> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sharing vs Stores

> Compare web preview links, APK downloads, and app store submissions to pick the right way to distribute your Rocket.new mobile app to users.

Rocket gives you three ways to distribute your mobile app: web links, downloadable APK builds, and app store submissions. Each option fits a different stage of your project, from early prototyping to public launch. Use the comparison below to decide which method matches your needs.

## Compare your options

| | **Web link** | **Download build** | **App stores** |
| :- | :- | :- | :- |
| **Best for** | Quick sharing, demos, stakeholder reviews | Testing on real devices, beta distribution | Public release, monetization, discoverability |
| **Speed** | Instant | Minutes (build time) | Days to weeks (review process) |
| **Audience** | Anyone with the link | Testers with devices | Public |
| **Requirements** | None | Android device or emulator | Developer account + store approval |
| **Cost** | Free | Free | [USD 25 one-time on Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/console/signup) or  [USD 99/year on Apple App Store](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/) |
| **Updates** | Automatic on relaunch | Rebuild and reinstall | Submit new version for review |

## Choose your distribution method

**Sharing a prototype or demo?** [Launch a web preview](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/share-as-web-preview.md). It works on any device with a browser and requires no installs. You can also [launch your web app](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-web/launch-your-site.md) with a public URL.

**Testing before release?** [Download an APK](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/android-apk.md) (paid plan required) and install it on Android devices to test the full native experience.

**Ready for public release?** Submit to [Google Play](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/google-play.md) or the [Apple App Store](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/apple-store.md) to reach users worldwide.

## What's next?

> **[Share as web preview](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/share-as-web-preview.md)**
>
> Share your mobile app as a browser link with no installs required.

> **[Download and install APK](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-mobile/android-apk.md)**
>
> Build and sideload your app onto an Android device.

> **[Connect a custom domain](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-web/custom-domain.md)**
>
> Use your own domain for a branded web preview URL.


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