Why does iOS use a shared dyld cache?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Shared cache reduces redundant symbol resolution and speeds up app launch.

Deep explanation

System frameworks are prelinked into a single shared memory region. This avoids repeated parsing, rebasing, and binding for every app launch, significantly improving performance.

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