This walkthrough covers the basics of getting started with TestApp.io — from uploading your first release to collecting feedback from your team.
Getting Started
After signing up at portal.testapp.io, here is the typical onboarding flow:
- Create your team — Invite team members with appropriate roles.
- Create your app — Add your iOS or Android app to the portal.
- Upload a release — Upload your APK or IPA file manually or via CI/CD.
- Distribute to testers — Share internally via the mobile app or externally via share links.
Distributing Builds
TestApp.io supports two distribution methods that you can use side by side:
Internal Team Distribution
Team members who have joined your workspace can install builds and participate in testing:
- TestApp.io Mobile App (iOS / Android) — Testers receive push notifications when new builds are uploaded, install with a single tap, work through assigned tasks, and submit feedback with screenshots and videos directly from their phone. See the Mobile App Getting Started guide.
- Portal — Install from the web by tapping "Install on Device" from a mobile browser. See Install from Portal.
External Sharing
For clients, stakeholders, or external QA testers who do not need a TestApp.io account:
- Share Links — Create public install pages with optional password protection, expiration dates, and install limits. Each link has its own analytics showing views and installs. See Share Links Guide.
Key Features
TestApp.io is more than a distribution tool. Here is what you can do from the portal and mobile app:
Release Distribution
- Upload Android (APK) and iOS (IPA) builds in one place
- Testers install via the mobile app, portal, or share links
- No review process — uploads are available instantly
- Automate uploads with ta-cli or CI/CD integrations
Task Management
- Create tasks manually, from blocker reports, or from integrated tools
- Organize with Kanban board or table view
- Set priorities from Low to Blocker
- Generate tasks automatically with AI from your release notes
- Testers can view and update tasks from the mobile app
- Learn more: Task Management Guide
Blocker Tracking
- Report critical issues that block a release
- Blockers surface on dashboards, version pages, and release lists
- Track resolution with notes and audit trail
- Learn more: Blocker Tracking Guide
Feedback and Comments
- Testers submit feedback with screenshots, screen recordings, and other attachments
- Threaded replies, emoji reactions, and @mentions keep conversations organized
- Available in both the portal and mobile app
- Learn more: Comments Guide
Version Lifecycle
- Manage versions through stages: Planning, Development, Testing, Ready, Released, Archived
- Track quality with blocker counts and task completion
- Use Playbooks (release checklists) for App Store and Play Store submissions
- Learn more: Version Lifecycle Guide
Integrations
- JIRA — 2-way sync with OAuth 2.0. Setup guide
- Linear — 2-way sync with real-time webhooks. Setup guide
- Slack — Real-time notifications via OAuth. Setup guide
- Microsoft Teams — Adaptive Card notifications via Power Automate. Setup guide
- CI/CD — GitHub Actions, Bitrise, CircleCI, Fastlane, Jenkins, and more
Collaboration
- Activity feed with real-time updates across your team
- Comments with threaded replies, emoji reactions, and @mentions
- Leaderboard tracking team engagement and contributions
Next Steps
- Getting Started with the Mobile App — Set up testers on their phones
- Share Links — Distribute to external testers and clients
- How to Create a Release
- Home Dashboard Overview
- Install Releases from the Portal
Need help? Contact us or visit help.testapp.io.