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.

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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Shorebird alternative·May 19, 2026·2 min read

Looking for a Shorebird Alternative? Why Teams Choose QuickPatch

Q: 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.

Comparing Flutter code-push options. See how QuickPatch works as a Shorebird alternative 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, you have probably come across Shorebird. QuickPatch is a fully-managed alternative that delivers the same core capability - over-the-air Dart updates for Android and iOS - with pricing and safety features designed around real production teams.

The shared foundation

Both tools follow the same model: ship once with an engine bundled in, then push small Dart patches that target a specific release. If you understand one, you understand the shape of the other. The differences are in 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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