How does memory fragmentation affect iOS apps?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Fragmentation reduces usable contiguous memory blocks.

Deep explanation

Frequent allocations/deallocations create holes in memory. Even if total memory is available, lack of contiguous space leads to allocation failures or jetsam triggers.

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