OtaKit Blog

Capacitor OTA updates, explained properly

Agent-driven release workflows, how live updates work, what Apple and Google actually allow, honest comparisons, and battle-tested migration guides.

GuidesAugust 30, 2026

Ship Capacitor updates with AI agents

Ask Claude Code or Codex to ship an OTA update. It checks compatibility, uploads, and stops for your approval before anything reaches a device.

4 min read
ComplianceSeptember 2, 2026

Google Play now requires API 36

Since 31 August 2026, Google Play rejects new apps and updates that target below Android 16 (API 36). What changed, what it means for a Capacitor app, and the extension to 1 November.

6 min read
GuidesSeptember 2, 2026

iOS 27 makes UIScene mandatory

Apps built with the iOS 27 SDK must adopt the scene-based lifecycle or they do not launch at all. What Capacitor 8.5 changed, the two-command migration, and where it goes wrong.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 2, 2026

Capacitor 9: what changes, and what to do first

Capacitor 9 is forecast for the end of November 2026: Cordova becomes optional, the iOS runtime is Swift, XCFramework distribution ends. Plus the CocoaPods deadline hiding inside it.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 2, 2026

Vibe code your app from your phone with Claude Code and OtaKit

A real mobile-only dev loop: drive Claude Code from your phone, build in the cloud, and ship to your installed Capacitor app through CI or the OtaKit MCP server.

7 min read
MigrationJuly 2, 2026

How to migrate from Capgo or Capawesome to OtaKit

A production-grade migration guide: exact config and API translations from Capgo and Capawesome to OtaKit, what maps cleanly, and a safe cutover plan for your install base.

14 min read
GuidesJuly 2, 2026

How OTA updates work in Capacitor apps

What actually happens when a Capacitor app updates over the air: bundles, channels, signed manifests, delta downloads, safe activation, and automatic rollback.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 2, 2026

Are OTA updates allowed? App Store and Google Play rules, explained

What Apple and Google actually say about over-the-air updates, quoted from the primary sources — and the practical line between compliant web-layer updates and rejection territory.

9 min read
ComparisonJuly 2, 2026

The best live update tools for Capacitor apps in 2026

OtaKit vs Capgo vs Capawesome, compared honestly: pricing, delivery architecture, security, agent workflows, and which one fits your Capacitor release process.

10 min read
ComparisonJuly 2, 2026

Why OtaKit is the better, cheaper alternative to Capgo and Capawesome

OtaKit delivers the same live updates for a fraction of the price: no MAU metering, CDN-direct delivery, delta updates, end-to-end encryption, and a fully MIT-licensed stack.

7 min read
ComparisonJuly 2, 2026

The cheaper, better Capgo alternative for Capacitor live updates

Looking for a Capgo alternative? Compare OtaKit pricing, CDN-direct delivery, open-source architecture, release controls, MCP, and Agent Skills.

6 min read
ComparisonJuly 2, 2026

The cheaper, better Capawesome alternative for live updates

Looking for a Capawesome Live Update alternative? Compare OtaKit pricing, CDN-direct delivery, open-source architecture, release controls, MCP, and Agent Skills.

6 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Convert your Next.js app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Turn an existing Next.js app into real iOS and Android apps with Capacitor — static export config, native project setup, plugins, safe areas — then ship JS/CSS changes instantly with OtaKit live updates.

11 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Turn your React app into iOS and Android apps with Capacitor

A step-by-step guide to wrapping a plain React (Vite) app as native iOS and Android with Capacitor — no React Native rewrite — plus over-the-air updates with OtaKit so you can ship fixes without a store review.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Build iOS and Android apps from your Vue app with Capacitor

Convert a Vue 3 (Vite) web app into native iOS and Android apps with Capacitor, add device plugins, and wire up OtaKit live updates to push web-layer changes over the air in minutes.

10 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

How to secure Capacitor OTA updates

OTA updates ship code to production devices, so the pipeline is a security surface. How to sign bundles, verify hashes, encrypt end-to-end, lock down channels, and roll back safely — with OtaKit examples.

