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why is macOS Sonoma available as an app on app store on Mac?

macOS Sonoma is available as an application on the App Store, can anyone tell its purpose while the updates are already available through the software updates section on settings?

MacBook Air, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 14, 2023 3:53 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2023 8:42 AM

There are alternative ways to initiate an upgrade but I don't that I can give a clear explanation why. See the following for all of the options: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


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why is macOS Sonoma available as an app on app store on Mac?

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