Preflight · closed testing · production access
Meet the closed-testing requirement, then get a preflight before you apply for production access
Google Play requires a closed-testing track with real, opted-in testers before most new apps can apply for production access. The Launch Package pairs the $99 human preflight review with coordinated closed-testing through our developer community exchange, then a review of your app before you apply for production access.
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$149
One-time. No payment until scope is agreed.
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- The $99 human preflight reviewThe full review scope: your runnable build compared against your store listing, screenshots, declarations, and reviewer notes. See the preflight page for exact scope.
- Closed-testing cohort coordinationAccess to our developer community exchange: real developers, real devices, at least 12 people opted in and tracked daily for the 14-day window. You test back for other developers in the exchange—it's reciprocal, not one-directional.
- Production-access application reviewBefore you apply for production access, we review your app and application materials against the requirement one more time.
What we will not do
- No purchased or fake testers.Every tester in the exchange is a real developer with a real device, opted in on their own account. We don't run bot farms or paid click-throughs.
- We do not decide production access.Google reviews your application and makes that call. We can't guarantee an outcome, and we won't claim to.
Requirement source: support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14151465.
How it works
01
Scope first
Tell us your app, target store, build access, and where you are on closed testing today.
02
Agree in writing
We confirm the preflight scope and the 14-day testing window before payment.
03
Pay the agreed $149
Payment happens only after scope is confirmed, never before.
04
Deliver
Preflight report, tracked 14-day closed-testing cohort, and a review before you apply for production access.
Frequently asked
Why do I need closed testing at all?
Google Play requires most new apps to run a closed test with a minimum number of real, opted-in testers for a set number of days before they can apply for production access. The exact requirement is on Google's own page, linked above.
Who are the testers?
Developers in our community exchange who opt in to test other developers' apps. You test back for others during the same window—it's a real reciprocal cohort, not a purchased list.
Does this guarantee I'll get production access?
No. Google makes that decision. This package gets your testing requirement met with real testers and gives your app a preflight and application review first, which is the part within our control.
How long does the closed-testing window last?
Fourteen days, tracked daily, matching the exchange's standard cohort window.
Can I buy just the closed-testing coordination without the preflight?
The Launch Package is priced as the pair. If you only need the preflight, see the $99 review.
What if I already have testers?
Tell us during scoping. If your existing cohort already satisfies the requirement, we'll say so rather than sell you testers you don't need.
Not sure if you already meet the testing requirement? Describe your app and current testing setup and we'll confirm what, if anything, is still missing before you send anything.
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