Citrix Workspace app for macOS has long worked on Macs with Apple Silicon, but it required the machine to have Rosetta-2. We heard often from customers who wanted Citrix Workspace app to be natively supported on Macs with Apple Silicon. We have been working on this for a while now, and I’m pleased to announce general availability of native support of Citrix Workspace app for macOS 2210 on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series)!

Improved Performance on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 Series)

Our lab tests have shown better performance from Citrix Workspace app when it runs natively, compared to when it uses Rosetta-2 on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series). CPU usage was about 50 percent less, and graphics performance improved. For a monitor with resolution of 3840 x 2160, we saw and an improvement of more than 10 FPS with Citrix Workspace app running natively on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series).

Install Citrix Workspace App

Citrix Workspace app for macOS uses Universal Architecture to run natively on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series). You can download the required build on this page, under the “Citrix Workspace App for macOS (Apple Silicon) – Universal Architecture” section.

If your production environment uses a Citrix custom virtual channel, you need to upgrade it to support Universal Architecture so it’s compatible with this version of Citrix Workspace app. Learn more about native support for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series).

Please note, you should consult with your IT department before upgrading to the Universal Architecture supported version of Citrix Workspace app, which works natively on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series).

Auto Updates

Citrix Workspace app for macOS is capable of automatically updating when the latest version is available. For this to happen, though, you must select, “Automatically keep Workspace app up to date” in the “Advanced” section of the “Preference” pop-up. Remember to choose “Apple Silicon” from the dropdown menu of the “Select Intel or Apple Silicon” build so your machine gets updates meant for M1 Macs only.

You can also switch between “Intel” build and “Silicon” builds by simply selecting the appropriate type of build from the dropdown of “Select Intel or Apple Silicon build” in the “Advanced” section of “Preferences” pop-up. So, don’t worry about changing your mind after opting for a certain build. Switching build types is just a matter of one click!

Please note, the options available in the “Preference” pop-up can be disabled or enabled by your IT admin based on your company’s IT policies. Please consult your IT department if some Preference options are disabled for you.

Get Started Today!

If you own a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 series), you do not have to use a Citrix Workspace app that requires Rosetta-2. Update now to the Universal Architecture-supported Citrix Workspace app for macOS. It runs natively on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 series) and shows better performance than the Rosetta-2 dependent build of Citrix Workspace app for macOS!

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