10 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Staged rollouts for Capacitor live updates

Ship OTA updates to a slice of users first, watch the health signals, then promote to everyone — or roll back. How to run staged rollouts safely with channels, runtime versions, and OtaKit.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 8, 2026

The ultimate guide to App Store-compliant OTA updates

Apple and Google allow over-the-air updates — within limits. Exactly where the compliance line sits, what you can and cannot ship OTA, and how to stay on the right side of guideline 2.5.2 with Capacitor.

11 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Automate Capacitor OTA releases with GitHub Actions

Turn every merge to main into a live update: a copy-paste GitHub Actions workflow that builds your web app, uploads the bundle, and releases it to a channel with the OtaKit CLI — no manual steps.

9 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

React Native vs Capacitor in 2026: which should you pick?

React Native rewrites your UI in native components; Capacitor wraps your existing web app. An honest comparison of performance, ecosystem, team velocity, and over-the-air updates — and when each one wins.

11 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

CodePush is gone: OTA update alternatives for Capacitor and beyond

Microsoft retired CodePush, and Expo's EAS Update only serves React Native. If you're on Capacitor and need over-the-air updates, here are the real alternatives — and how OtaKit compares.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

7 common Capacitor OTA update mistakes (and how to avoid them)

The failure modes that bite teams shipping live updates: skipping notifyAppReady, breaking native compatibility, no rollback, shipping to everyone at once, ignoring bundle size. What goes wrong and the fix.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Turn your Angular app into iOS and Android apps with Capacitor

Convert an existing Angular app into native iOS and Android apps with Capacitor — no rewrite — then push web-layer changes over the air with OtaKit live updates.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Convert your Nuxt app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Turn a Nuxt 3/4 app into native iOS and Android apps with Capacitor using static generation, add device plugins, and ship instant updates over the air with OtaKit.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Build iOS and Android apps from your SvelteKit app with Capacitor

Wrap a SvelteKit app as native iOS and Android with Capacitor using the static adapter, then wire up OtaKit so you can ship JS and CSS changes over the air in minutes.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Ship iOS and Android apps from Quasar with Capacitor live updates

Quasar has a Capacitor mode built in. Here is how to build native iOS and Android apps from your Quasar project and add over-the-air updates with OtaKit.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Turn any Vite web app into iOS and Android apps with Capacitor

A framework-agnostic guide: take any Vite-built web app to native iOS and Android with Capacitor, then push over-the-air updates with OtaKit. Works with vanilla JS, Solid, Preact, and more.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

From PWA to native app: ship your PWA to the stores with Capacitor

Your PWA already runs everywhere except the App Store. Capacitor wraps it as a native iOS and Android app you can submit, and OtaKit keeps it updated over the air like a PWA.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Ship your Lovable (AI-built) app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Built an app with Lovable, v0, or Bolt? Export the code, wrap it with Capacitor for the App Store and Google Play, and iterate fast with OtaKit over-the-air updates.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 8, 2026

Live updates for Ionic apps with Capacitor and OtaKit

Ionic apps run on Capacitor, so they can update over the air. How to add live updates to an Ionic Angular, React, or Vue app with OtaKit — the affordable Appflow Live Updates alternative.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

How to test Capacitor OTA updates before you ship them

A repeatable way to test live updates on real devices before production: use a staging channel, verify activation and rollback, and catch native compatibility issues early with OtaKit.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Forced and mandatory updates for Capacitor apps

Sometimes an update cannot wait for the next cold start. How to ship immediate, mandatory OTA updates in Capacitor with OtaKit using force-immediate releases and update policies.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Semantic versioning for OTA bundles and native runtimes

How to version OTA bundles and keep them compatible with the native shells in the wild. A practical semver strategy for Capacitor live updates using runtime versions and channels.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Rollback strategies for Capacitor OTA updates

Automatic rollback, manual rollback, and channel roll-forward: the three ways to recover from a bad live update in Capacitor, when to use each, and how OtaKit makes a broken release a non-event.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Background vs foreground app updates: which UX should you pick?

Silent background updates on next launch, or a restart-to-update prompt? The tradeoffs of each OTA update UX and how to configure both with OtaKit launch and resume policies.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Delta updates explained: download only what changed

For asset-heavy apps, full-bundle updates waste bandwidth on files that never changed. How delta updates work, when they matter, and how to enable them in OtaKit with one flag.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Build and sign a Capacitor iOS app in GitHub Actions

A complete GitHub Actions workflow to build, sign, and upload a Capacitor iOS app — certificates, provisioning profiles, and the secrets setup — plus shipping the web layer with OtaKit.

