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Mobile Deployment

ChurchApps mobile apps are built and deployed using Expo EAS Build and distributed through the app stores.

Building​

Android​

npm run build:android

iOS​

eas build --platform ios --profile production

Submitting to App Stores​

Android — Google Play Store​

After a successful EAS build, the Android binary (AAB) is submitted to the Google Play Store through the Play Console.

iOS — Apple App Store​

Submit the iOS build directly via EAS:

eas submit --platform ios

OTA Updates​

For JavaScript-only changes that do not require app store review, use over-the-air (OTA) updates:

npm run update:production

This uses EAS Update to push changes directly to users without a full store submission.

tip

OTA updates are significantly faster than store builds — changes can reach users in minutes rather than days. Use them for bug fixes, copy changes, and minor UI updates that do not involve native code changes.

Version Numbers​

Before creating a store build, version numbers must be updated in multiple files:

  • package.json
  • app.config.js
  • android/app/build.gradle
  • ios/*/Info.plist
  • ios/*/project.pbxproj
warning

Forgetting to update version numbers in all files will cause build failures or app store rejection. Double-check every file listed above before starting a production build.