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"Preview app"

How to preview your app before publishing

Get user-friendly tools to help you test your app’s design, functionality, and user experience before launching it on the app stores. You can preview your app using the simulator or test it on a real mobile device.

If you are creating an app using your website, it is important to establish connectivity before the app can be previewed.

A frowny face during preview usually means your app is not connected to your website. Ensure your website is live and properly connected to resolve the issue.

Testing with emulators

The preview simulator allows you to test your app within your browser using Android and iOS emulators.

Step 1: Navigate to preview

  • Log in to your Apps account.
  • Here, you’ll find the Android emulator and iOS emulator to test your app.

Step 2: Explore the emulators

  • Use your mouse to scroll, tap, swipe, and click on the emulated mobile screen.
  • Navigate through different sections to test app interactions.

Step 3: Evaluate your app

  • Check how different features, screens, and functions perform.
  • Identify any glitches or issues before moving forward.
  • The emulators provide a real-time experience of how your app will function on mobile devices.

Use the Restart button to relaunch your app, and the Screenshot button to capture the current screen.

Testing on real devices

For a more accurate experience, you can test your app on an actual mobile device using Apps preview apps.

Step 1: Select the right preview app

Depending on your app type, choose the relevant Apps preview app:

  • WordPress Preview – For WordPress-based apps
  • WooCommerce Preview – For WooCommerce store apps
  • Web to App Preview – For converting websites into apps
  • Custom App Preview – For apps built from scratch

Step 2: Generate a QR code

  • Select the preview app corresponding to your project.
  • Click Test app on a real device.

Step 4: Download and preview

  • Scan the QR code using your mobile device.
  • Follow the link to download the preview app.
  • Install the app on your real device.
  • On the first screen, you will see two options - Get started and Skip
  • Click on Get started.
  • Login to the app using your Apps credentials.
  • Start testing it directly on your device.

Testing your app on a real device provides deeper insights into performance, responsiveness, and usability.

See how your app performs on any mobile device using the “Test on a real device” feature.

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