Flutter automatically update application when new version is available

Question

How can I implement auto-updating of my application when a new version is released without using Google Play Store? I\'m using JSON to check the version.

Answer 1

Actually, in June 2020, we have more possibilities with Flutter. Among them:

1. Make updates inside the app. Display two kinds of notifications if the app has the new version.

Plugin - https://pub.dev/packages/in_app_update (works only on Android, iOS doesn't support such functionality)

2. When a newer app version is available in the app store, a simple alert prompt widget or card is displayed.

Works Android & iOS. Plugin - https://pub.dev/packages/upgrader

3. Use Firebase in-app messaging. It gives flexibility in the messages and forms of notifications. - But a lot more boilerplate code and work. + But you can use it for other messages and notifications when your app is growing.

https://firebase.google.com/docs/in-app-messaging

4. Make it by yourself. Maybe even less code then in the case with Firebase messaging.