Help developers test beta versions of their apps and App Clips using the TestFlight app. Download TestFlight on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Watch, and iMessage.
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Help developers test beta versions of their apps and App Clips using the TestFlight app. Download TestFlight on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Watch, and iMessage.
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 and have a device that you can use to test. You’ll be able to access the builds that the developer makes available to you.
Note: Developers can choose to set criteria for their beta, such as a preferred device or OS. You must have the preferred device and OS in order to accept the invitation. You can tap or click Learn More in the invite to view the specific device and OS requirements the developer is looking for.
If you’re a member of the developer’s team, the developer can give you access to all builds or certain builds.
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Each build is available to test for up to 90 days, starting from the day the developer uploads their build. You can see how many days you have left for testing under the app name in TestFlight. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is available and will include instructions on what you need to test. Alternatively, with TestFlight 3 or later, you can turn on automatic updates to have the latest beta builds install automatically.
When the testing period is over, 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 only during beta testing, and any in-app purchases made during testing will not carry over to App Store versions.
Apple-Hosted Background Assets: Devices must be running iOS/iPadOS 26 or later, and macOS 26 or later.
Managed Background Assets: Devices must be running iOS/iPadOS 16 or later, macOS 13 or later, tvOS 18.5 or later, and visionOS 2.4 or later.
To get started, install TestFlight 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 will include a description of the beta app and may also include screenshots, the app category, and criteria you must meet to join the beta. You can install the beta app on up to 30 devices.
If you do not meet the tester criteria, the beta invitation will inform you that the developer requires you to test with a specific device and OS when you tap or click Learn More on the beta invitation. If you have a device that meets the critiera, you can install TestFlight on the device and then accept the beta invitation.
Keep in mind that 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.
Note: 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.
Note: If a compatible build is available for your device, an Install button will appear, allowing you to accept the invitation and install the compatible build.
If you’re a returning tester, tap Update or Open.
Note: If a compatible build is available for your device, an Install button will appear, allowing you to accept the invitation and install the compatible build.
If you’re a returning tester, click Update or Open.
Note: If a compatible build is available for your device, an Install button will appear, allowing you to accept the invitation and install the compatible build
If you’re a returning tester, touch Update or Open.
If you’re testing an iOS app that includes an iMessage app, launch the beta app from the Home Screen.
If you’re testing an app that’s for iMessage only or a sticker pack, launch it from within Messages.
After accepting your email or public link invitation to test the app, you’ll see the option to test the App Clip in TestFlight. You can install either the app or the App Clip on your device (but not both at once), and can replace one with the other at any time. If the app is installed on your device, testing the App Clip will replace the app and some app data may be lost. You can reinstall the app by tapping Install on the app’s page in TestFlight.
Note: If a compatible build is available for your device, an Install button will appear, allowing you to accept the invitation and install the compatible build.
If you’re a returning tester, tap Update or Open.
After installing TestFlight 3 or later for iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS, TestFlight for visionOS, or TestFlight for macOS, you’ll be prompted to turn on automatic updates. This allows the latest available beta builds to install automatically. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is installed on your device. Automatic updates can be turned off at any time.
Use TestFlight to change automatic update settings for all of the beta apps you’re testing using TestFlight:
Note: This setting will apply to all new beta app builds. Beta apps that have automatic updates set at the individual app level won’t be affected
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Use TestFlight to change automatic update settings for individual beta apps you’re testing:
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When viewing an app in TestFlight, you'll see the latest available build by default. You can still test all other builds that are available to you.
If you already have the App Store version of the app installed on your device, the beta version of the app will replace it. After you download the beta app, you’ll see an orange dot next to its name that identifies it as a beta.
When you accept a TestFlight invitation through a public link, your name and email address aren’t visible to the developer. However, they’ll be able to see your number of sessions and crashes, the day you installed their app, and the latest installed version.
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While testing a beta version of an app or App Clip, you can send the developer feedback about issues you experience or make suggestions for improvements based on the “What to Test” content. Feedback you submit through TestFlight is also provided to Apple as part of the TestFlight service.
If you do not wish to accept a public link invitation, you can easily provide feedback to let the developer know why. After dismissing the beta invitation, you’ll see the Leave Feedback card at the top of the Apps page. Tap or click Leave Feedback, select your reason for declining from the list, and then tap or click Submit. Once you receive confirmation that your feedback has been sent, tap or click Done.
You can send feedback through the TestFlight app or directly from the beta app or beta App Clip by taking a screenshot, and you can report a crash after it occurs. If you were invited to test an app with a public link, you can choose not to provide your email address or other personal information to the developer. Apple will also receive all feedback you submit and will be able to tie it to your Apple Account.
For iOS or iPadOS:
If your device is running an OS earlier than iOS 13 or iPadOS 13, tap Send Beta Feedback to compose an email to the developer. The feedback email contains detailed information about the beta app and about your iOS device. You can also provide additional information, such as necessary screenshots and steps required to reproduce any issues. Your email address will be visible to the developer when you send email feedback through the TestFlight app even if you were invited through a public link.
For visionOS:
For macOS:
Note: You can drag and drop screenshots into the feedback text field.
For iOS or iPadOS:
For macOS:
If you experience a crash while testing a beta app or beta App Clip, you’ll receive an alert asking if you want to send crash details to the developer through TestFlight. Developers can opt out of receiving this type of feedback, so this option is only available if the developer has it enabled.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for iOS or iPadOS, tap Share, add any additional comments, then tap Submit.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for macOS, click Report, add any additional comments, then click OK, Send, or Reopen.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for visionOS, touch Share, add any additional comments, then pinch Submit.
To provide feedback on a tvOS app, open TestFlight, go to app’s page, go to the Information section to view the developer's email address, and send them an email. Provide as much information as you can, including screenshots and steps required to reproduce any issues you encountered. Please note that your email address will be visible to the developer when you send email feedback through TestFlight.
If you need to contact the developer while you’re testing their beta app for reasons other than feedback, you can view their email address. In TestFlight, go to the app’s page, go to the Information section, and tap App Details to view the developer’s email address.
If you don’t accept your email invitation, the beta app won’t be installed, you won’t be listed as a tester, and Apple won’t take any action with respect to your email address. Additionally, you can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of the invitation email to notify the developer that you’d like to be removed from their list. If you accepted the invitation and no longer wish to test the app, you can delete yourself as a tester by visiting the app’s Information page in TestFlight and tapping Stop Testing.