Publish in Base44
Click Publish in the Base44 editor. The app is hosted on a base44.app address and every later Publish updates the live version.
How it works
Wrap with WebViewGold
Insert the URL into WebViewGold for iOS and WebViewGold for Android, set name, icon and splash screen, switch on the native features you want. No coding.
Submit with a guarantee
App Store & Google Play approval guarantee – or your money back within 14 days. 96.4% of all WebViewGold apps get approved by the review teams on the first attempt.
App Store vs. Google Play at a glance
| Apple App Store | Google Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer account | $99 per year | $25 one-time |
| Build tool | Xcode on a Mac or the Cloud Builder | Android Studio on Windows, macOS or Linux or the Cloud Builder |
| WebViewGold license | $109 one-time | $109 one-time |
| Review time | usually within 24 to 48 hours | usually a few days, up to a week for new developer accounts |
| Testing before launch | Optional (TestFlight) | Mandatory 14-day closed test with 12 testers for new personal accounts |
| Third-party login rule | Sign in with Apple (or equivalent) required if you offer Google/Facebook login | No equivalent rule |
| Digital purchases | In-App Purchase required (RevenueCat supported) | Google Play Billing required in most cases (RevenueCat supported) |
| Detailed walkthrough | Base44 → App Store | Base44 → Google Play |
The plan for Base44 apps
Do iOS and Android in parallel: both apps use the same URL and the same settings.
Publish your Base44 app on your own domain
Connect your own domain in the app settings (paid plans) and update the DNS records as shown. Use the published URL, not the editor preview, in the app.
Fix the store blockers once
Privacy policy page, account deletion, responsive layout down to 320 px, no builder badges, HTTPS everywhere. Run the free readiness check to see what is missing.
Configure WebViewGold for iOS and Android
Paste the URL, set app name, icon and splash screen in Config.swift and Config.java or in the Cloud Builder. Enable push notifications and the features you need.
Build both apps
Xcode and Android Studio, or the Cloud Builder in the browser for both. The Cloud Builder also uploads to App Store Connect and the Play Console.
Create both listings and submit
Same screenshots (per device size), same description, same privacy policy URL. Start the Google Play closed test the same day you submit to Apple so both reviews run in parallel.
Base44 specifics
Stack
React front end generated by Base44 with Base44's own built-in database, authentication and integrations
Authentication
Base44 built-in authentication (email and Google login). Google and Facebook logins need the WebViewGold Social Login Helper inside the app; Sign in with Apple is handled automatically.
Payments
Stripe integration. Digital goods sold inside the apps go through In-App Purchase / Google Play Billing (RevenueCat); physical goods keep your web checkout.
Domain
Default: yourapp.base44.app. Connect your own domain in the app settings (paid plans) and update the DNS records as shown.
Updates
Publish again in Base44 and the app shows the new version immediately.
Badge
Made with Base44: Disable the Base44 branding in the app settings if your plan allows it, so no link to another platform sits inside your store app.
Store-readiness prompt
Paste into Base44, review the changes, publish.
Prompt to paste into Base44
Prepare this app for publishing as a native iOS and Android app (it will run inside a native WebView wrapper): 1. Add a Privacy Policy page and a Terms page with placeholder text I can edit; link them from the footer and settings. 2. Add a "Delete my account" button in the user settings that removes the user's data and account after a confirmation dialog. 3. Make sure the whole app is responsive from 320px to tablet widths, without horizontal scrolling, and that buttons are at least 44px tall. 4. Remove any "Made with Base44" badge, external promotional links and "Download our app" banners. 5. Show a clear retry message when data fails to load instead of a blank screen. 6. Set the page title to the app name (max 30 characters) and add a meta description.
Native features on both platforms
Documented for iOS and Android; the JavaScript calls are identical on both platforms.
Push notifications
Remote push via OneSignal or Pushwoosh, local scheduled pushes via a JavaScript call, permission prompt at the moment you choose.
DocumentationSocial Login Helper
Google and Facebook logins work inside the app; Sign in with Apple is handled automatically.
DocumentationUniversal Links
Links from emails (magic links, password resets) open directly in the app.
DocumentationIn-app purchases
App Store subscriptions and one-time purchases via RevenueCat, triggered from your web app.
DocumentationOffline screen and fallback
A native "Try again" screen when the user is offline, or a local HTML fallback.
DocumentationFrequently asked questions
Does Base44 publish to the App Store or Google Play itself?
Base44 publishes web apps. To list your app in the stores you wrap the published URL with WebViewGold for iOS and Android, which gives you the native app projects (or Cloud Builder builds) that Apple and Google accept.
Will the Base44 login work inside the app?
Email login works out of the box. For Google login enable WebViewGold's Social Login Helper, which opens the OAuth step in a browser window and returns to your app.
My Base44 app is behind a login. Is that a review problem?
No, as long as you provide a demo account in the App Review notes (App Store Connect) and in the Play Console app access section. Reviewers must be able to see the real content.
Should I launch on iOS and Android at the same time?
Yes, if you can. Both apps use the same web app, so the extra work is one more license and one more listing. Start the Google Play closed test early: for new personal accounts it takes 14 days before production is available.
Do I need two WebViewGold licenses?
Yes, one for iOS and one for Android. Each is a one-time payment with free updates, and the Full Service package covers both if you prefer our team to do everything.