Capgo - Instant updates for CapacitorJS Apps

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Instant updates

Your users are waiting. Ship updates in minutes, not weeks.

App Store compliant

Compliant with Apple and Google requirements

End-to-end encryption

Only your users can decrypt your updates, no one else.

of active users up-to-date within 24 hours 95%

SOC 2 Type II Compliant SOC 2 Type II Compliant

SOC 2 Type I Compliant SOC 2 Type I Compliant

GDPR Compliant GDPR Compliant

PROBLEM → SOLUTION

The App Store is killing
velocity

Your team can't afford days-long app store delays. Ship updates the moment they're ready.

/👷dev /📦build /🚢submit /👮review /✅live

Still pending...

I hope this bug fix get approved today...

/👷dev /📦build /✅live

Shipped. Next.

Our users already have it. 🎉

HOW IT WORKS

Push once.
Update everywhere, instantly.

Capgo uses an open-source CapacitorJS plugin and a secure cloud service to push frontend updates to your users — no app store review required.

Add the plugin

Install the Capgo CLI and run a single command.
It's that simple!

Push new updates

Build your app as usual, then deploy your update with our CLI. No complex configuration needed.

App syncs on launch

Users receive updates instantly in the background. No app store approval, no user interaction required.

Data-driven decisions

Real-time Monitoring

Get real-time insights into your app's performance and adoption. Track successful updates, monitor errors, and understand your user base.

User Population

Track active users and version adoption in real-time

Bandwidth Saved

Smart differential updates reduce data usage by up to 90%

Updates Served

Reliable delivery to millions of devices worldwide

Error: Network connection lost

Update observability

All device logs - no Xcode or Android Studio required

Capgo captures the full OTA journey: checks, downloads, installs, policy blocks, and rollbacks so you can answer “what happened?” in seconds, not hours.

  • Per-device timelines highlight stalled downloads, checksum issues, or missing notifyAppReady().
  • Channel guardrails proven: see disableAutoUpdateToMajor, emulator/dev blocks, and platform filters in real time.
  • Detect blast radius fast: update_fail, rateLimited, needPlanUpgrade surface before users churn.
  • Shared logs for engineering, QA, and support (no Xcode/Android Studio digging required).

Ship faster with less effort

Fully Automated Workflow

Automate your entire release process. From code commit to user device, Capgo handles the complexity of building, signing, and deploying your updates.

Build On every Deploy on branch Enabled merge main Build iOS Duration: 5m 42s Send over-the-air update Skipped Build Android Duration: 9m 54s Submit Duration: 5m 42s Submit Duration: 9m 54s

INSTANT

Instant updates
Worldwide

Powered by serverless edge computing and distributed databases across 300+ cities and 13,000+ networks for ultra-fast global delivery.

Global Network

300+ Locations Active

Triple-provider resilience

REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE

Typical 44ms (42ms in our fastest region, 193ms worldwide average)

99.99% uptime

Global Network Map

300+

Cities Worldwide

Closer to users than ever before

13,000+

Network Connections

Direct peering worldwide

122+

Countries Covered

Global presence everywhere

50ms

From 95% of users

Ultra-low latency worldwide

DEVELOPER FRIENDLY

Built for Developers

Fast to install. Easy to extend. Fully transparent. Capgo was designed to work with modern CapacitorJS dev workflows — from CLI to cloud.

1 import { CapacitorUpdater } from '@capgo/capacitor-updater'

2

3 CapacitorUpdater.notifyAppReady()

4

TS

TypeScript support

Fully typed API and plugin for predictable integration

CLI & REST API

Use in CI/CD, scripts, or manually — your choice

Multi-channel delivery

Support for production, staging, test, and custom update streams

Rollback & version pinning

Recover from bad deploys instantly

Plugin analytics

Track update health, coverage, and logs in your dashboard

Composable & open-source

Use just the plugin, or plug into the full Capgo Cloud

Capacitor & Electron

Live updates for mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop (Electron) apps with the same API

Public API

Manage Capgo from your own software and create white label experiences API docs

Smart differential updates

Only download what's changed, saving bandwidth and time Learn more

Advanced update distribution

Target specific user groups with different versions using channels for beta testing and staged rollouts Learn more

SOC 2 Certification

We're actively working towards SOC 2 Type II certification to provide independent verification of our security controls Trust center

Lightning Fast Support

Email or Discord support. Enterprise plan users get dedicated Slack shared channel access.

LAST UPDATE: JANUARY 19, 2026

Apps with 20M+ users
Use Capgo

Our numbers are shared transparently since December 2021.

They love Capgo.

From indie devs to large teams, they all rely on Capgo to push updates instantly.

HOW IT WORKS

Flexible Management
for Your Team

Create and manage multiple organizations with ease, assigning specific rights to each user. Capgo provides powerful tools to keep your team organized and efficient.

Important Update

Ionic Appflow is shutting down,,
Capgo is here to stay

While Ionic Appflow announced its shutdown, Capgo continues to grow stronger every day.

Unlike venture-backed services that can disappear overnight, Capgo is fully bootstrapped and profitable. We've been generating consistent revenue since day one, ensuring long-term stability for your apps.

Our sustainable business model means we're not dependent on investor funding or acquisition deals. We're built to last, with a growing customer base and proven track record.

No VCs Self funded Growing Own resources Happy customers

Fully Bootstrapped

No investors, no pressure to sell. Built with our own resources and customer revenue.

Revenue

Revenue Generating

Profitable from day one with consistent growth. Our success depends on your success.

Built to Last

Sustainable business model ensures we'll be here for the long haul. Your apps are safe with us.

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