What causes "Ulysses Not Compatible With Older macOS or iOS"?

Current version requires macOS 15.4 / iOS 26 Device can't run the required OS

How do I fix "Ulysses Not Compatible With Older macOS or iOS"?

1. Download the last compatible version: Sign in to the App Store with the Apple Account that previously installed Ulysses Open Purchased and reinstall Ulysses - the App Store offers the last compatible version Your sheets still sync with newer devices via iCloud on the same account 2. Update the OS if the device supports it: Mac: System Settings > General > Software Update iPhone/iPad: Settings > General > Software Update

Ulysses Not Compatible With Older macOS or iOS

Ongoing macOS, iOS, iPadOS Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

Current Ulysses needs macOS 15.4+ or iOS/iPadOS 26+. On older systems you can only get the last compatible build from the App Store, and only if Ulysses was installed before with the same Apple Account.

Most likely fix: Download the last compatible version.

Symptoms

App Store says Ulysses requires a newer macOS or iOS; you can't install or update Ulysses on an older Mac or iPad.

Why it happens

Current version requires macOS 15.4 / iOS 26
Device can't run the required OS

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. Download the last compatible version
1. Sign in to the App Store with the Apple Account that previously installed Ulysses
2. Open Purchased and reinstall Ulysses - the App Store offers the last compatible version
3. Your sheets still sync with newer devices via iCloud on the same account
2. Update the OS if the device supports it
1. Mac: System Settings > General > Software Update
2. iPhone/iPad: Settings > General > Software Update

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