Manus is adding Manus App Publishing, a feature designed to turn an app you create from a description into something you can install on your phone. The goal is simple: go from idea to a real mobile build without setting up Xcode or Android Studio.
In its Help Center, Manus presents a shop workflow for Android and iOS. Manus takes care of the build packaging step, then you complete the distribution via the Google Play Console or Apple’s App Store Connect and TestFlight.
For Android, Manus says an Android App Bundle file is created and forwarded to Google Play for uploading and sharing. For iOS you need an Apple Developer account. You then create the app entry and upload a build so TestFlight can process it for installation.
This is how the publishing process works
The Android path in Manus starts with the Google Play publishing option, then the output is prepared as AAB for the Google pipeline. From there, you’ll go to the Play Console to upload content, set up testing or publishing, and control distribution. Fast delivery.
On iOS, the Help Center flow guides you through Apple’s tools. You create the app listing, generate the build, upload it, and then wait for Apple to process it so TestFlight can distribute it to testers. This part is not optional.
What it changes for you
The most important change is where the complexity lies. When Manus reliably creates a store-ready build, you skip a lot of early setup work that typically bogs down non-mobile builders.
However, this does not remove the platform rules. Google still dictates how you test and roll out through Play Console. Apple continues to decide when a build is ready in TestFlight, and any broader release remains tied to App Store Connect workflows and schedules.
Manus also does not replace developer accounts. You still need Google Play and Apple Developer memberships and associated fees and policy requirements.
What to watch next
If you want to try Manus App Publishing, start with a small prototype. First send it to Play’s internal testing or TestFlight and then see how much manual work remains in the consoles.
The next questions are of a practical nature. Which plans get access, where is it available, and what types of apps are supported? These details will determine whether it is a general shortcut or a tool for a limited number of projects.
Consistency is key. If Manus keeps output stable and commits predictable, creating an installable mobile build could become a normal part of prototyping rather than a late development task.
