% |
Most Popular iPadOS Versions on All iPads:
Rank | Version | Usage Rate |
---|---|---|
1 | iPadOS 18 | 53% |
2 | iPadOS 17 | 28% |
3 | Others | 19% |
What do you think about this? Which iOS or iPadOS version are you using? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!