1. Accounts and fees
Apple Developer Program
- Amount
- $99 a year
- Notes
- Needs an Apple Account with two-factor authentication. Fee waivers exist for eligible nonprofits, educational institutions and government entities
Google Play developer account
- Amount
- $25, once
- Notes
- Personal accounts created after November 13, 2023 must run a closed test before launch
Your Lovable plan
- Amount
- Your current plan
- Notes
- Keeps your web app and code running
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Developer Program | $99 a year | Needs an Apple Account with two-factor authentication. Fee waivers exist for eligible nonprofits, educational institutions and government entities |
| Google Play developer account | $25, once | Personal accounts created after November 13, 2023 must run a closed test before launch |
| Your Lovable plan | Your current plan | Keeps your web app and code running |
2. The build
- A native build of your app, not a link to your Lovable site. See your options.
- On Google Play, an Android App Bundle that targets API level 36 or higher (required for new apps and updates from August 31, 2026).
- An app icon and splash screen.
- No web leftovers: cookie banners, website footers or "open in browser" links (Guideline 4.2).
- Tested on a real device for crashes and stability.
3. Privacy and policy
- A public privacy policy URL. Both stores require one.
- Apple's app privacy details, required for new apps and every update.
- Google's Data safety form, required even if you collect no data.
- In-app account deletion, if people can create an account (Guideline 5.1.1(v)).
- A privacy-focused login option such as Sign in with Apple, if you offer Google or another social login (Guideline 4.8).
- Apple's in-app purchase for unlocking digital features or content (Guideline 3.1.1).
4. Review prep
- A demo account for reviewers, with your backend switched on (Guideline 2.1).
- No placeholder text, empty pages or test content.
- Notes for the reviewer explaining anything that isn't obvious.
Already rejected? See how to fix a Guideline 4.2 rejection.
5. Store listing
- iPhone screenshots: at least one for the medium Dynamic Island display (1179 x 2556 portrait), up to 10 per device size. App Store Connect scales them for smaller iPhones.
- Google Play screenshots and a feature graphic.
- App name, description and keywords.
- Content rating answers on both stores.
6. Google Play closed test
- Upload your App Bundle to a closed testing track.
- Invite at least 12 testers and have them opt in.
- Keep at least 12 opted in for 14 days in a row.
- Apply for production access on the Play Console dashboard, then release.
Only personal accounts created after November 13, 2023 need this. More on the 12-tester requirement.
What it costs
The store fees above are fixed. What varies is how you turn the web app into a store app:
- The build itself. A wrapper is quick, while a native conversion takes longer but is easier to get approved.
- A Mac, if you build for iOS yourself, because Xcode runs on macOS. Cloud build services avoid that.
- Phone-only features such as in-app purchase, Sign in with Apple and push notifications, if your app needs them.
- Your time: store assets, privacy forms, review replies and resubmissions.
Here is what LetsDeployIt charges today:
Preview
- Price
- Free
- What it covers
- Full native conversion, preview on your phone, editor access. Edit and re-preview as much as you like.
Export
- Price
- $99.50 (usually $199)
- What it covers
- Full React Native source code. You handle submission.
Launch
- Price
- $499.50 (usually $999)
- What it covers
- App Store and Google Play. We handle everything. Care plan: 3 months included, then $99/month.
Launch (single store)
- Price
- $349.50 (usually $699)
- What it covers
- App Store or Google Play. Same service, one platform. Care plan: 3 months included, then $99/month.
| Plan | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Preview | Free | Full native conversion, preview on your phone, editor access. Edit and re-preview as much as you like. |
| Export | $99.50 (usually $199) | Full React Native source code. You handle submission. |
| Launch | $499.50 (usually $999) | App Store and Google Play. We handle everything. Care plan: 3 months included, then $99/month. |
| Launch (single store) | $349.50 (usually $699) | App Store or Google Play. Same service, one platform. Care plan: 3 months included, then $99/month. |
Fixed-price add-ons for phone-only features: In-app purchases + RevenueCat, Sign in with Apple, Push notifications, Android closed testing, Deep links / universal links, Offline mode + caching, Analytics + attribution, Admin panel.
Prices in USD, excluding Apple and Google developer account fees. Full details on the pricing page.
Costs people forget
- Rejections: each one adds a fix and another review.
- Google's 14-day closed test for new personal accounts, which delays launch.
- Keeping up after launch: Google raises the required target API level every year, and both stores keep updating their rules.
How we help
We take your Lovable app the last mile.
We work through this whole list for you: the native build, icons, screenshots, privacy labels, the Data safety form, the account deletion flow, a Guideline 4.2 compliance pass, signing and submission to both stores, with resubmissions until approved. Phone-only features are fixed-price add-ons. See every plan on our pricing page.