ANDROID PUBLISHING GUIDE
How to Publish an Android App — No Android Studio, No Code
SaasToStore compresses that checklist into a single URL input. You paste your app URL. The pipeline generates the signed .aab, all store assets, and the metadata package — ready for Google Play Console in under 5 minutes.
What Google Play actually requires — and what SaasToStore automates
How to publish an Android app in 5 steps
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Check your PWA score (free, 10 seconds)
Paste your URL into the SaasToStore PWA Checker. It verifies HTTPS, manifest, service worker, and icon size. If something's missing, you get an exact fix — not a vague error. Apps without a service worker are still supported via the V2 Capacitor path.
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Create a project and configure metadata
Sign up (free), create a project. Enter your app name, package name (reverse domain format: com.yourcompany.app), and target market. Upload or auto-generate a 512×512 icon. The AI listing generator writes title, description, and keywords based on your URL.
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Launch the build — 3 to 5 minutes
Click Launch Build. SaasToStore picks TWA (Bubblewrap) for full PWAs or Capacitor for apps without a service worker. The pipeline compiles, signs with your encrypted keystore, and uploads artifacts to secure storage. You get an email with the download link.
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Set up Google Play Console
Create a Google Play Developer account (25 USD one-time fee). Create a new app in Play Console, fill in the content rating questionnaire, and configure the store listing using the metadata SaasToStore generated.
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Upload and submit for review
Upload the signed .aab to the Production track, or connect Google Play via OAuth for one-click publishing (LAUNCH / PRO plans). Google reviews new apps in 1–3 business days. SaasToStore builds follow the official TWA and Capacitor templates — optimised for first-try approval.
TWA vs Capacitor — which build does SaasToStore use?
SaasToStore detects which build type your app needs automatically — you never have to choose.
What's included with every Android build
- Signed Android App Bundle (.aab) with 2048-bit RSA keystore
- Signed APK for sideloading or alternative stores
- 512×512 icon + 1024×500 feature graphic (AI-generated)
- 2 phone screenshots, auto-captured
- Digital Asset Links file (assetlinks.json) — auto-configured
- Store listing: title, description, keywords — AI-generated
- Encrypted keystore stored and reused for future updates
- Email notification with download links when build completes
Compatible platforms — no-code and custom stacks
SaasToStore publishes Android apps built from any HTTPS web app. Tested and confirmed compatible with:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know Java or Kotlin to publish an Android app?+
No. SaasToStore wraps your existing website or PWA into a native Android app without any Java or Kotlin code. You provide a URL; the pipeline generates the signed .aab automatically.
What is a Google Play Developer account and how much does it cost?+
A Google Play Developer account is a one-time registration (25 USD) that lets you publish Android apps to Google Play. SaasToStore handles app building and signing; you keep full ownership of your Play Console account.
How long does Google Play review take for a new app?+
New app reviews typically take 1–3 business days. Updates are usually reviewed in under 24 hours. SaasToStore builds follow Google's official TWA and Capacitor templates, which minimises first-try rejection.
What is a signed .aab file?+
An Android App Bundle (.aab) is the package format required by Google Play since 2021. It must be signed with an RSA keystore. SaasToStore generates a 2048-bit keystore and signs every build automatically — the keystore is encrypted and stored so updates keep the same signature.
Can I publish a Bubble, Webflow, or Lovable app to Google Play?+
Yes. SaasToStore supports any HTTPS web app, including no-code tools (Lovable, Bubble, Webflow, Framer, Softr, Glide). Apps without a service worker use the V2 Capacitor build path, which handles most no-code platforms.
What is the difference between a TWA and a Capacitor build?+
TWA (Trusted Web Activity) wraps your PWA using Chrome's rendering engine — fastest, lightest, requires a service worker. Capacitor embeds a WebView directly — works without a service worker, supports more native APIs. SaasToStore automatically picks the right build type for your app.
How much does it cost to publish an Android app with SaasToStore?+
The MAKER plan starts at 9 EUR for one build with your own logo and icon. The LAUNCH plan (20 EUR) includes Android + Desktop + 4 stores. A free plan lets you test the pipeline with the SaasToStore branding before buying.
Ready to publish your Android app?
Paste your URL. SaasToStore handles signing, assets, and metadata. Free to try — no credit card.
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