11 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Build and release a Capacitor Android app with GitHub Actions

Automate your Capacitor Android builds: a GitHub Actions workflow that assembles a signed AAB, handles the keystore securely, and ships web-layer updates with OtaKit.

10 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Automate Capacitor live updates with GitLab CI/CD

A copy-paste .gitlab-ci.yml that builds your web app and releases an OTA bundle with the OtaKit CLI on every pipeline — the GitLab equivalent of the GitHub Actions flow.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Fastlane + OtaKit: automate store builds and OTA releases together

Use Fastlane for the native store builds and OtaKit for the web-layer updates in between. How to combine both in one release lane so store submissions and live updates share a pipeline.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Automate channel promotion for safe OTA releases

Promote the exact bundle you validated from beta to production automatically — on a schedule, a tag, or a manual approval gate. Channel-promotion patterns for Capacitor live updates with OtaKit.

8 min read
ComplianceJuly 8, 2026

Apple guideline 2.5.2 explained for OTA updates

The exact wording of App Store Review Guideline 2.5.2, the WebKit/JavaScriptCore exception it grants, and what it means in practice for Capacitor apps shipping over-the-air updates.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 8, 2026

Google Play OTA compliance: a developer checklist

What Google Play's Device and Network Abuse policy actually restricts, why interpreted web-layer updates stay within policy, and a checklist to keep your Capacitor OTA setup compliant.

8 min read
ComplianceJuly 8, 2026

The iOS privacy manifest for Capacitor apps, explained

Apple's privacy manifest and required-reason APIs are now mandatory. What a Capacitor app needs in its PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy, how plugins factor in, and common submission errors to avoid.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 8, 2026

Passing your first App Store and Google Play review

The most common reasons first submissions get rejected, a pre-submission checklist for Capacitor apps, and how OTA updates let you fix post-launch issues without waiting on another review.

10 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

Capacitor + OtaKit vs Ionic Appflow for live updates

Ionic Appflow bundles live updates into a broader paid platform. A focused comparison of Appflow live updates vs OtaKit on price, delivery, rollback, encryption, and lock-in.

9 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

The best Ionic Appflow alternative for live updates

Looking for an Appflow alternative for live updates? OtaKit ships the same OTA capability with no per-seat platform pricing, CDN-direct delivery, delta updates, and an open-source stack.

7 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

The best OTA update tools for Capacitor in 2026

A buyer-focused roundup of live update tools for Capacitor apps — OtaKit, Capgo, Capawesome, and Appflow — compared on pricing model, delivery, security, and self-hosting.

10 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

EAS Update vs Capacitor OTA: which live-update path fits you?

Expo's EAS Update serves React Native; Capacitor OTA serves web-layer apps. A comparison of the two live-update models, their ecosystems, and how to choose based on your stack.

9 min read
ComparisonJuly 8, 2026

Capgo vs Capawesome vs OtaKit: an honest 2026 comparison

The two best-known Capacitor live-update tools compared head to head on pricing, MAU metering, features, and open-source stance — with OtaKit as the no-metering third option.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

How to reduce your Capacitor app bundle size

Smaller bundles mean faster startups and faster OTA updates. Practical ways to shrink a Capacitor web bundle — code splitting, asset optimization, tree shaking — and why delta updates finish the job.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 8, 2026

Feature flags in Capacitor apps with OTA updates

Combine feature flags with over-the-air updates to ship dark, flip features on remotely, and run controlled rollouts — without a store release. Patterns for Capacitor apps using OtaKit channels.

8 min read
MigrationJuly 9, 2026

Ionic Appflow is shutting down: what to do next

Ionic Appflow is being wound down. Here is what the shutdown means for your live updates and native builds, your realistic migration options, and how to move to OtaKit without a rebuild.

9 min read
MigrationJuly 9, 2026

Microsoft App Center is gone: migrating to OtaKit

Microsoft retired App Center, taking CodePush distribution with it. A practical migration path from App Center to OtaKit for Capacitor live updates, with the config and API mapping.

