About Shorebird
Shorebird is a code push service for Flutter apps. It sends Dart code updates to apps that are already released, so a fix can reach users on their next launch without waiting for a store review.
What it does
A developer publishes a patch with a single command, and the Shorebird console tracks how many devices have received it. The app downloads the patch and uses it the next time it starts. Patches can change logic, interface code, packages or endpoints, as long as the change is written in Dart. The service has patch signing turned on by default, according to the homepage.
Key features
- Push Dart code fixes without a store release
- Rollout tracking in a web console
- Patches apply on the user's next app launch
- Command line tool to publish a patch
Who it's for
Flutter developers and mobile teams that need to fix bugs quickly in apps already used by many people. Small teams with a live app often start here.
Pricing and good to know
The site offers a free tier of 5,000 patch installs a month and says setup takes minutes. Paid plans beyond that are not described in the text reviewed. Shorebird is aimed at Flutter apps, so native code changes are outside what a Dart patch can do.
Highlights
- Push Dart code fixes without a store release
- Rollout tracking in a web console
- Patches apply on the user's next app launch
- Command line tool to publish a patch
