--- title: Apple OS X Yosemite Reviews meta\_title: 'Apple OS X Yosemite Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 92 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Apple OS X Yosemite works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 92 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # Apple OS X Yosemite Reviews & Product Details OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interface more closely with the aesthetics of iOS, featuring a flatter, more modern look with translucent elements and a refreshed color palette. Yosemite also emphasized enhanced integration between Mac and iOS devices, offering users a more seamless and connected experience across their Apple products. Key Features and Functionality: - Redesigned User Interface: Yosemite introduced a flatter, more modern design with translucent elements and a refreshed color palette, aligning the Mac interface more closely with iOS aesthetics. - Continuity: This suite of features enhances integration between Mac and iOS devices. Handoff allows users to start tasks on one device and continue them on another, while Instant Hotspot enables easy tethering to an iPhone's internet connection. - Phone and SMS Integration: Users can make and receive iPhone calls and send SMS messages directly from their Mac, provided both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - AirDrop Between Mac and iOS: Yosemite enables file sharing between Mac and iOS devices using AirDrop, facilitating quick and easy transfers without the need for cables or external drives. - Enhanced Spotlight Search: Spotlight received significant improvements, offering a more prominent search bar and the ability to pull in results from various sources, including Wikipedia, Maps, and news, providing a more comprehensive search experience. - Updated Native Applications: Core apps like Safari, Mail, and Messages were updated with new features and improved performance. For instance, Safari introduced a new tab view and improved sharing options, while Mail added functionalities like Mail Drop for sending large attachments. Primary Value and User Solutions: OS X Yosemite's primary value lies in its enhanced continuity and integration features, bridging the gap between Mac and iOS devices. By enabling seamless transitions between devices, users can maintain productivity without interruption, whether they're composing emails, browsing the web, or managing files. The redesigned interface offers a more intuitive and visually appealing experience, while the updated native applications and improved search capabilities streamline daily tasks. Overall, Yosemite addresses the need for a cohesive and interconnected ecosystem, enhancing user efficiency and satisfaction across Apple's hardware and software platforms. * * * Seller [Apple](https://www.g2.com/sellers/apple) Discussions [Apple OS X Yosemite Community](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-yosemite/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-yosemite/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Windows 7](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Windows 7") Windows 7 4.2/5(903) ](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) [ ![Red Hat Enterprise Linux](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Red Hat Enterprise Linux") Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6/5(977) ](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) [ ![Ubuntu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ubuntu") Ubuntu 4.5/5(2,399) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-yosemite/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 92 real user reviews. 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RK Robert K. Designer Design Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/25/2016 "I use this OS on my macbook" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? I like the easy use of the OS, it makes my work more effective. Every new version is give a bit more options and features to the previous versions. This one improved the battery time and the overal stability. I like the splitview and the opntion to set the menubar to dark theme. I also like the continuity feature, what makes it possible to contineu a task on my iphone or ipad, like emails, texts, safari browsing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? I don't like that some of the professional apps are not avaible. And sometimes they remove small features during an update, what was in the previous versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: I recommend this OS to everyone, who like apple products. I didn't find any disadvantage to update to this version from the previous one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? I use it for my daily work at a design studio. I am using it for product design. I make drawing, 3d modelling, rendering, presentations, prints and all kind of design tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Isabel H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Isabel H.") IH Isabel H. Dual Immersion Teacher Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/14/2016 "Perfect synchronization across all Apple devices" 4/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? I like how it integrates with all other apple devices. I have an iphone, apple tv, and ipad and it works really well with all of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? I still am not able to send messages via text from my laptop to non apple phone users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: As always, make sure that all your apple products are updated to the latest software available so that you don't experience any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? Thanks to all of us using the same software we can share files easily and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Banking](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Banking") UB Verified User in Banking Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/13/2016 "runs great on entry level Mac" 5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? My laptop is late 2011, entry level and Yosemite runs great. It allows some of the continuity features and communicates well with my phone. Some features I can't go back from are the iCloud browser tabs and the messages, phone calls and alerts showing on both the computer and phone. This operating system runs great even though I haven't added more Ram or extra bells and whistles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? Some features don't work on the older machines. While I get enough functionality out of it to make it worth while, some features such as Handoff don't work. Also the iCloud functions sometimes disconnect forcing a restart on both the computer and phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: Check your system requirements, back your computer up. I didn't have an issue with the upgrade but some of the older programs needed a re-download. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? Solved the problem of having to update or purchase a new computer. Benefits are answering messages directly using a real keyboard instead of typing emails or texts on a phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite JW Jason W. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/26/2016 "A better OS!" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? It is free, easy to use and have a amazing interface. The user interface is perfectly designed give you new fresh feeling of apple OS X. The new photos is also better than the old iphoto or the Aperture. Personally I think that the highlight is the interface. The layout is much more easier to master than the pervious OS it is really a grate enhancement to your macbook. