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 over-the-air updates for both platforms.

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

QuickPatch is designed for pushing Dart code fixes and improvements to your existing app's functionality, which is a common and accepted practice for code-push tools. It does not change your app's core purpose. You should always follow Apple and Google's current developer guidelines for over-the-air updates.

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 Shorebird alternative?

Yes. QuickPatch is a fully-managed Flutter code-push service that offers the same core capability - over-the-air Dart updates for Android and iOS - with simpler usage-based pricing, signed patches with key rotation, 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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Hotfix·May 28, 2026·2 min read

How to Hotfix a Flutter App in Minutes With OTA Code Push

A step-by-step hotfix workflow for Flutter using over-the-air code push: detect, fix, patch, stage, and verify a production bug fix in minutes instead of days.

A crash in production is stressful when your only option is a multi-day store review. Over-the-air code push turns that emergency into a routine deploy. Here is a calm, repeatable hotfix workflow.

Step 1: confirm the bug and the affected release

Identify which release your affected users are on. Because every QuickPatch patch targets one exact release, knowing this guarantees your fix lands precisely where it is needed.

Step 2: write the smallest fix

Make the minimal Dart change that resolves the issue. Smaller patches are easier to reason about and faster to verify and deliver.

Step 3: create and stage the patch

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# promote to a small rollout first, watch telemetry, then ramp

Start the rollout at a low percentage so you can confirm the fix is healthy on real devices before everyone receives it.

Step 4: verify with live telemetry

Watch installs succeed and the failure rate stay flat in the dashboard. If the numbers look good, ramp to 100%. If not, roll back instantly - see Staged Rollouts and Instant Rollback.

Step 5: follow up in the next store build

OTA is for the immediate fix. Fold the same change into your normal codebase so it is present in your next store release too. This keeps your store build and your patched build in sync over time.

The result

A bug that once meant a frantic resubmission becomes a controlled, observable deploy measured in minutes. For the broader picture, start with What Are OTA Updates for Flutter.

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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