# \[Superpost\] How can I download a .ipa file of my app from Thunkable? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Tags:** solved, superpost\ **Created:** [November 28, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318 "2017-11-28T00:19:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![choi\_beomgyu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/choi_beomgyu/32/105994_2.png) [@choi\_beomgyu](https://community.thunkable.com/u/choi_beomgyu)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/42 "2020-06-19T19:21:30Z")
yes read what he said ---
**Author:** ![kizzy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/kizzy/32/76421_2.png) [@kizzy](https://community.thunkable.com/u/kizzy)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/43 "2020-06-19T19:22:41Z")
he need to read what he is asking ---
**Author:** ![seth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@seth](https://community.thunkable.com/u/seth)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/44 "2020-06-19T23:18:19Z")
Friend, it is called IPA not APK. That may help you find the right guide. ---
**Author:** ![Sujal\_Juneja1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@Sujal\_Juneja1](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Sujal_Juneja1)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/45 "2020-06-20T04:19:36Z")
So how to get that ---
**Author:** ![seth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@seth](https://community.thunkable.com/u/seth)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/46 "2020-06-20T08:47:10Z")
You can download the app to your phone by pressing the download option in the top right. After a few mins an email will come to you and you can install it onto your phone. ---
**Author:** ![mailgapp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@mailgapp](https://community.thunkable.com/u/mailgapp)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/47 "2017-09-13T23:06:51Z")
When do you thunk we can download an ipa rather than test flight? ---
**Author:** ![Conor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@Conor](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Conor)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/48 "2017-09-13T23:12:44Z")
> [@Upcoming Thunkable iOS Release (Schedule Sep 12)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/upcoming-thunkable-ios-release-schedule-sep-12/7468/12): > > When do you thunk we can download an ipa rather than test flight? You can now download the .ipa file: > [@Introducing Thunkable for iOS (Sep 13) (No whitelist, drag and drop, download, navigators . . . )](http://community.thunkable.com/t/introducing-thunkable-for-ios-sep-13-no-whitelist-drag-and-drop-download-navigators/7618): > > Hey Thunkers, On the heels of Apple’s big product announcements yesterday, we are excited to present Thunkable for iOS. Thunkable for iOS is built completely new from the ground up on modern infrastructure that should allow users not only to build their best apps for iOS but (hopefully!) soon, for both iOS and Android simultaneously. [Login to Thunkable for iOS](https://ios.thunkable.com)[Check out the updated docs](https://docs.thunkable.com/ios/) [image] What’s new? We have removed the whitelist, added a slew of [new features](https://docs.thunkable.com/ios/release-notes.html) including drag and drop… ---
**Author:** ![idk\_whxt\_hxppened](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/6f9a4e/32.png) [@idk\_whxt\_hxppened](https://community.thunkable.com/u/idk_whxt_hxppened)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/49 "2020-05-25T19:39:19Z")
There should be a way to open an .ipa file and for it to show on the screen to download .ipa apps on ios ---
**Author:** ![eoinparkinson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/eoinparkinson/32/143769_2.png) [@eoinparkinson](https://community.thunkable.com/u/eoinparkinson)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/50 "2020-05-25T20:57:46Z")
Hi @idk_whxt_hxppened, welcome to the Community. You can download the .ipa directly to your iOS device through a direct download link, which works when opened in Safari on an iOS device. See [Thunkable Docs](https://docs.thunkable.com/download#download-and-install-ios-app). In regards to _opening_ an .ipa file, you cannot get the raw .ipa file from Thunkable. Don’t quote me on this but to my knowledge Apple has set out very strict policies for no-code platforms like Thunkable on downloading/live-previewing apps. A perfect example of this is that the live preview app for iOS only covers 70%\* of the screen. ---
**Author:** ![master](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@master](https://community.thunkable.com/u/master)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 4:06am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/51 "2021-01-19T04:06:31Z")
Is there any ways to get .ipa file to distribute by firebase or etc…? ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 9:28am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/52 "2021-01-19T09:28:52Z")
Hi @master, this has been asked and answered several times in the community already. This is not permitted. > [@\[Superpost\] How can I download a .ipa file of my app from Thunkable?](http://community.thunkable.com/t/how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/14): > > Yep. Other than TestFlight, the only way to distribute iOS apps is through the App Store. How will your iPhone/iPad users access their apps if you don’t go through the App Store @ajohnsbyfcqf? Have you considered publishing your app as a web app? [tada New Thunkable ✕ PRO Feature: Publish your Project as a Web App 2020-03-11](http://community.thunkable.com/t/new-thunkable-pro-feature-publish-your-project-as-a-web-app-2020-03-11/500455) Would that be an option in your particular use case? ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 10:35am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/53 "2019-01-10T10:35:56Z")
I created a simple app for a group of parents from a school, how can I distribute the iOS app to them since I do not have a developer account on the applestore? How can I get the .ipa file that I can share and install as a business app? ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/chris/32/78883_2.png) [@Chris](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/54 "2019-01-10T17:55:49Z")
Hey, you will need a developer account also to be able to enroll business apps… Unfortunately that is due to Apples restricted policies for apps and their operating system… best, Chris ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/55 "2019-01-11T07:39:50Z")
Thanks, but when downloading the iOS app you could not already have a .ipa file that you can share just as you do with the .apk files of android? @wei @powerthunker what are you telling me? ---
**Author:** ![AcrobatEpee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/acrobatepee/32/26336_2.png) [@AcrobatEpee](https://community.thunkable.com/u/AcrobatEpee)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/56 "2019-01-12T20:39:41Z")
Hey @Comitato_Genitori_Ma Just share the link in your email. It is said to be usable only once but all of them can install the app from that very link. However, if you wish to make an “official” app, Appstore is your only way out. Nice day 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/chris/32/78883_2.png) [@Chris](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/57 "2019-01-13T00:01:07Z")
> [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](#): > > Thanks, but when downloading the iOS app you could not already have a .ipa file that you can share just as you do with the .apk files of android? @wei @powerthunker what are you telling me? You cannot install .ipa files to an iPhone like you can install .apk files to Android - the iPhone only allows signed apps to be installed. ---
**Author:** ![wei](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/wei/32/26160_2.png) [@wei](https://community.thunkable.com/u/wei)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/58 "2019-01-13T15:58:59Z")
The other replies are correct. The download link is for testing purpose and you can’t share it with others. Please pay for the $99 Apple developer program fee and I am happy to help you get it published in the store. Thanks, Wei ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/59 "2019-01-14T08:15:43Z")
@wei, I would pay without problems if the app was for everyone, but it is an app for parents of a school and I do it as a hobby, spending € 99 seems to me a waste. I found this solution, it will not be optimal but fulfills my needs: I’ll make the ipa file available and the user does not have to do anything else but upload it to [https://www.diawi.com/](https://www.diawi.com/) to generate a downloadable link, then he only has to to make the developer Rappidly Inc “trustworthy” as described in your procedure ---
**Author:** ![Coes\_Italia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Coes\_Italia](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Coes_Italia)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2019, 10:03am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/60 "2019-01-14T10:03:49Z")
Hi, how do you download the ipa file? thunkable does not allow it … ---
**Author:** ![school\_project25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@school\_project25](https://community.thunkable.com/u/school_project25)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318/61 "2020-09-28T18:06:58Z")
How do you find and download the ipa file? I am in a very similar situation and this has helped tremendously. Thank you! [Previous page](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-how-can-i-download-a-ipa-file-of-my-app-from-thunkable/11318.md?page=4)