QuickPatch is an over-the-air (OTA) code-push platform for Flutter apps. It lets you push Dart code changes - bug fixes, UI tweaks, logic updates - directly to users' Android and iOS devices in seconds, without shipping a new build through the App Store or Google Play review process.

How does Flutter code push work with QuickPatch?

You ship your app to the stores once with the QuickPatch engine bundled in. After that, you change your Dart code, run `quickpatch patch`, and upload a small diff targeting that exact release. Apps fetch the patch on launch and apply it on the next launch - no reinstall and no store review.

Does QuickPatch work on both Android and iOS?

Yes. QuickPatch supports both Android and iOS with a single workflow - the same patch command and dashboard manage both platforms. On Android, patches run as native code and every Flutter app qualifies, including games. On iOS, the Flutter framework, rendering, scrolling, images, video and networking all stay fully native, so business, social, e-commerce and content apps feel identical to users.

Which apps is QuickPatch a good fit for?

On Android: every Flutter app, including games - patches run at full native speed. On iOS: social, chat and content apps, e-commerce, fintech, business tools, and casual or turn-based games are all a great fit (proven end-to-end on a full dating app). The one honest exception is real-time games that run heavy Dart logic every frame (e.g. Flame game loops) - for those we recommend patching on Android only for now.

What can I change in a patch?

Any of your Dart code. Edit existing files, add new Dart files, add new classes, screens, widgets or logic, fix bugs and crashes, and restyle the UI - a patch can carry your whole Dart module, not just a one-line diff. The one thing to keep constant is your app's core purpose: patch to fix and improve what your app already does, not to turn it into a different app. Native code, plugins and bundled assets still ship through a normal store release.

Is pushing code updates over the air allowed by the App Store and Google Play?

Yes, when used as intended. QuickPatch is for shipping bug fixes, UI tweaks and logic improvements to your existing app - the same category of over-the-air code updates that tools like Microsoft CodePush, Expo and Shorebird have shipped for years. Apple's rules name this case directly: the Apple Developer Program License Agreement (section 3.3.2) expressly allows an app to download and run interpreted code, as long as it does not change the app's primary purpose from what was reviewed, does not create a store for other code, and does not bypass the OS's signing, sandbox or security. On iOS a QuickPatch patch runs as interpreted Dart - exactly that category - and only updates the app you already shipped. Google Play allows the same. Both stores review your base build, not each patch; neither reviews an individual OTA update. The shared rule is that an update must not turn your app into a materially different one or add features that would have required a fresh review. As long as your patch fixes or improves what your app already does, you stay inside their developer guidelines. You are always responsible for following each store's current policy.

How much does QuickPatch cost?

QuickPatch has a free plan with 4,000 patch installs per month. Paid plans start at $19/month (Pro, 60,000 installs) and $200/month (Business, 1,000,000 installs), with usage-based overage and custom Enterprise pricing. Apps, releases, and patches are unlimited on every plan - you're only metered on patch installs.

Is QuickPatch a managed alternative to other Flutter code-push tools?

Yes. QuickPatch is a fully-managed Flutter code-push service - over-the-air Dart updates for Android and iOS - with simple usage-based pricing, signed patches with key rotation, staged rollouts, and instant rollback.

Can I roll back a bad patch?

Yes. Every patch can be paused or instantly rolled back from the dashboard. You can also stage rollouts - release to 10% of users first, watch install metrics, then ramp to 100% or stop.

Are QuickPatch updates safe?

Patches are cryptographically signed and verified against the exact release they target before they are applied, and signing keys can be rotated. A patch that doesn't verify is never applied, and you can pause or roll back at any time.

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Flutter code push·May 19, 2026·2 min read

Choosing a Flutter Code-Push Tool? Why Teams Pick QuickPatch

Comparing Flutter code-push options. See how QuickPatch delivers over-the-air Dart updates with usage-based pricing, signed patches with key rotation, staged rollouts, and instant rollback.

If you are evaluating over-the-air code push for Flutter, QuickPatch is a fully-managed option that delivers the core capability teams need - over-the-air Dart updates for Android and iOS - with pricing and safety features designed around real production teams.

The shared foundation

Every code-push tool follows the same model: ship once with an engine bundled in, then push small Dart patches that target a specific release. Once you understand that shape, the real differences come down to pricing, safety, and operations.

Where QuickPatch focuses

Usage-based pricing: metered on patch installs, with unlimited apps, releases, and patches on every plan.
Signed patches with key rotation: rotate signing keys without breaking already-installed apps.
Staged rollouts and instant rollback: release to a slice of users, watch metrics, ramp or stop.
Live telemetry: downloads, installs, and failures per patch in one dashboard.
One workflow for Android and iOS.

Pricing at a glance

QuickPatch is free for up to 4,000 patch installs per month. Pro is $19/month for 60,000 installs, and Business is $200/month for 1,000,000 installs, with usage-based overage beyond that. You are only metered on patch installs, never on the number of apps or patches. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Migrating is low-risk

Because the release-and-patch model is the same, adopting QuickPatch mostly means adding the engine to your next store build and pointing the CLI at QuickPatch. From there, quickpatch patch ships your fixes. Read How Flutter OTA Updates Work for the mechanics.

Ship your next Flutter fix over the air

QuickPatch is a fully-managed over-the-air code-push service for Flutter. Push Dart bug fixes to Android and iOS in seconds, with staged rollouts, instant rollback, and signed patches. Start on the free plan, read the documentation, or see the apps already shipping with QuickPatch.

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