Runway

Mobile app releases can be complicated and stressful, involving multiple tools, team members, and manual tasks that often lead to delays and errors. Runway changes this by creating a single control center for your entire mobile release process.

This smart platform connects all your existing development tools like GitHub, Jira, Slack, and app stores into one unified dashboard. Instead of jumping between different apps and manually tracking progress, Runway automates the busy work and keeps everyone informed about release status.

Whether you're a startup or large enterprise, Runway helps mobile teams ship apps faster and with more confidence, turning what used to be a chaotic process into a smooth, automated workflow.

Runway is a mobile release management platform designed specifically for iOS and Android development teams. Think of it as air traffic control for your app releases.

The platform sits above your existing development tools and connects everything together, from version control and project management to CI/CD systems and app stores. Runway automatically tracks the progress of each release, handles communication between team members, and automates manual steps that usually slow down deployments.

The platform provides real-time visibility into your entire release cycle, so everyone knows exactly what's happening and what needs to be done next. Founded by former mobile engineers from companies like Rent the Runway and ClassPass, Runway understands the real challenges mobile teams face and solves them with smart automation and better collaboration tools.

Getting started with Runway is straightforward and designed to work with your existing tools. First, sign up for a free account and connect your development tools like GitHub, Jira, Slack, and app store accounts. Runway supports all major platforms including App Store Connect, Google Play Console, and popular CI/CD systems like Bitrise and CircleCI.

Once connected, Runway automatically creates a live timeline for each release, showing exactly where things stand and what comes next. Here's how to get the best results:

• Set up your release process by defining steps and approval workflows

• Assign team members to specific tasks and responsibilities

• Use automated notifications to keep everyone informed without Slack chaos

• Monitor rollout health with real-time data from crash reporting tools

• Set up rollback procedures for emergency situations

The platform learns your team's workflow and adapts to your specific needs. Most teams see immediate benefits in their first release cycle, with reduced manual work and better communication across all team members.

Runway offers comprehensive features that cover every aspect of mobile release management. The platform provides end-to-end automation, handling everything from release kickoff to app store submission and rollout monitoring.

Key features include:

• Release Management: Unified dashboard showing live progress for all releases

• Workflow Automation: Automate manual tasks like version bumping, tagging, and build distribution

• Rollout Monitoring: Track app health during rollouts with automatic halt/acceleration based on your criteria

• Rollback Capabilities: One-click rollback to previous versions in emergency situations

• Team Collaboration: Assign roles, set approvals, and manage release pilots rotation

• Integration Hub: Connect with 20+ tools including GitHub, Jira, Slack, Bitrise, and app stores

• Mobile Insights: Track team performance, release metrics, and identify bottlenecks

• Build Distribution: Share builds with QA and stakeholders easily

The platform also includes advanced features like SAML SSO, API access, custom automations, and priority support for enterprise customers.

Runway offers flexible pricing plans designed for teams of all sizes. The Free plan includes up to 2 apps, 4 read-write users, core integrations, and basic automations - perfect for small teams getting started.

The Team plan removes user limits and adds standard integrations, release scheduling, unlimited history, and advanced metrics. Pricing is custom based on your needs.

For larger organizations, the Enterprise plan includes everything in Team plus pro integrations, rollout safeguards, rollbacks, API access, SAML SSO, priority support via Slack Connect, and custom legal terms.

Volume discounts are available for teams with multiple apps. All plans include unlimited notifications, alerting, and core release cycle features. Teams can start with any plan for free and upgrade as their needs grow, with flexible month-to-month or annual billing options.