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August 20, 2025
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Can I publish my app on the App Store and Google Play?

Find out how to publish your Bravo Studio app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, step by step
Toby Oliver
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Toby Oliver

Bravo Studio has become a popular no-code platform for turning design files into real mobile apps. One of the most important questions for anyone building an app with Bravo is whether they can publish it on the major app stores. After all, reaching users means making your app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

In this article, we will walk you through the process of publishing your Bravo app on both platforms. You will learn what is involved, how Bravo supports publishing, and what steps you need to take to get your app into the hands of users around the world.

Does Bravo Support Publishing to Both Stores?

Yes, Bravo Studio allows you to publish your app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The platform supports building native apps for iOS and Android devices, ensuring your app can reach users on the most popular mobile operating systems.

Whether you want to launch on iPhones, iPads, or Android smartphones and tablets, Bravo generates the necessary files and formats that meet the technical requirements of both stores. This means your app can be submitted, reviewed, and published just like any other native app developed with traditional coding.

Bravo’s support for both platforms gives you the flexibility to target a wide audience without the need to build separate apps from scratch.

How Does Bravo Help You Prepare Your App for Publishing?

Bravo Studio simplifies the process of preparing your app for submission to the app stores by generating the necessary build files. When your app is ready, Bravo produces the compiled APK file for Android and the IPA file for iOS.

Publishing apps on these platforms requires specific technical steps, including app signing, creating provisioning profiles, and managing certificates. Bravo helps guide you through these often complex requirements so you can prepare your app correctly.

For iOS apps, you will need an Apple Developer account to manage certificates and provisioning profiles. For Android apps, a Google Play Developer account is required to upload your APK file. Bravo’s documentation and tools assist you in creating and uploading these files properly.

By handling much of the technical work behind the scenes, Bravo lets you focus more on your app design and functionality instead of the complexities of app packaging.

For a more detailed step-by-step guide on preparing your app for publishing with Bravo, check out their official Publishing Guide.

Testing Your App Before Publishing

Before submitting your app to the app stores, thorough testing is essential. Bravo makes this easier by providing the Bravo Vision app, which allows you to preview and interact with your app on real devices.

Using Bravo Vision, you can see exactly how your app will behave once installed. This helps you catch any design issues, navigation problems, or bugs before going live. Testing on multiple devices and screen sizes ensures a consistent user experience across platforms.

Regular testing also helps you verify that your app’s connections to live data sources and APIs work correctly. Identifying and fixing issues early reduces the chances of your app being rejected during the store review process.

Taking the time to test thoroughly with Bravo Vision is a crucial step in delivering a polished, reliable app to your users.

Key Requirements and Guidelines for App Stores

Both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have specific rules and guidelines that your app must follow to be accepted.

For the Apple App Store, these guidelines cover areas such as content restrictions, user privacy, security, and performance. Apple requires apps to provide a clear privacy policy, avoid inappropriate content, and offer a smooth user experience without crashes or bugs.

Google Play Store also has detailed policies related to app content, data usage, and advertising. Google emphasizes user safety and requires developers to disclose how user data is collected and used.

To avoid rejection, it is important to review the store guidelines carefully before submitting your app. Make sure your app meets the technical requirements, follows design best practices, and complies with all legal and ethical standards.

Bravo's publishing documentation includes tips to help you understand and meet these requirements, increasing your chances of a smooth approval process. 

Post-Publishing Considerations

After your app is published, your work is not over. Maintaining and updating your app is important to keep users engaged and fix any issues that arise.

Bravo makes it easy to update your app’s design and functionality. You can make changes in your design tool, sync those updates in Bravo, and generate a new build to submit to the app stores.

Be prepared to monitor user reviews and feedback on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Responding to user concerns and releasing timely updates can improve your app’s reputation and ratings.

Keep in mind that both stores have processes for app updates. You will need to submit new versions for review, so plan your update schedule accordingly.

Staying active and responsive after publishing will help you grow your app’s user base and ensure long-term success.

Publishing your Bravo Studio app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store is not only possible but supported every step of the way. Bravo helps you prepare the necessary files, guides you through technical requirements, and offers options whether you want to publish on your own or with assistance.

By thoroughly testing your app and following store guidelines, you can increase your chances of a smooth approval process. After publishing, ongoing updates and user engagement are key to maintaining a successful app.

If you are ready to reach a wider audience and share your app with the world, Bravo Studio provides the tools and support you need to make it happen.

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