The latest iPhones are some of the best phones available on the market. Not only do they offer premium builds, but they also receive OS updates for many years. Furthermore, you can try upcoming operating system updates and the features they pack weeks, or even months, in advance. This allows you to get your hands on the exciting additions on day one, instead of needing to wait for the public, stable release. Though, expectedly, pre-release versions are often riddled with bugs.

With the first iOS 17 betas hitting soon, you might be wondering if it's worth it to install iOS beta builds on your flagship device or just wait for the stable release.

Is it worth installing the latest iOS beta? It depends on you.

Generally speaking, iOS beta builds tend to be more stable than Android beta versions. So if you've survived living with the latter, it's safe to assume you'll experience no major issues with the former. The great thing about iPhones is that you can easily roll back to a stable version if the beta is too buggy for your liking. So unlike the Apple Watch, you're not stuck with very limited options.

Nonetheless, it's probably a bad idea to install an early beta build of an upcoming iOS version on your daily driver. Some banking apps could stop working, not to mention that core phone features might break. So if you depend on your phone in your everyday life, expect inconveniences and obstacles here and there.

Personally, I've never experienced any intolerable glitches that forced me to roll back. I've been running every iOS beta for years now, and it's certainly doable. Though, different people have different standards and expectations when it comes to these matters. Some people might not be alright with some of the bugs I ignore and vice versa.

Ultimately, if you know what you're doing, there's no harm in trying out the beta route. You can also enroll in Apple's Developer Program for $99 per year to get access to the betas before everybody else.