Upload a mobile app to True Platform

Last updated: September 2026

Katalon Test Execution Cloud allows you to perform automated tests on mobile native applications. You can upload a mobile application and local Katalon Studio tests to True Platform, then use Test Execution Cloud to orchestrate test executions without having to set up local emulators or simulators.

Requirements

• An active Katalon Test Execution - Cloud subscription or trial.
• A mobile application file in .apk or .aab format (for Android), or in .ipa format (for iOS).
• A mobile test project configured in True Platform.
  • To set up a sample project for iOS application testing, see Open the sample iOS test project.
  • To set up a sample project for Android application testing, see Open the sample Android test project.
• For Android hybrid mobile applications, follow the configurations in this document: Capture elements in hybrid Android apps.

Alternatively, you can log in to Cloud Web App and navigate to Application to upload app. This guide shows you how to upload a mobile application to True Platform using True Platform interface.

True Platform

1. In True Platform, go to Executions > Applications.
2. Switch to the Applications tab, then click Upload Application.

Cloud Web App

1. Sign in to Cloud Web App site.

   For EU users, navigate to Test Execution Cloud EU site.

2. Select Application from the sidebar, then click Upload Application.

2. In the Upload Application dialog, click Choose Files and select the application you want to upload.

   
   note

   • Application Repository supports uploading application files in .apk, .aab, and .ipa.
   • The size limit for the uploaded application is 500MB.

Result

Your mobile application file is successfully uploaded to True Platform. The metadata of each uploaded application will be displayed in the list.

• Version: The app version number shown to users (equivalent to CFBundleShortVersionString in iOS, or versionName in Android).
• Build: The internal build number of the app (equivalent to CFBundleVersion in iOS, or versionCode in Android).
• Status: READY when the app is uploaded successfully, PROCESSING when the file is being uploaded and processed, ERROR when the upload failed.
• Identifier: A unique string assigned to an app to distinguish it from all other apps on a platform.
• App ID: A unique key to represent your app in the system.

In the Applications list, you can:

• Search for an app by application name, App ID, bundle identifier, or file name.
• Filter the list by operating system and status.
• Download an uploaded app file by clicking the Download icon at the end of the row.

Dynamic app

After uploading one or more versions of your mobile application, you can create a Dynamic App to manage multiple app versions.

Instead of updating each schedule manually whenever a new app version is released, you only need to:

• Upload the new app file (APK or IPA).
• Edit the existing Dynamic App and re-link it to the new version.

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1. In the Applications list, find the app you want to make dynamic and click the Edit icon at the end of the row.
2. In the pop-up dialog, enter a name.
   The default name format is (Dynamic App) [App Name].
3. Click Save. The dynamic app appears with a ⭐ icon and the prefix (Dynamic App).

You can select the Dynamic App instead of a specific app build when creating or editing test schedules.

Result

All schedules using this Dynamic App will now automatically run the new app version.