Difference between update and upgrade


Software updates and upgrades can seem pretty similar.

Updates are similar to small fixes around a house, whereas an upgrade is like a full renovation. One builds on top of something existing and can take very little time. The other wipes the slate, starts over, and takes longer.

The major differences you’ll find in updates versus upgrades is in the file size, the time it takes running them, and the amount of change you see as the end user.