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🚀 APP STORE PUBLISHING

One App. Three Destinations. Zero Code.

Adalo is the no-code app builder that pairs AI-powered generation with a visual multi-screen canvas. Build once and publish to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and web from a single project—real native iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) builds, not web wrappers. No code, no developers required.

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Average Build Time
7+
Builds Per Maker Avg
55%
iOS Most Popular Target
app.adalo.com/publish

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v2.4.1 • 3 platforms

Build Stats

Live
1,247 Total Builds
99.2% Success Rate
6:42 Avg Build Time
3 Platforms
Platform Split
iOS
55%
Android
30%
Web
15%
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✅ Published!

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MyApp
v2.4.1
⭐ Rating 4.8
⬇ Downloads 2,341
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Available on the Apple App Store Available on Google Play Custom domain web app

Publish Any Type of App to Any Store

Whether you are launching a consumer app on the App Store, an internal tool via enterprise distribution, or a web app on a custom domain—Adalo compiles and deploys from one project. Describe what you need to Ada, Adalo's AI builder, and Magic Start generates a working app in minutes.

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iOS App Store
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Google Play Store
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Web App (Custom Domain)
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Progressive Web App
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TestFlight Beta
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Internal Testing
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Enterprise Distribution
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One-Click Deploy
The Challenge

The App Publishing Nightmare—Solved

Publishing an app to the App Store and Google Play has traditionally been one of the most painful, technical parts of app development. Adalo eliminates the entire DevOps layer.

The App Publishing Nightmare

  • Traditional publishing requires Xcode for iOS and Android Studio for Android—both with steep learning curves
  • Code signing certificates, provisioning profiles, and keystores are confusing and error-prone
  • App Store review guidelines create a rejection loop—submit, wait, get rejected, fix, resubmit
  • Maintaining separate codebases for iOS, Android, and web triples development effort
  • $99/year Apple Developer + $25 Google Play + developer salaries add up fast
  • Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks just for the publishing process after the app is built

Adalo's One-Click Publishing Pipeline

  • Click Publish—Adalo compiles native IPA (iOS) and APK (Android) builds via Codemagic automatically
  • No Xcode, no Android Studio, no command line—the entire build pipeline is handled for you
  • Guided submission workflow walks you through screenshots, metadata, and store descriptions
  • One version of your app deploys to all three platforms simultaneously from a single project
  • $36/mo includes unlimited publishing—no per-build charges, no usage caps
  • Average build time under 7 minutes from click to compiled binary
Key Capabilities

Everything You Need to Build, Test & Publish

From your first screen design to live on the App Store and Google Play—Adalo handles the entire native build and publishing pipeline so you can focus on your app, not your toolchain.

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Native iOS Builds (IPA)

Real native builds compiled via Codemagic—not web wrappers, PWAs, or React Native bridges. Full App Store compliance with native iOS components, push notifications, camera access, GPS, and biometric authentication.

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Native Android Builds (APK)

Genuine Android builds for Google Play from the same Adalo project. Native performance, device integration, push notifications, and full Material Design compliance. One-time $25 Google Play developer registration.

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Web App Publishing

Deploy to a custom domain with one click. No app store review needed, instant updates, progressive web app capabilities included. Share via URL—same app, same database, same user accounts as your native builds.

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Build Versioning

Automatic version management for every build. Push content and data updates that sync immediately without requiring users to re-download. Layout and feature changes trigger a new build and review cycle.

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TestFlight & Beta Testing

Test iOS builds via TestFlight before App Store submission. Share with up to 10,000 beta testers. Android builds can be installed directly via APK for testing. Catch issues before your users do.

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Guided Store Submission

Step-by-step workflow for App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Adalo walks you through metadata, screenshots, app descriptions, content ratings, and review requirements—all without leaving the platform.

Published Apps

One Build. Every Platform.

Each of these apps was built once on Adalo's visual canvas and published to the App Store, Google Play, and web from a single project. Real native performance on every platform—not web wrappers, not PWAs.

