GetUpdraft
GetUpdraft is an over-the-air app distribution and beta-testing platform for iOS and Android builds, with CI integrations and code signing. · GetUpdraft · DevOps & CI
Overview
GetUpdraft is an over-the-air (OTA) distribution platform for mobile app beta testing — an alternative to Diawi, DeployGate, and Applivery. The free Starter plan gives 1 app project, 3 versions, 500 MB storage, and 100 installs a month, with no credit card required and no trial period.
Good fit
Use GetUpdraft when you need free over-the-air distribution of beta iOS or Android builds to testers without app-store review.
- mobile app beta testing
- indie app developers
- small teams distributing builds
Not a fit
Avoid if you need binary re-signing, more than 1 app project, or more than 100 installs a month — these need a paid plan.
- need binary re-signing
- need multiple app projects
- need more than 100 installs/month
Quickstart · 4 steps
- Sign up for a free GetUpdraft account at https://www.getupdraft.com.
- Create an app project and upload your first build (.ipa/.apk/.aab).
- Invite testers or share the public install link/QR code.
- Wire up CI uploads via the Jenkins, Fastlane, GitLab, or Gradle plugin.
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