8 min read
ComparisonJuly 9, 2026

The VoltBuilder alternative for Capacitor builds and live updates

VoltBuilder compiles your web app into native binaries in the cloud, but it does not do over-the-air updates. How OtaKit adds instant live updates to that workflow, and where each tool fits.

7 min read
GuidesJuly 9, 2026

Self-hosted live updates for Capacitor apps

Own your update infrastructure end to end. How to self-host Capacitor live updates with OtaKit — a fully MIT-licensed stack, static CDN delivery, and no per-device metering or vendor lock-in.

9 min read
ComparisonJuly 9, 2026

Open source vs proprietary OTA update tools

Live update tools split into open-source and closed SaaS. What each choice means for lock-in, cost, auditability, and self-hosting — and why OtaKit ships a fully MIT stack.

8 min read
MigrationJuly 10, 2026

Migrating from Cordova to Capacitor in 2026

Cordova is in maintenance mode. A step-by-step guide to migrating a Cordova app to Capacitor without a rewrite — plugins, config, native projects — and adding OTA live updates Cordova never had.

11 min read
ComparisonJuly 10, 2026

Where to host Capacitor OTA updates: your options compared

Managed service, self-hosted server, or roll-your-own on a CDN? The real tradeoffs of each way to host Capacitor OTA updates on cost, reliability, and maintenance — with OtaKit as the static-CDN option.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 10, 2026

How to monitor Capacitor OTA update success

An update you cannot see is an update you cannot trust. How to monitor Capacitor live updates in production — download and apply events, failure signals, and the metrics that should gate a rollout.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 10, 2026

How to schedule Capacitor OTA updates

Ship on your timeline, not at merge time. How to schedule Capacitor live updates with channel promotion, CI cron jobs, and approval gates so releases go out at the right moment.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 10, 2026

Debugging Capacitor OTA updates: a practical checklist

Your update did not land — now what? A systematic checklist for debugging Capacitor live updates: notifyAppReady, runtime version mismatches, manifest errors, channel config, and rollback loops.

10 min read
GuidesJuly 11, 2026

Send an OTA update to specific users or groups

Not every update should reach everyone at once. How to target Capacitor live updates to specific users, beta groups, or cohorts using channels and runtime versions with OtaKit.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 11, 2026

A/B testing Capacitor apps with live update channels

Run real experiments in production without a store release. How to A/B test Capacitor apps using live update channels and feature flags, measure the result, and promote the winner with OtaKit.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 11, 2026

Deploy a hotfix to your Capacitor app in minutes

A critical bug is live and the next store review is days away. How to ship an emergency hotfix to your Capacitor app over the air with a force-immediate OTA release — no store queue.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 11, 2026

Error handling and update UX for Capacitor live updates

A failed update should be invisible to users, not a broken app. How to handle live update errors gracefully in Capacitor — retries, silent rollback, and the UX patterns that keep users unaffected.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 12, 2026

npm scripts for Capacitor OTA releases

Wrap the release flow in package.json so shipping an update is one command everyone on the team knows. Copy-paste npm scripts for building and releasing Capacitor OTA bundles with the OtaKit CLI.

7 min read
GuidesJuly 12, 2026

Staging environments with Capacitor update channels

One app ID, many environments. How to run dev, staging, and production for a Capacitor app using update channels — validate a bundle on staging, then promote the exact same build to production.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 12, 2026

Targeting iOS vs Android with OTA updates

Sometimes a fix only applies to one platform. When and how to ship platform-specific Capacitor live updates for iOS and Android separately using channels and runtime versions.

7 min read
GuidesJuly 12, 2026

A mobile app update strategy checklist

A complete checklist for planning how your Capacitor app ships updates: cadence, channels, staged rollouts, rollback, versioning, and user communication — the operational playbook in one page.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 13, 2026

Capacitor live updates FAQ

The questions developers actually ask about Capacitor live updates — are they allowed, what can you ship, how fast, how safe, how much they cost — answered in one place with links to the details.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 13, 2026

Push notifications in Capacitor with Firebase

A complete guide to adding push notifications to a Capacitor app with Firebase Cloud Messaging — iOS and Android setup, permissions, tokens, and handling taps — plus shipping the JS side over the air.

