How to Push Flutter App Updates to App Store and Play Store (Step-by-Step Guide)
Shubham Verma Β· shubhamverma.com

Keeping your app updated is very important for fixing bugs, improving performance, and adding new features. If you are using Flutter, updating your app on both Android and iOS is easy once you understand the process.
In this guide, you will learn how to push updates to Google Play Store and Apple App Store step by step.
π Before You Start
Make sure you:
- Updated your Flutter app code
- Tested the app properly (
flutter run) - Increased version number in
pubspec.yaml
Example:
version: 1.0.1+2
1.0.1β version name+2β build number (must increase every update)
π± How to Update Flutter App on Google Play Store
Step 1: Build APK or AAB
Run this command:
flutter build appbundle
This will generate .aab file (recommended by Google)
Step 2: Login to Google Play Console
Go to:
π https://play.google.com/console
- Select your app
- Go to Production (or Internal testing)
Step 3: Upload New Release
- Click Create new release
- Upload
.aabfile - Add release notes (whatβs new)
Example:
- Bug fixes
- Performance improvement
- New features added
Step 4: Review & Publish
- Click Review release
- Then click Start rollout to Production
β³ It may take a few hours to a few days for approval.
π How to Update Flutter App on Apple App Store
Step 1: Build iOS App
Run:
flutter build ios
Or open in Xcode:
open ios/Runner.xcworkspace
Step 2: Update Version in Xcode
- Open Runner > General
- Increase:
- Version
- Build number
Step 3: Archive App
In Xcode:
- Select Any iOS Device
- Click Product > Archive
Step 4: Upload to App Store Connect
- After archive, click Distribute App
- Upload to App Store Connect
Step 5: Submit for Review
Go to:
π https://appstoreconnect.apple.com
- Select your app
- Add new version
- Attach uploaded build
- Fill details (description, screenshots if needed)
- Click Submit for Review
β³ Apple review may take 1β3 days.
β οΈ Important Tips
- Always increase version & build number
- Test app before uploading
- Add proper release notes
- Follow Play Store & App Store policies
- Avoid breaking changes without notice
π Common Issues
1. Version already exists error
π Fix: Increase build number
2. Build failed
π Run:
flutter clean flutter pub get
3. App rejected
π Check policy violations in console
π― Conclusion
Updating your Flutter app on both stores is simple:
- Build app
- Upload new version
- Add release notes
- Submit for review
Regular updates help improve user experience and app ranking.
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