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? Although I really think Apple OS X Yosemite is a great OS, there are some minor issue. First of all Yosemite have some performance problems on the initial release, I am not sure have it be resolved yet or not. This will make your mac lag sometime you have to reboot your mac to resolve the problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: Just upgrade it, it is the OS you want to help your career. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? After I changed into this OS my macbook is more productivity. As I can easily find I needed with the new user's interface. Before I upgrade it the search bar is not that user friendly I am having a hard time to find what I want. So after I upgraded it really boost my productivity and help me to really focus on my job instead of finding the software I want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") AE Verified User in Education Management Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/8/2016 "Wouldn't use anything but a MAC" 5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? OS X Yosemite is very user friendly and stable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? Sometimes it can be a little slow to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? I can have all my business computers running the same platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Francis Andrew B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Francis Andrew B.") FB Francis Andrew B. Rental Equipment Services Entertainment Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/10/2016 "Convenience of iOS in a full blown OS X" 4/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? Yosemite runs faster on my older machines than any of my previous OS Xs, and it has added some features that help me from having to step away from my computer like being able to make and receive phone calls straight from my computer. Safari is faster and cleaner looking in Yosemite than it was in Mavericks, and it is a nice addition to my browser options alongside Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? Many of my work applications took some time to be compatible with OS X Yosemite, so I could not upgrade immediately and had to work to get some of my applications to function normally. Yosemite is old enough now, however, that this should not be a problem for people looking to upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: Absolutely upgrade to Yosemite if you are running an older OS. It will make a difference performance wise on your Mac, and it is incredibly easy to use if you are familiar with any previous OS X. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? Notification center, making and receiving phone calls, and other simple iOS elements built into my desktop keep me focused on my computer and away from my phone while I am at work. Spotlight seems to run faster for me than it did on Mavericks, so finding old documents and quickly accessing programs not on my dock speeds up my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Law Practice](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Law Practice") UL Verified User in Law Practice Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/13/2016 "Much imptoved after update to Yosemite" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? I have a MacBook Pro Retina that I recently updated to Yosemite. After the update the computer seems to run much faster and more efficiently. In addition, I have noticed a small increase in battery life. In addition, I frequently use the Apple calendar and have noticed there are several more additions and improvements that make it more functional. I also love the additional function of Maps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? The update took quite a long time to download. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: If you have used Apple OS before, it will be simple to get used to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? My computer is much more efficient, both in terms of processing and battery power, which lets me get more done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Program Development](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Program Development") AP Verified User in Program Development Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/29/2016 "My wonderful version" 5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? Interface The most obvious change, visually at least, is the new interface. Yosemite does to the Mac what iOS 7 did to the iPhone and iPad. Its user interface is flatter – though not flat, there are still drop shadows and other nods to the third dimension, it's just that now they exist for a purpose rather than being merely eye candy. No more glassy textures. Finder Not a huge amount has changed here, but there is one key addition: iCloud Drive. Your iCloud storage drive now shows up in the Finder and you can drag and drop files and folders to it just like any other location. It also displays the files you've opted to store there from apps like Pages, Numbers, and Text Edit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? Dark Mode Brand new in Yosemite is Dark Mode, which turns some aspects of the OS a much darker shade of grey, to make it more comfortable to use your Mac in dim lighting. These include the Finder menu bar, Dock, and application switcher. During the beta period some elements of Dark Mode, such as Finder menus, were poorly implemented, and it remains to be seen whether they have been fixed in time for the full release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? The manipulation of my work go faster and more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") UE Verified User in Education Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/22/2016 "Amazing OS" 5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? I love the way the operating system is so intuitive and easy to use. It's a great jump up from OS X Mavericks and is a must need if you want a more stable computer that is efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? I dislike that there is still no update to the Mac App Store. It really needs to be made into a better signature product for software distribution. Also, Siri would be a great feature to incorporate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: But it now, if you have a Mac, it's a free upgrade. What's to lose? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm becoming more efficient by the day. The keyboard shortcuts and thumb pad shortcuts make things so much quicker to do. I've realized that OS X is the most efficient system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Marketing and Advertising](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Marketing and Advertising") UM Verified User in Marketing and Advertising Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/19/2016 "The least slow operating system" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Apple OS X Yosemite? It is the operating system I've been using for several years , it is the most I know and I like its interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apple OS X Yosemite? I do not like that you can not access things that does have El Capitan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apple OS X Yosemite: I think it's better than El Capitan Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apple OS X Yosemite solving and how is that benefiting you? 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