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ShopLocal

Browse & Buy
Handmade Vase
$34.00
Denim Jacket
$89.00
Scented Candle
$18.00
Leather Wallet
$45.00
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Marketplace

Published to App Store

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FitTrack

Today's Progress
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daily goal
2,430
calories
8,241
steps
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Fitness Tracker

Published to Google Play

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BookIt

Schedule Now
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📅 Haircut & Style
Mar 4 • 2:00 PM • $45
🧘 Yoga Class
Mar 4 • 5:30 PM • $20
Book Appointment
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Booking App

Published to Web

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SalesPipe

Pipeline View
Acme Corp
✓ Won • $12,500
TechStart Inc
Proposal • $8,200
Bloom Co
Follow-up • $5,400
iOS
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Android
✓
Web
✓
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CRM App

Published to all three

How It Works

From Idea to App Store in Five Steps

Adalo 3.0's infrastructure (launched late 2025) is 3–4x faster and scales to 1M+ monthly active users. Here is the publishing flow from start to live.

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Build Your App

Design on the visual multi-screen canvas where every screen is visible simultaneously. Tell Ada, Adalo's AI builder, what you need—Magic Start generates a complete app with screens, database, and navigation in minutes. Use Magic Add for new features and X-Ray to catch performance issues before publishing.

Visual canvas capabilities:
Multi-Screen View
See all screens at once, not page-by-page
Visual AI Direction
Point at elements to instruct Ada visually
Device Preview
Preview on any device form factor
Built-in Database
Relational database with CRUD and auth
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Start a Build

Click Publish and choose your target: iOS, Android, or Web. Adalo compiles your app automatically via Codemagic—native IPA for iOS, native APK for Android, responsive web app for custom domains. Average build time is under 7 minutes.

Build targets:
iOS (IPA)
Android (APK)
Web App
All Three
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Test via TestFlight / Device

iOS: distribute via TestFlight to up to 10,000 beta testers. Android: install the APK directly on any device. Web: preview at your staging URL. Test the full user experience on real devices before submitting to stores.

4

Submit to Stores

Adalo's guided workflow walks you through App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Upload your app icon, screenshots, and metadata. Write your store description. Set content ratings and privacy disclosures—all guided step by step.

5

Go Live

App Store review typically takes 24–48 hours. Google Play review is typically a few hours to a few days. Web deployment is instant. Your app is published—all three platforms from one Adalo project, one codebase, one database.

Publishing Pipeline

Three Destinations, One Build

No Xcode. No Android Studio. No provisioning profiles. No code signing headaches. Adalo handles the native build pipeline—you provide your content and developer accounts.

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Design
Build on the visual canvas with Ada
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Compile
Native IPA + APK via Codemagic
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Test
TestFlight, APK install, staging URL
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Submit
Guided store submission workflow
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Live
App Store + Google Play + Web
Apple App Store

Apple App Store

  • Native IPA build—not a web wrapper or PWA
  • Adalo handles code signing and provisioning
  • Apple Developer Account required ($99/year)
  • Review typically 24–48 hours
Google Play

Google Play Store

  • Native APK build from the same Adalo project
  • One-time $25 developer registration
  • Review typically a few hours to a few days
  • Same app, same database, same logic
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Web App

  • Deploys as a responsive web app automatically
  • Share via URL—no store submission needed
  • Same build, same data, same user accounts
  • Progressive Web App capabilities included
Responsibility Split

What Adalo Handles vs. What You Provide

Adalo takes care of the technical complexity. You bring the content and developer accounts.

✅ Adalo Handles

  • Native IPA and APK compilation via Codemagic build pipeline
  • Code signing and certificate management
  • Build versioning and update deployment
  • Store submission workflow and metadata guidance
  • Web hosting and custom domain setup
  • Database hosting, user authentication, and API infrastructure

→ You Provide

  • Apple Developer Program account ($99/year)
  • Google Play Developer account ($25 one-time)
  • App icon (1024x1024px), screenshots, and store description
  • Privacy policy URL (free generators available)
  • Content that complies with store review guidelines
  • Adalo paid plan starting at $36/mo (unlimited usage)
Why Adalo for Publishing

The Fastest, Most Affordable Path to the App Stores

Build and publish native apps to the App Store, Google Play, and web without writing code, hiring developers, or learning Xcode and Android Studio.

