System Requirements

SuperAge is designed to work seamlessly with modern Apple devices. This guide outlines all system requirements, compatibility details, and recommendations for optimal performance.

Minimum System Requirements

iPhone Requirements

Operating System:

iOS 14.0 or later (iOS 16.0+ recommended)
Compatible with iPhone 6s and newer models

Hardware:

A9 processor or newer
2GB RAM minimum (3GB+ recommended)
100MB available storage space
Active internet connection for initial setup and updates

Supported iPhone Models:

iPhone 6s, 6s Plus (iOS 14-15 only)
iPhone SE (1st generation) (iOS 14-15 only)
iPhone 7, 7 Plus
iPhone 8, 8 Plus
iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation, 3rd generation)

Apple Watch Requirements (Optional)

Operating System:

watchOS 7.0 or later (watchOS 9.0+ recommended)
Paired with compatible iPhone

Hardware:

Apple Watch Series 3 or later
500MB available storage space

Supported Apple Watch Models:

Apple Watch Series 3 (watchOS 7-8 only)
Apple Watch SE (1st generation, 2nd generation)
Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation, 2nd generation)

Recommended Specifications

For Optimal Performance

iPhone:

iOS 16.0 or later
A12 Bionic processor or newer
4GB RAM or more
1GB available storage space
Consistent internet connectivity

Apple Watch:

watchOS 9.0 or later
Apple Watch Series 5 or later
Regular software updates enabled

For Advanced Features

Enhanced Biological Age Accuracy:

Apple Watch Series 4+ (ECG and advanced heart sensors)
Apple Watch Series 6+ (blood oxygen monitoring)
Consistent 24/7 device wearing

Premium Health Insights:

Compatible third-party health apps
Smart scale integration
Sleep tracking apps or devices

Hardware Capabilities by Device

iPhone Sensors Used

All Compatible iPhones:

Accelerometer (step counting, basic activity)
Gyroscope (movement quality assessment)
Barometer (flights climbed) - iPhone 6 and later

iPhone Health App Integration:

Motion Coprocessor data
Third-party app data aggregation
Manual health data entry
Health sharing and export features

Apple Watch Sensors by Model

Series 3

Available Sensors:

Heart rate sensor (optical)
Accelerometer and gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
GPS (GPS models)

SuperAge Features:

Basic heart rate monitoring
Activity and exercise tracking
Sleep tracking (with watchOS 7+)
Limited heart rate variability

Series 4-5

Additional Sensors:

Electrical heart sensor (ECG)
Enhanced optical heart sensor
Fall detection
Improved GPS accuracy

Enhanced SuperAge Features:

Advanced heart rate variability
ECG-based insights (where medically appropriate)
More accurate activity classification
Better sleep stage detection

Series 6-7

New Capabilities:

Blood oxygen sensor (Series 6+)
Always-On Retina display
Fast charging
Enhanced health sensors

Advanced SuperAge Features:

Blood oxygen pattern analysis
Always-visible biological age display
Enhanced environmental monitoring
Faster data processing

Series 8-9 and Ultra

Latest Features:

Temperature sensing
Crash detection
Enhanced GPS
Improved battery life

Premium SuperAge Experience:

Temperature trend monitoring
Extended battery for continuous monitoring
Enhanced outdoor activity tracking
Future algorithm enhancements

Storage and Memory Requirements

iPhone Storage Usage

Initial Installation:

App size: ~50MB
Health data models: ~20MB
User interface assets: ~15MB
Total: ~100MB

Ongoing Usage:

App preferences: <5MB
Cache and temporary files: ~10MB
Algorithm updates: ~5MB per update
Total ongoing: ~25MB additional

No Health Data Storage:

SuperAge uses Apple Health as data source
No independent health data storage
All calculations performed in real-time

Apple Watch Storage

Watch App Size:

Basic watch app: ~15MB
Complications and face elements: ~5MB
Total: ~20MB

Runtime Memory:

Active memory usage: ~30MB
Background processes: ~10MB
Complications: ~5MB additional

