Beta Testing

The Fastest Way to Test Mobile Apps

Your team can't afford days-long TestFlight delays. Skip the App Store beta process entirely - testers switch between builds in seconds, not days.

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In-App Channel Selector

Build a simple UI that lists available channels. Testers tap to switch - the new build downloads and applies immediately.

Deep Link Distribution

Generate a link that opens your app and switches to a specific channel. Share via Slack, email, or add to your PR template.

Skip TestFlight Entirely

No more waiting for TestFlight processing. No more explaining Google Play beta enrollment. Just share a link and testers have the build.

Instant Feedback Loop

Push a fix, testers get it in seconds. No reinstalls, no approval delays. The fastest feedback loop in mobile development.

TestFlight vs Capgo Beta Testing

	TestFlight / Google Beta	Capgo Channel Testing
Upload & Processing	15-30 minutes	< 1 minute
Distribution	Email invites, account setup	Share a link
Switch Builds	Download new build (5+ min)	Tap channel (< 30 sec)
Feedback Loop	Hours to days	Seconds to minutes

Build an In-App Channel Selector

Give your testers the power to switch between builds directly in your app. A simple UI lists available channels - testers tap to switch and the new build downloads immediately.

List all available channels with one API call
Switch channels programmatically
Download happens automatically
App reloads with the new build

ChannelSelector.tsx

import { CapacitorUpdater } from '@capgo/capacitor-updater'

// Get available channels
const channels = await CapacitorUpdater.getChannels()

// Switch to a different channel
async function switchChannel(channelName: string) {
  await CapacitorUpdater.setChannel({
    channel: channelName
  })

  // Download will start automatically
  // App reloads when ready
}

// Handle deep link to auto-switch
App.addListener('appUrlOpen', async (data) => {
  const channel = extractChannel(data.url)
  if (channel) {
    await switchChannel(channel)
  }
})

Use Cases

Internal QA

Your QA team tests multiple builds per day. Let them switch channels instantly without reinstalling the app.

External Beta Users

Share a deep link with beta testers. They get new builds without understanding TestFlight or beta channels.

Stakeholder Reviews

Project managers and executives can review features without any technical setup - just tap a link.

Apps built with Capacitor

Community apps need careful feature exposure

High-usage consumer apps can validate game, learning, or forecast flows with a closed tester group before every user receives the new experience.

App type: Beta testing
Store categories: GAME BOARD, EDUCATION, WEATHER
Source: Public store dataset

GAME BOARD

lichess • Free Online Chess

Large community app where tournaments, analysis, and social features need careful validation.

11.3M installs4.3 rating

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EDUCATION

StudySmarter - School & uni

Education workflows where onboarding and practice changes should be reviewed before release.

6.5M installs4.8 rating

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WEATHER

Windy.com - Weather Forecast

Forecast and map interactions where product changes need confidence before expanding.

32.9M installs4.7 rating

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