The action of reverting an application on Apple’s mobile operating system to a previous version is a process that allows users to replace a current app iteration with an older one. A practical illustration would be replacing the current version of a social media app with the version that was available three months prior.
This practice can provide several advantages. Users may prefer the functionality, interface, or performance of an earlier release. Older versions sometimes operate more smoothly on older devices or may lack features perceived as undesirable in a more recent update. Historically, this was often pursued when updates introduced bugs or removed favored features, before developers issued patches or reconsidered design changes.