TestFlight
Apple's official platform for distributing beta versions of iOS apps to internal team members and external testers before they are published to the public App Store.
What it is
TestFlight allows developers to invite users via email or public link to install an unreleased iOS app on their physical devices. It provides a secure feedback loop, allowing testers to submit crash reports and screenshots directly back to the development team through the native TestFlight app.
When you would use it
You use TestFlight when you have a working iOS application that needs real-world testing on physical iPhones before submitting it for final App Store review.
Common operations
- Releasing a staging build to QA engineers.
- Conducting a public beta test with early adopters.