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Zero DevOps

No Xcode, no Android Studio, no CI/CD pipelines to maintain. No provisioning profiles, no keystores, no code signing certificates to manage. Adalo handles the entire native build infrastructure.

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Three Platforms, One Build

iOS, Android, and web from a single Adalo project. Same database, same logic, same screens. No separate codebases to maintain, no duplicate development effort, no platform-specific bugs to track down.

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Under 7 Minutes

Average compile time from clicking Publish to a finished native binary. Traditional build pipelines take hours to configure and minutes to run each time. Adalo builds are fast and fully managed.

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$36/mo All-In

Unlimited builds, unlimited publishing, no per-build charges, no caps on actions, users, records, or storage. The lowest price for native app store publishing with truly unlimited usage.

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AI Gets You to v1 Faster

Ada, Adalo's AI builder, generates your full app from a description — screens, database, navigation, logic. Magic Start means your app is build-ready in minutes, not weeks. Get to your first TestFlight build faster than any traditional development approach.

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Instant Updates, No Re-Review

Web app changes deploy instantly with one click. For iOS and Android, most content and logic updates don't require a new app store review — Adalo's architecture lets you update data, screens, and configuration without resubmitting the binary.

Compare Your Options

App Publishing: Adalo vs. Traditional vs. Competitors

See how publishing your app with Adalo compares to doing it yourself or using other platforms.

Feature Adalo Traditional (Xcode + Android Studio) Other No-Code Platforms
Required tools ✅ Web browser only Xcode (Mac required), Android Studio, command line Varies—some require IDE setup
Build time ✅ Under 7 minutes average 30–60 minutes per build (after setup) 5–30 minutes
Code signing ✅ Handled automatically Manual: certificates, profiles, keystores Partially automated
Multi-platform ✅ iOS + Android + Web from one build Separate codebases per platform Varies—many are web-only or single-platform
Cost ✅ $36/mo (unlimited) $99/yr Apple + $25 Google + developer salaries $80–$189/mo for publishing (FlutterFlow, Thunkable)
Learning curve ✅ Visual canvas, no code Months to learn Swift/Kotlin + publishing Varies—some require framework knowledge
Update deployment ✅ Content syncs instantly; features via new build New build + store review for every change Varies by platform
Publishing Numbers

Adalo Publishing at a Glance

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Average Build Time
7+
Avg Builds Per Maker
99%+
Build Success Rate
55/30/15
iOS / Android / Web Split
Best Practices

Tips for a Smooth Publishing Experience

Follow these patterns to get your app approved quickly and avoid common pitfalls in the store review process.

📋 Complete Your Metadata First

Write your app description, prepare screenshots (6.5" and 5.5" for iOS, phone and tablet for Android), and create your 1024x1024 app icon before starting the submission. Having assets ready avoids back-and-forth during the review process.

🔒 Set Up Your Privacy Policy

Both Apple and Google require a publicly accessible privacy policy URL. This must describe what data your app collects, how it is used, and how users can request deletion. Free generators are available online—set this up before your first submission.

🧪 Test on Real Devices via TestFlight

Always test your iOS build via TestFlight and your Android build by installing the APK directly on a device. Emulators miss real-world issues like push notification timing, camera behavior, and network transitions.

✅ Follow Store Review Guidelines

Most App Store rejections are not technical—they are content-related. No placeholder content, no broken links, no misleading descriptions. Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material Design standards are worth reviewing before submission.

📸 Take Great Screenshots

App Store screenshots sell your app. Use Adalo's device preview to capture your actual app running on different form factors. Show real functionality, not empty states. Apple requires 6.5" and 5.5" screenshots; Google requires phone and 7" tablet.

📝 Write a Compelling Description

Your store listing description should lead with the core problem your app solves, not feature lists. Use short sentences, bullet points for features, and social proof if available. Both Apple and Google index your description for search.

