App Center
App Center is a Microsoft service that provides tools for mobile app development, including continuous integration, testing, and monitoring, for platforms like iOS and Android.
What is App Center?
App Center is a cloud-based service by Microsoft that supports mobile app development for platforms like iOS, Android, Xamarin, and React Native. It offers tools for continuous integration, automated testing, distribution, and monitoring, including crash analytics and push notifications. App Center provides a set of features aimed at streamlining the development process for building, testing, and releasing mobile apps.
It's important to note that Microsoft has announced the retirement of App Center. For more details, you can visit
the official announcement
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Appcircle
- Enterprise grade all-in-one platform
- Offers self-hosted deployment options.
- Supports Enterprise App Store and Testing Distribution
- Crafted specifically for enterprises with valuable insights.
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APPCIRCLE vs APP CENTER
Compare Appcircle with App Center as Mobile CI/CD and DevOps tools and discover how Appcircle stands out.
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All-in-One Fully Automated
Mobile DevOps Platform
Basically, we help you make fully-automated, better and more frequent mobile app releases.
Universal Testing
Distribution Platform
Distribute apps to testers and teams directly, using Appcircle as an extensive platform that manages and tracks apps, versions, and testers, without third-party solutions. Even release notes are automatically provided to inform the testers on fixes and new features.
Enterprise App Store
Management
Simplify and secure your enterprise application deployment. This integrated solution is tailored to meet your enterprise's specific needs, streamlining app distribution and management within your organization.
Self-Hosted
Option
Self-hosted solution, giving businesses complete control over their CI/CD infrastructure and ensuring greater security and customization. Another option to use AWS (Amazon Web Services) and GCP (Google Cloud Platform) services.
Hassle-free macOS
Management
No more worrying about macOS management. Appcircle takes care of all issues related to system procedures and security concerns for setting up macOS-based build and store deployment agents.
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Appcircle | App Center | |
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Java/Kotlin Android Builds | ||
Obj-C/Swift iOS Builds | ||
React Native Builds | ||
Flutter Builds | ||
Xamarin Builds | ||
Unity Builds | ||
Git Providers Supported | Azure DevOps Services Cloud, Azure DevOps Server, GitHub, Bitbucket, Bitbucket (Self-Hosted), GitLab, GitLab (Self-Hosted) | GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, GitLab (Self-Hosted) (For Organization Accounts Only) |
External Custom Git Repository Support | ||
Simple, Easy-to-Use Build Configuration Interface | ||
Automated Builds with Git Push | ||
Automated Builds with Git Tag | ||
Advanced Build Configuration with Workflows | ||
Selective Workflows on Pull/Merge Requests | ||
Workflow Components Marketplace | ||
Build Configuration with YAML/JSON | ||
Custom Build Scripts | Only for 3 events (post-clone, pre-build, post-build) | |
Centralized Environment Variables | ||
Unit and UI Test Support | ||
App Analytics and Crash Reporting | ||
Selectable Xcode Version | ||
Latest Xcode Version Added within 24hrs | ||
Android Multiple Flavor Dimension Support | ||
Centralized Signing Identities | (Not Centralized) | |
Online iOS Certificate Creation Interface | ||
Online Keystore Creation Interface | ||
Automated Test Cloud Conduct automated tests with mobile devices in the cloud. | Utilizes AWS Device Farm and Firebase Test Lab | 30 day trial for Azure Device Farm |
App Testing Distribution | ||
App Store Publish | ||
Testing Group Support | ||
Tester Authentication with Email | ||
Tester Authentication with Static Credentials | ||
Tester Authentication with Enterprise Identity | ||
Distribute to Apple App Store and TestFlight | ||
Distribute to Google Play | ||
Distribute to Huawei AppGallery | ||
Distribute In-House with Enterprise App Store | ||
Publish Flow Customization | ||
Private Cloud Support | ||
On-Premise Support | ||
Team Management | ||
Fine-Grained User Roles and Permissions | ||
SSO (Single Sign-On) Login | ||
2FA Support | ||
Enterprise-Grade Logs/Reports |
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