11 min read
TutorialJuly 13, 2026

Deep links and universal links in Capacitor

Make your Capacitor app open from URLs. How to set up deep links, iOS universal links, and Android app links — association files, intent filters, and routing — and tune the routing logic over the air.

10 min read
TutorialJuly 13, 2026

Biometric authentication in Capacitor apps

Add Face ID, Touch ID, and Android biometric login to your Capacitor app. How biometric authentication works, how to store secrets safely behind it, and how OTA updates keep the flow current.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 14, 2026

Social login and OAuth2 in Capacitor apps

Add Sign in with Apple, Google, and OAuth2 to a Capacitor app the native way, with Supabase as the backend. Setup, redirect handling, token storage, and iterating the flow with OTA updates.

10 min read
GuidesJuly 14, 2026

Secure token storage in Capacitor apps

Where you keep auth tokens decides how secure your app really is. How to store tokens safely in Capacitor using the iOS Keychain and Android Keystore — not localStorage — and why it matters for OTA.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 14, 2026

Splash screens in Capacitor: the complete guide

Configure a native splash screen for your Capacitor app on iOS and Android, control when it hides, and use that first moment to check for an OTA update before the user sees stale content.

8 min read
TutorialJuly 14, 2026

Edge-to-edge display in Capacitor without plugins

Android 15 makes edge-to-edge mandatory. How to handle edge-to-edge display and safe areas in a Capacitor app with native config and CSS env() — no extra plugin — and ship tweaks over the air.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 15, 2026

How background tasks work in Capacitor

What Capacitor apps can and cannot do in the background on iOS and Android, how to run background fetch and tasks within OS limits, and how to check for an OTA update on resume.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 15, 2026

In-app purchases in Capacitor (and making revenue)

Add subscriptions and in-app purchases to a Capacitor app with StoreKit and Google Play Billing, stay compliant with store rules, and iterate your paywall over the air to grow revenue.

11 min read
TutorialJuly 15, 2026

Building a barcode and QR scanner in Capacitor

Add fast, native barcode and QR code scanning to your Capacitor app, handle camera permissions cleanly, and ship scanning-flow changes over the air without a store release.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 15, 2026

Offline support and offline screens in Capacitor

Real apps lose the network. How to detect connectivity, cache the app shell, show a clean offline screen, and keep OTA updates working across connection drops in a Capacitor app.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 16, 2026

Fix Capacitor plugin build errors with AGP 9

Android Gradle Plugin 9 breaks older Capacitor plugin builds with namespace and compileSdk errors. What actually fails, the exact fixes, and how to unblock your Android build fast.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 16, 2026

Android 16KB page size: find the problem Capacitor plugin

Google Play now requires 16KB page-size support. How to detect which Capacitor plugin's native library breaks 16KB alignment, what to do about it, and how to verify the fix before you submit.

8 min read
GuidesJuly 16, 2026

Apple's Xcode 26 requirement for Capacitor apps

Apple now requires builds from a recent Xcode and SDK. What the Xcode 26 requirement means for Capacitor apps, what breaks in older setups, and how to update your local and CI builds.

7 min read
GuidesJuly 16, 2026

Fixing Capacitor version mismatch errors

Capacitor core, CLI, and plugins have to agree on a version. What triggers version mismatch errors, how to align @capacitor packages cleanly, and how it relates to your OTA runtime version.

7 min read
GuidesJuly 17, 2026

How to resolve Android build errors in Capacitor

Gradle failures, SDK mismatches, manifest merger conflicts, duplicate classes — the Android build errors that hit Capacitor apps most, and a repeatable way to diagnose and fix each one.

9 min read
MigrationJuly 17, 2026

Migrating a Capacitor app to Swift Package Manager

Capacitor is moving from CocoaPods to Swift Package Manager on iOS. Why the switch matters, how SPM compares to CocoaPods, and a step-by-step migration for your Capacitor iOS project.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 17, 2026

Capacitor CLI commands: the practical guide

Every Capacitor CLI command you actually use — add, sync, copy, update, run, open, doctor — what each does, when to run it, and how the OtaKit CLI fits alongside for live updates.

