About TestFlight
TestFlight is Apple's beta testing service for apps, games and App Clips. Developers upload builds and invite testers, who install pre-release versions and send feedback before the app is published on the App Store.
It works across Apple platforms and is part of the Apple Developer ecosystem alongside Xcode, App Store Connect and Xcode Cloud. Developers share beta builds with testers by invitation, and Apple publishes release notes for the service. Using it requires an Apple Developer Program membership, and testers install builds through the TestFlight app.
Key features
- Beta build distribution to invited testers
- Tester feedback on apps and games
- Support for App Clips
- Works across Apple platforms
- Integrates with App Store Connect
Good fit for
- →Beta testing iOS apps before release
- →Collecting feedback from internal testers
- Tags
- beta-testing
- ios
- apple
- app-distribution
- mobile-testing
- app-store
- proprietary
TestFlight: questions and answers
- What is TestFlight used for?
- TestFlight is Apple's beta distribution service for inviting testers to try pre-release builds of apps on Apple platforms and send feedback before App Store release. It is a good fit for beta testing iOS apps before release and collecting feedback from internal testers.
- Is TestFlight free?
- Yes. TestFlight is free to use.
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