Download test version of the app
Download the test version of your app on iOS and Android, and control who has access to test it
Download test version of the app
Go to Test Access in starti.app ManagerWhat is this page for?
On the Test access page in starti.app Manager you can find links to download the test version of your app — both on iOS and Android. The test version is a completely separate app from the one your users can download, and it is used when you want to check that app updates look and work correctly before changes reach your regular users.
The test version is used internally during the initial development phase, and once the real app (what we call the Production app) is live for users, the test version is primarily used by developers when making changes to the app.
You can also manage who has access to download the test version by adding and removing testers.
The test version is different from the production version available in the App Store and Google Play. Changes you test here are not visible to regular users until you have published them.
Want to test push notifications or Introflow? That is done via Test devices — there is a separate guide for that.
iOS — TestFlight
Apple's test distribution service is called TestFlight. On the iOS card you will find:
- A link to the test version — copy it with the copy button, or scan the QR code with a phone to open it directly
- A list of testers — people who have been given access to the test version
How iOS testers get access
There are two ways to give people access to the iOS test version:
Add an iOS tester
- Go to Test access in the left-hand menu bar
- Find the iOS card
- Enter the tester's name and email address
- Click Add
After adding a tester, it typically takes approximately 15 minutes before they can actually download the app. While the task is being handled, you will see a yellow clock icon next to the tester's name.
Android — Google Play
On the Android card you will find:
- A link to the test version — copy it with the copy button, or scan the QR code with a phone to open it directly
- A list of testers — people who have been given access to the test version
How Android testers get access
On Android, testers must be added by email before the Google Play link works for them. Once enrolled, they can download the test version directly via the link or by scanning the QR code.
The email address must be the one the tester is logged in with on their Android device (their Google account).
Add an Android tester
- Go to Test access in the left-hand menu bar
- Find the Android card
- Enter the tester's name and email address
- Click Add
After adding a tester, it typically takes less than one business day before they can actually download the app. While the task is being handled, you will see a yellow clock icon next to the tester's name.
The yellow clock icon — what does it mean?
A yellow clock icon next to a tester's name means that the tester is awaiting approval. The tester must be approved before they can download the test version. Approval happens automatically, and unfortunately there is nothing you can do to speed up the process. iOS users are typically approved within 15 minutes, while Android users may wait up to one business day.