9 min read
MigrationJuly 17, 2026

Upgrading from Capacitor 7 to Capacitor 8

A step-by-step guide to upgrading a project from Capacitor 7 to Capacitor 8 — dependency bumps, native project changes, breaking changes to watch, and keeping your OTA runtime version in sync.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 18, 2026

Does Apple allow live updates without App Store review?

The direct answer, quoted from Apple’s own guidelines: yes, within limits. What guideline 2.5.2 permits for over-the-air updates, how Apple enforces the line, and how to stay compliant with Capacitor.

9 min read
ComplianceJuly 18, 2026

Does Google allow live updates without Play review?

The direct answer for Android: yes, for interpreted web-layer code. What Google Play's Device and Network Abuse policy actually restricts, and how Capacitor OTA updates stay inside it.

8 min read
ComplianceJuly 18, 2026

How to bypass App Store review for Capacitor app updates

You can update a Capacitor app without waiting for another App Store or Play review — legitimately. How over-the-air updates let you bypass the store review queue for web-layer changes, and where the line is.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 18, 2026

Capacitor OTA updates: real use cases

Beyond hotfixes: the real ways teams use Capacitor over-the-air updates — emergency fixes, staged rollouts, A/B tests, feature flags, seasonal content, and remote config — with links to how each works.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 19, 2026

Build an iOS Capacitor app from Windows

No Mac? You can still ship a Capacitor iOS app. How to build, sign, and submit an iOS app from a Windows machine using cloud CI runners — and ship every web-layer change after with OtaKit.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 19, 2026

Turn every pull request into an installable Capacitor preview

Give reviewers a real device build for every pull request. How to publish per-PR preview channels so testers install the exact change on their phone before it merges, with OtaKit and CI.

8 min read
TutorialJuly 19, 2026

Ship your Bolt.new app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Built an app with Bolt.new? Export the code, wrap it with Capacitor for the App Store and Google Play, and iterate fast with OtaKit over-the-air updates — no rewrite.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 19, 2026

Ship your Base44 app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Turn a Base44 app into real iOS and Android apps with Capacitor for the stores, then push updates over the air with OtaKit so your AI-built app keeps improving without store delays.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 20, 2026

Convert your Astro site to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Take an Astro site to native iOS and Android with Capacitor using static output, add device plugins, and ship content and UI changes over the air with OtaKit live updates.

9 min read
TutorialJuly 20, 2026

Convert your Remix app to iOS and Android with Capacitor

Wrap a Remix app as native iOS and Android with Capacitor using SPA mode and static output, then wire up OtaKit to ship JS and CSS changes over the air in minutes.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 20, 2026

Why Capacitor is the best way to ship AI mobile apps

AI apps change constantly as models, prompts, and UX evolve. Why Capacitor plus over-the-air updates is the fastest stack for shipping and iterating AI mobile apps without waiting on store reviews.

9 min read
GuidesJuly 20, 2026

Changelogs and release notes for Capacitor OTA updates

Store release notes do not cover over-the-air updates. How to manage changelogs for Capacitor OTA releases, surface them in-app when an update applies, and keep users informed of what changed.

8 min read
TutorialSeptember 22, 2026

Build and test your Capacitor iOS app on a cloud Mac

Compile, run the iOS Simulator and archive a Capacitor app on a disposable cloud Mac from Windows or Linux, driven by you or your AI agent. Then ship every later web change over the air.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

Get your Capacitor app ready for iPhone Duo

iPhone Duo ships on 23 October with two very different screen sizes. What changes for a Capacitor app, the CSS that breaks on a foldable, how to test in Xcode 27.1, and how to fix layout issues after launch without a store release.

8 min read
ComplianceSeptember 23, 2026

Android developer verification: what Capacitor teams must do by 30 September

From 30 September 2026, certified Android devices in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand block installs from unregistered developers, including Play apps. Who is affected, what to register, and why staging APKs are the trap.

7 min read
ComplianceSeptember 23, 2026

Fix “App optimization is below our threshold” in a Capacitor app

Play Console now warns when obfuscation, optimization or shrinking is under 25%, and it becomes a requirement in February 2027. Why Capacitor apps fail it, the exact R8 setup that passes, and how to ship it without breaking plugins.

