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App Store updates

Goal​

Parents update via App Store without sideload.

For whom​

Users with installed iOS app.

Where in the app​

In-app update prompt opens App Store; admin /admin/app-updates iOS tab.

Prerequisites​

App installed via TestFlight or App Store.

Step by step​

  1. App compares build number with server on startup.
  2. If newer: New version available prompt.
  3. Tap Open in App Store — install the update.
  4. Admin registers minimum version + App Store URL in /admin/app-updates (iOS).
  5. Upload builds via App Store Connect / TestFlight (not via APK upload).

Options & settings​

Optional: IOS_APP_STORE_URL in server .env as fallback.

Tips & troubleshooting​

Increase versionCode in android/app/build.gradle; npm run ios:prod syncs to iOS. Then upload TestFlight build.

See also​