Beta Profiles
Beta Profiles tracks every Apple beta the moment it ships. Download iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27 betas — free, over the air, no beta profiles to install.
Latest Apple Beta Releases
iOS 27 Beta Release Timeline
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iOS 27 Beta 4 Mon, July 20
Beta 4
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iOS 26.6 Release Late JulyExpected
Release
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iOS 27 Beta 5 Early AugustExpected
Beta 5
Latest Betas
Apple has released new betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27, all free to download — no beta profiles required, everything installs through your Apple Account. To check whether your device is supported, take a look at the compatibility list.
macOS 27.0 Beta 4
Configure your Mac to receive macOS 27 Golden Gate beta updates.
2025 Releases
Release candidates for the current stable cycle. These builds usually match the final public release.
Developer Profiles
The developer beta archive — every major cycle we tracked, from the configuration-profile era to the Apple Account system. Each release links to its full story.
2024 Releases
iOS 18 Beta
Can you still install the iOS 18 beta? The honest answer and your real options.
Released June 10, 2024
iPadOS 18 Beta
The iPadOS 18 beta is closed — here's what iPad owners can actually do now.
Released June 10, 2024
macOS 15 Sequoia Beta
Sequoia's beta is over — but Macs can still run macOS 15. Here's every route.
Released June 10, 2024
watchOS 11 Beta
watchOS 11 betas are gone — and the Watch permits no time travel. Your options.
Released June 10, 2024
tvOS 18 Beta
The tvOS 18 beta rolled forward — here's the right move for every Apple TV.
Released June 10, 2024
visionOS 2 Beta
Vision Pro's first beta cycle, closed — and today's spatial beta path.
Released June 10, 2024
audioOS 18 Beta
HomePod betas only roll forward — audioOS 18's era and today's toggle.
Released June 10, 2024
2023 Releases
iOS 17 Beta
The first free developer beta — closed now. What replaced it, and your paths.
Released June 5, 2023
iPadOS 17 Beta
iPadOS 17 betas are unsigned — the correct move for every iPad, mapped.
Released June 5, 2023
2022 Releases
iOS 16 Beta
The last beta profiles in history — why they're dead, and what works today.
Released June 6, 2022
iPadOS 16 Beta
The Stage Manager saga's beta — closed now. Each iPad's right move today.
Released June 6, 2022
watchOS 9 Beta
Profile-era watch betas, closed forever — and the build Series 4/5 need now.
Released June 6, 2022
macOS 13 Ventura Beta
The Beta Access Utility era is gone — but macOS 13 still runs. All paths.
Released June 6, 2022
tvOS 16 Beta
The 2022 toggle now serves tvOS 27 — and every old box updates free.
Released June 6, 2022
audioOS 16 Beta
The mini's solo beta era — and the update path every HomePod follows now.
Released June 6, 2022
Public Profiles
The public beta archive — when each public channel opened, what defined the cycle, and where those releases stand today.
2024 Releases
iOS 18 Public Beta
Can you still install the iOS 18 beta? The honest answer and your real options.
Released July 15, 2024
iPadOS 18 Public Beta
The iPadOS 18 beta is closed — here's what iPad owners can actually do now.
Released July 15, 2024
macOS 15 Sequoia Public Beta
Sequoia's beta is over — but Macs can still run macOS 15. Here's every route.
Released July 15, 2024
watchOS 11 Public Beta
watchOS 11 betas are gone — and the Watch permits no time travel. Your options.
Released July 15, 2024
tvOS 18 Public Beta
The tvOS 18 beta rolled forward — here's the right move for every Apple TV.
Released July 15, 2024
visionOS 2 Public Beta
Vision Pro's first beta cycle, closed — and today's spatial beta path.
Released July 15, 2024
audioOS 18 Public Beta
HomePod betas only roll forward — audioOS 18's era and today's toggle.
Released July 15, 2024
2023 Releases
iOS 17 Public Beta
The first free developer beta — closed now. What replaced it, and your paths.
Released July 12, 2023
iPadOS 17 Public Beta
iPadOS 17 betas are unsigned — the correct move for every iPad, mapped.
Released July 12, 2023
2022 Releases
iOS 16 Public Beta
The last beta profiles in history — why they're dead, and what works today.
Released July 11, 2022
iPadOS 16 Public Beta
The Stage Manager saga's beta — closed now. Each iPad's right move today.
Released July 11, 2022
watchOS 9 Public Beta
Profile-era watch betas, closed forever — and the build Series 4/5 need now.
Released July 11, 2022
macOS 13 Ventura Public Beta
The Beta Access Utility era is gone — but macOS 13 still runs. All paths.
Released July 11, 2022
tvOS 16 Public Beta
The 2022 toggle now serves tvOS 27 — and every old box updates free.
Released July 11, 2022
audioOS 16 Public Beta
The mini's solo beta era — and the update path every HomePod follows now.
Released July 11, 2022
Catch up with all things Beta Profiles
What Are Beta Profiles?
Beta profiles were small configuration files that, for a decade, unlocked pre-release Apple software: you downloaded a profile for iOS or macOS betas, installed it under Settings, and your device joined the beta channel. If you searched for "beta profiles" between 2013 and 2023, that file was what you were looking for — and iOS 16 was the last release ever to use one.
That era is over — and this site is what replaced it. Since iOS 16.4, Apple ties beta access to your Apple Account instead: you enroll once, flip Beta Updates on in Settings, and every future beta arrives over the air. No profile downloads, no certificates, no expiry dates. Any site still offering an "iOS 27 beta profile" file is selling you something Apple shut down years ago.
Beta Profiles (this site) carries the old name into the new system: we track every developer beta, public beta and release candidate across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, HomePod software and AirPods firmware — with build numbers and dates pulled from Apple's release feed within minutes, device compatibility lists, and IPSW restore guides for when you want back out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need to download a beta profile?
No. Since iOS 16.4 (2023), Apple retired configuration-profile files. Beta access is now tied to your Apple Account: sign in at beta.apple.com (public beta) or developer.apple.com (developer beta), then pick the beta channel on your device under Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates.
Is the iOS 27 developer beta free?
Yes. Since 2023 anyone with a free Apple Account can install developer betas — a paid Apple Developer Program membership is no longer required. Enroll at developer.apple.com with your Apple Account, then enable Beta Updates on your device.
What is the difference between the developer beta and the public beta?
Developer betas arrive first and are the least stable. Public betas follow roughly a week later, usually matching an earlier developer build with critical fixes. If you use your device daily, choose the public beta — or wait for the Release Candidate (RC).
Can I go back to the stable release after installing a beta?
You can switch Beta Updates back to Off and wait for the next stable release that has a higher version number than your beta. To downgrade immediately you must restore the current stable IPSW with a computer, which erases the device — so always make an archived backup before installing any beta.