8 min read
ComplianceSeptember 23, 2026

Apple’s new EU App Store terms (1 October 2026), explained for app teams

On 1 October 2026 Apple replaces the Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission and resets EU rates: 26% for In-App Purchase, 20% for alternative payments, 15% for web link-outs. What it means for Capacitor and web-based apps.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

Sign in with Apple moves to private.icloud.com: check your backend

New Sign in with Apple relay addresses now end in private.icloud.com instead of privaterelay.appleid.com. Where this breaks apps (validation, allowlists, fraud rules, email delivery) and a drop-in fix.

5 min read
ComplianceSeptember 23, 2026

The iOS 27 SDK becomes mandatory in April 2027

Apple confirmed that App Store uploads must use the iOS 27 SDK from April 2027. That means Xcode 27, an Apple silicon Mac and a UIScene migration. A timeline and plan for Capacitor apps.

6 min read
ComparisonSeptember 23, 2026

The best CI/CD platforms for Capacitor apps in 2026

GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Codemagic, Bitrise and Xcode Cloud compared for Capacitor: macOS builds, signing, cost and setup effort. Plus the step most pipelines are missing: shipping web changes without a store build.

9 min read
TutorialSeptember 23, 2026

Ask for App Store and Google Play ratings in a Capacitor app

How to show the native rating prompt in a Capacitor app on iOS and Android, the limits Apple and Google enforce, the moments that earn good reviews, and how to test it.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

Can a Capacitor app use Stripe? Apple and Google payment rules in 2026

When a Capacitor app can charge with Stripe, when it must use In-App Purchase, and what the US link-out ruling and the new EU terms changed. With a working Stripe Checkout flow that returns to the app.

9 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

Sentry for Capacitor apps with OTA updates

Set up Sentry in a Capacitor app so every error maps to the exact OTA bundle that caused it: releases, debug IDs, source maps that never ship to devices, and rollback alerts.

8 min read
TutorialSeptember 23, 2026

On-device AI in a Capacitor app with Apple Foundation Models

Call Apple’s on-device language model from a Capacitor app with a 60-line local plugin. Free inference, no API keys, works offline. Includes availability checks, the Swift plugin, the TypeScript bridge and the Android story.

9 min read
MigrationSeptember 23, 2026

Go Cordova-free before Capacitor 9

Capacitor 9 makes the Cordova layer optional. Find every Cordova plugin in your app, swap each for its Capacitor equivalent with a replacement table, and retire cordova-plugin-ionic and CodePush along the way.

8 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

Make a Capacitor app feel native: a performance checklist

Twenty concrete fixes for slow or web-feeling Capacitor apps: startup, splash screen, bundle size, scrolling, touch, keyboard, images and memory. How to measure each one on a real device.

10 min read
GuidesSeptember 23, 2026

How often should you release a mobile app?

Weekly, every two weeks, or monthly? How store review, phased rollouts and user update behavior shape release cadence, and the two-track model that lets you ship daily without annoying users or reviewers.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 27, 2026

Let Claude Code ship your Capacitor updates, with an approval step

Set up Claude Code to check, upload and release Capacitor over-the-air updates through OtaKit. Two install commands, a real session from start to finish, and the safety checks that stop it from shipping something broken.

7 min read
GuidesSeptember 27, 2026

Ship Capacitor fixes from Codex

Connect OpenAI Codex to OtaKit and ship Capacitor web fixes over the air: setup, the tools Codex uses, how approval works, read-only connections for reporting, and CI with an organization key.

6 min read
TutorialSeptember 27, 2026

Capacitor push notifications on iOS without Firebase

Send push notifications to a Capacitor iOS app with APNs directly: no Firebase SDK, no GoogleService-Info.plist. Key setup, AppDelegate, tokens, the APNs details that trip people up, and a free shortcut.

8 min read
ComparisonSeptember 27, 2026

A free OneSignal alternative for Capacitor apps

OneSignal vs OtaKit Push for Capacitor apps: pricing, setup, sending from your backend, and what each does better. Includes a migration checklist for moving off the OneSignal SDK.

7 min read