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Are you eager to bring your app startup ideas to life? Look no further than TestFlight, the ultimate tool for beta testing and development. In this article, we'll dive into the world of TestFlight, exploring its features, requirements, and installation process.

Getting Started

To test beta versions of apps and App Clips using TestFlight, you'll need to accept an email or public link invitation from the developer. Make sure you have a device that meets the required specifications for the app you want to test. The developer may set criteria for their beta, such as preferred devices or operating systems (OS). You must meet these requirements to accept the invitation.

Required OS by Platform

TestFlight is compatible with various platforms, including:

  • iOS and iPadOS apps: iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later
  • macOS apps: Mac running macOS 13 or later
  • tvOS apps: Apple TV running tvOS 18 or later
  • visionOS apps: Apple Vision Pro running visionOS 1 or later
  • watchOS apps: Apple Watch running watchOS 9 or later

Available Languages

TestFlight supports a wide range of languages, including:

  • iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS: Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (U.K.), English (U.S.), Finnish, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
  • visionOS: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English (Australia), English (U.K.), English (U.S.), French, French (Canada), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Spanish (Latin America)

Installing and Testing Beta Apps

Each build is available for testing for up to 90 days. You can see the remaining test time under the app name in TestFlight. The app will notify you when a new build is available, providing instructions on what to test. Alternatively, with TestFlight 3 or later, you can turn on automatic updates to have the latest beta builds install automatically.

Testing Period and App Store Version

When the testing period ends, you'll no longer be able to open the beta build. To install the App Store version of the app, download or purchase the app from the App Store. In-app purchases are free during beta testing, but any in-app purchases made during testing will not carry over to App Store versions.

Installation

To get started with TestFlight, install the app on the device you'll use for testing. Then, accept your email invitation or follow the public link invitation to install the beta app. The public link invitation may include a description of the beta app, screenshots, category information, and criteria you must meet to join the beta. You can install the beta app on up to 30 devices.

Notes

  • If you don't meet the tester criteria, the beta invitation will inform you that the developer requires you to test with a specific device and OS.
  • You can accept an invitation on a non-preferred device as long as you have a device associated with TestFlight that meets the criteria set by the developer.
  • When testing your app's subscriptions in TestFlight, the renewal rate is accelerated. Each subscription is renewed daily, up to 6 times within a one-week period, regardless of the subscription's duration.

Installing Beta Apps

iOS and iPadOS App Installation

  1. Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you'll use for testing.
  2. Open your email invitation and tap "View in TestFlight" or tap the public link on your device.
  3. If you're a new tester, tap Accept, then tap Install to download the app to your device.

macOS App Installation

  1. Install TestFlight on the Mac that you'll use for testing.
  2. Open your email invitation and click "View in TestFlight" or click the public link on your Mac.
  3. If you're a new tester, click Accept, then click Install to download the app to your device.

tvOS App Installation

  1. Install TestFlight on Apple TV.
  2. Open your email invitation on a mobile device or computer.
  3. Tap or click "View in TestFlight". You'll be taken to a web page with a redemption code.
  4. Open TestFlight on Apple TV.
  5. Go to Redeem and enter the redemption code.

By understanding how to use TestFlight, you can revolutionize your app development process and bring your innovative startup ideas to life.