AI-Powered Build Intelligence & Secure Distribution
Upload & Distribute Your Build
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Every feature you need, all in a single system.
7-Day Expiry
Links automatically expire after 7 days for security
Team Sharing
Perfect for QA teams and stakeholder reviews
Download Analytics
Track who downloads your builds and when
BuildStudio Distribute vs TestFlight vs Firebase App Distribution
| BuildStudio | TestFlight | Firebase App Distribution | Diawi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| iOS | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apple Developer required | Only for iOS signing | Yes ($99/yr) | Only for iOS signing | Only for iOS signing |
| Apple review for external testers | No | Yes (days) | No | No |
| Tester limit | Unlimited | 10,000 | Unlimited | Limited on free |
| QR code install | ✅ | Link | Link | ✅ |
| Auto-expire builds | ✅ configurable | 90 days | 90 days | 30 days |
| Build size limit | Large | 4GB | 2GB | 200MB free |
| Analytics (installs) | Basic | Yes | Yes | Basic |
| Cost | Free | Free (needs Dev program) | Free | Paid tiers |
BuildStudio fits the gap between Firebase (great for Android + teams already on Google) and TestFlight (required if you want App Store-adjacent beta). Best for: daily dev builds, quick share-with-designer loops, pre-TestFlight sanity checks, internal-only builds without wrangling a TestFlight invite.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I distribute an Android APK or iOS IPA for testing?
Upload your `.apk` or `.ipa`. BuildStudio generates a shareable link that installs directly on registered devices (iOS Ad Hoc) or any Android device. Testers scan a QR code or open the link — no Google Play or TestFlight setup needed.
What's the difference between BuildStudio Distribute, TestFlight and Firebase App Distribution?
TestFlight requires Apple Developer account ($99/yr) and review for external testers. Firebase is free but Android-only for direct install. BuildStudio Distribute is free, works for both platforms, no review delays — ideal for daily dev builds and internal beta.
How do I install an Ad Hoc iOS IPA on my iPhone?
Your device UDID must be in the Ad Hoc provisioning profile signed into the build. Our tool works with your already-signed IPA. Use our UDID Finder to grab device UDIDs from testers, add them in Apple Developer portal, rebuild, upload here.
Is the APK/IPA file I upload public?
No. Every build gets a unique obfuscated URL; only people you share it with can download. You can set an expiration date or revoke access anytime from the dashboard. Downloads are rate-limited by IP to prevent abuse.
Can I use this for internal enterprise Android distribution?
Yes. Upload a signed release APK, share the link with your team. No MDM or private store needed. Works for demo apps, employee-only tools, beta rollouts.
Smarter quality checks. Faster deployments.
Better apps.
