Overview
Rocket gives you multiple ways to share and distribute your app. Choose based on your needs:- Web links - Instant sharing via public URLs (for web or mobile apps)
- Download builds - Installable files for testing
- App stores - Official distribution through Google Play or App Store
Launch a web link
Best for: Quick sharing, demos, testing with stakeholders Rocket deploys your app to Netlify and gives you a public URL. Anyone with the link can access your app in their browser. No installation needed. What you get:- A public web URL
- Instant sharing - works on any device with a browser
- Updates automatically when you relaunch
- No app store approval needed
Launch your web app
Get a public URL and share your web app in one click.
Launch your mobile app
Get a web link for your mobile app (PWA).
Download builds
Best for: Testing on real devices, internal distribution, beta testing Download installable files (APK for Android, IPA for iOS) that you can install directly on devices. This is useful for testing before submitting to app stores. What you get:- Android: APK file you can install on Android devices
- iOS: IPA file (coming soon)
- Full app functionality for testing
- No app store required
Download app
Build and download APK files for Android.
Install an APK on Android
Learn how to install downloaded APK files.
App stores
Best for: Public distribution, reaching millions of users, monetization Submit your app to Google Play Store or Apple App Store for official public distribution. This requires developer accounts and approval processes. What you get:- Google Play: Reach Android users worldwide
- App Store: Reach iOS users worldwide
- Official app store presence
- Discoverability through store search
- In-app purchases and monetization options
- Developer account (99/year for Apple)
- App store review and approval process
- Compliance with store policies
Google play
Step-by-step guide to Google Play submission.
Apple store
Step-by-step guide to App Store submission.
Summary
Compare all options at a glance:| Option | Speed | Audience | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web link | Instant | Anyone with link | None |
| Web link (mobile app) | Instant | Anyone with link | None |
| Download builds | Minutes | Testers with devices | Device setup |
| App stores | Days/weeks | Public | Developer account, approval |
- Need to share quickly? → Launch a web link (instant, no approval)
- Testing before launch? → Download builds (install on test devices)
- Ready for public release? → Submit to app stores (requires developer accounts)
Custom domains
Want a branded URL? You can connect a custom domain to your launched web or mobile app.Connect to a custom domain
Use your own domain name for your launched app.