Play Store Raises Maximum APK Size To 100MB

The change will benefit more of the developers than the users, since it is now more convenient for developers to package their apps.

Doubling the file size limitation will certainly allow for more complex mobile games to be released on the Play Store, but even with the extra 4GB from expansion files, Play Store games are still incredibly small compared to most modern non-mobile games. This is all going to change with a new update to Google Play that will let developers submit apps that are 100 MB or less that don’t require an OBB file.

Google points out to developers that just because the maximum size of apps has been increased, there’s no need to use the full quota with every app. The company reminds devs that large apps will take longer to download and may result in large data bills for people.

The file size limit is now 50MB for APKs that target Android 3.2 and lower (API level 13 or lower).

App performance: Mobile devices have limited RAM and storage space.

Glick notes that users-especially those in less developed countries-often have slower wireless speeds, strict cellular data caps and older devices with less advanced hardware. The default update setting for users will continue to be to auto-updating apps over Wi-Fi only, enabling users to access higher quality apps and games while conserving their data usage. Longer wait times increase the risk they’ll give up. Previously, Google had file sizes limited to 50MB, which was less than ideal for developers.