# TestApp.io Alternative for Small iOS Teams

> TestApp.io adds tasks, Jira and Linear on top of app distribution. If you just need testers on your iOS build, BuildFerry is simpler and registers each iPhone for you.

Last updated: 2026-11-05
Canonical: https://buildferry.app/testapp-io-alternative

TestApp.io is a full release workspace for iOS and Android: builds, tasks, playbooks and integrations with Slack, Jira and Linear. That's a lot of product if what you want is one tester on one iPhone.

## TestApp.io and BuildFerry side by side

| | TestApp.io | BuildFerry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus | Release management for mobile teams | Getting an iOS build onto iPhones |
| Free plan | 1 app, 100 MB uploads, 30-day retention | 1 app, 200 MB builds |
| Paid plans | Starter and Pro | Solo $12 and Pro $29 a month |
| Registers new iPhones with Apple | Not listed on its pricing page | Yes, through your App Store Connect key |
| Re-signs for new iPhones | Not listed on its pricing page | Yes, in the cloud |
| Approval before install | Team members and testers | You approve each iPhone (or auto-approve) |
| Jira, Linear and Slack | Yes, on paid plans | No |
| Android | Yes | No, iOS only |

## Why pick the simpler tool

- **Testers don't sign up.** They open a link in Safari and tap Install.
- **New iPhones don't need a new build.** BuildFerry registers and signs for each one.
- **Bigger builds on the free plan.** Up to 200 MB, compared with 100 MB.

## When TestApp.io is the better choice

- You want QA tasks, release playbooks and two-way Jira or Linear sync next to your builds.
- You ship Android as well as iOS.
- Your builds are already signed for every tester, or you use enterprise distribution.