What You Need

Requirements for Publishing

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Apple Developer Account

Required by Apple for all App Store submissions. Costs $99/year. Enroll at developer.apple.com—approval typically takes 24–48 hours for individual accounts.

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Google Play Developer Account

Required by Google for all Play Store submissions. One-time $25 registration fee. Enroll at play.google.com/console—approval is typically immediate.

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Adalo Paid Plan ($36/mo)

App store publishing requires an Adalo paid plan starting at $36/mo with unlimited usage. No caps on actions, users, records, or storage. The free plan includes 500 records for prototyping before you commit.

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App Icon, Screenshots & Privacy Policy

Apple requires a 1024x1024px app icon, screenshots for each device size, and a privacy policy URL. Google Play has similar requirements. Adalo's publishing workflow guides you through the exact specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About App Publishing

What is Adalo?

Adalo is the no-code app builder that pairs AI-powered generation with a visual multi-screen canvas, so entrepreneurs and business teams can design, build, and publish custom database-driven apps to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and web from a single project—no code, no developers required.

How much does it cost to publish an app to the App Store and Google Play?

With Adalo, app publishing starts at $36/month with unlimited usage—no caps on actions, users, records, or storage. You also need an Apple Developer Account ($99/year) and a Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time). That is the total cost: $36/mo + developer accounts. Traditional publishing typically costs $50,000–$150,000 for developer salaries alone.

How long does the App Store review process take?

Apple's App Store review typically takes 24–48 hours after submission. Google Play review is typically a few hours to a few days. Web deployment via Adalo is instant—no review process needed. Build compilation itself averages under 7 minutes.

Can I test my app before publishing to the App Store?

Yes. Adalo supports multiple testing methods: device preview in the editor for quick checks, TestFlight for iOS beta testing with up to 10,000 testers, direct APK installation for Android testing, and staging URLs for web app preview. Always test on real devices before submitting to stores.

What if my app gets rejected by the App Store?

Most App Store rejections are content-related, not technical: missing privacy policy, placeholder content, broken links, or misleading metadata. Adalo's publishing workflow guides you through requirements to minimize rejections. If rejected, Apple provides specific feedback—fix the issue in Adalo and resubmit. The resubmission review is typically faster than the initial review.

Do I need an Apple Developer Account?

Yes, for App Store publishing. Apple requires all developers to enroll in the Apple Developer Program ($99/year) to submit apps. This is an Apple requirement, not an Adalo requirement. You can build and test your app on Adalo's free plan before enrolling. For Google Play, you need a Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time fee).

Can I update my app after it is published?

Yes. Content and data changes sync immediately without a new store submission—update your database, change text, or modify images and users see the changes right away. Layout and feature changes require a new build and store review cycle. Adalo handles build versioning automatically.

What is the difference between native builds and web wrappers?

Native builds (what Adalo produces) are compiled binaries—IPA files for iOS and APK files for Android—that run directly on the device operating system. They have full access to device capabilities like push notifications, camera, GPS, and biometric auth. Web wrappers package a website inside a native shell—they look like apps but run in a hidden browser, resulting in slower performance, limited device access, and higher App Store rejection rates.

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Resources & Guides

Learn How to Publish Your App

Step-by-step guides, documentation, and tutorials to help you build, test, and publish to every platform.

Documentation

Publishing to the iOS App Store

Complete walkthrough: Apple Developer setup, app icon requirements, screenshot specs, metadata, and submission process.

View docs →
Documentation

Publishing to Google Play

Google Play Console setup, APK builds, content ratings, store listing requirements, and review process.

View docs →
Documentation

Relational Database Basics

Understand collections, relationships, and record linking—the foundation of any data-driven app across all three platforms.

View docs →
Tutorial

Google Sheets to App via SheetBridge

Already managing data in spreadsheets? Connect Google Sheets as a relational database and publish your app to all three platforms.

Read guide →

Ready to Publish Your App?

Start building on our free plan with your own hosted Postgres database and 500 free records. Describe your app to Ada, customize it on the visual canvas, and publish to the Apple App Store, Google Play, and web at $36/mo with unlimited usage.

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