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Migrating Your Existing App to Taptool

First things first, Taptool is able to update apps over an existing app on the App or Google Play Stores within your developer accounts. Now, migrating from a different platform to Taptool can seems like a difficult process, but it's actually pretty simple!

Things to Expect​

  • Taptool can update your existing app by using the app ID
  • Once updated, users opted-in to automatic app updates will simply have their apps updated overnight on WiFi
  • If users do not have auto-updates enabled, they can simply go to the AppStore and click 'Update'

Pro-Tip: As a best practice, we recommend posting on social or communicating with your customers through your email campaigns that you've released an app update. This will help get those users who do not have auto-updates enabled on the latest version of your app!

Considerations​

Google Play app updates may require additional steps to reset your app upload key in order for Taptool to be able to update over your existing Android app. But don't worry, we got you covered and your Implementation Specialist will be able to advise you as needed on this process.

Migration Process​

When migrating from another platform to Taptool, the process typically involves:

  1. Providing app access: Grant Taptool access to your Apple and Google developer accounts
  2. Sharing app IDs: Provide your existing app IDs to your Implementation Specialist
  3. App assessment: Your Implementation Specialist will evaluate your existing app
  4. App rebuild: Design and configure your new Taptool app with similar or improved features
  5. Testing: Test the new app thoroughly before submission
  6. Submission: Taptool will submit the update to both app stores
  7. Release: Once approved, your updated app will be available to your existing users

Benefits of Migrating to Taptool​

By migrating your existing app to Taptool, you'll gain several advantages:

  • Seamless user transition: Your existing users keep the same app, just updated
  • Maintain reviews and ratings: Your app store ratings and reviews remain intact
  • No loss of user base: You don't need to ask users to download a new app
  • Preserve app history: Your app's download statistics and history are preserved