Network and Connectivity

Internet Requirements

Initial Setup:

Active internet connection required
App Store download and verification
Initial algorithm model download (~10MB)

Ongoing Usage:

No internet required for biological age calculations
Weekly algorithm updates (~2MB) - optional
App updates through App Store
Customer support and help resources

Offline Functionality:

Full biological age calculation offline
Historical data analysis offline
Apple Watch synchronization offline
All core features available without internet

Bluetooth and Wireless

Apple Watch Connectivity:

Bluetooth 4.0+ required for iPhone pairing
Wi-Fi connectivity for independent watch updates
Cellular models support independent operation

Third-Party Device Integration:

Bluetooth for compatible smart scales
Wi-Fi for some health device synchronization
NFC not currently utilized

Performance Optimization

Factors Affecting Performance

Device Age and Condition:

Older devices may have slower calculations
Battery health affects background processing
Available storage impacts app performance

Data Volume:

More historical data requires more processing
Complex calculations on large datasets
Background processing optimization

iOS Version:

Newer iOS versions provide performance improvements
Enhanced HealthKit features in recent versions
Better memory management and efficiency

Performance Benchmarks

Biological Age Calculation Time:

iPhone 12+: 5-15 seconds
iPhone X-11: 15-30 seconds
iPhone 8 and older: 30-60 seconds

App Launch Time:

Modern devices: <3 seconds
Older devices: 3-8 seconds
First launch after update: +10-20 seconds

Battery Impact:

Typical daily usage: <2% battery drain
Background calculations: <1% additional
Apple Watch integration: <1% additional

Compatibility Considerations

iOS Version Lifecycle

Current Support:

Full feature support: iOS 16.0+
Basic functionality: iOS 14.0+
Legacy device support: Limited feature set

Future Updates:

iOS 15 support ending: Late 2024
iOS 14 support ending: Mid 2024
Advance notifications provided for changes

Apple Watch Compatibility

watchOS Updates:

Regular updates recommended
Older watchOS versions have limited features
Some algorithms require newer watchOS versions

Hardware Limitations:

Series 3: Basic features only
Series 4+: Full feature set
Newer models: Enhanced capabilities

Accessibility Features

Built-in iOS Accessibility

VoiceOver Support:

Full screen reader compatibility
Biological age results announced clearly
Navigation assistance throughout app

Display Accommodations:

Dynamic Type support for text scaling
High contrast mode compatibility
Reduce Motion settings respected

Motor Accessibility:

Switch Control support
Voice Control integration
AssistiveTouch compatibility

Apple Watch Accessibility

WatchOS Accessibility:

VoiceOver for watch interface
Taptic feedback customization
Crown and button alternatives

Health Data Accessibility:

Alternative input methods for health data
Simplified interfaces for cognitive accessibility
Large complication support

Enterprise and Educational Use

Institutional Deployment

Volume Purchase Program (VPP):

Available through Apple Business Manager
Educational institution pricing
Bulk deployment capabilities

Mobile Device Management (MDM):

Compatible with enterprise MDM solutions
App configuration and restrictions
Privacy compliance for institutional use

Privacy and Compliance

Educational Privacy:

FERPA compliance considerations
Student privacy protection
Parental consent requirements for minors

Healthcare Institution Use:

HIPAA compliance assessment needed
Professional medical advice disclaimers
Integration with clinical workflows

Future Compatibility

Planned Updates

iOS 17+ Features:

Enhanced HealthKit integration
New privacy and security features
Improved performance optimizations

watchOS 10+ Enhancements:

Advanced health sensor support
New complication styles
Enhanced background processing

Hardware Evolution

Future Device Support:

Next-generation Apple Watch sensors
Advanced iPhone health capabilities
Emerging wearable technology integration

Backwards Compatibility:

Commitment to support devices for minimum 3 years
Graceful degradation for older hardware
Migration assistance for device upgrades

System Requirements Last Updated: Version 1.5.0 Next Compatibility Review: Quarterly assessment with Apple releases

For specific compatibility questions or device-specific issues, contact our support team at support@superage.app.