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Appetize.io

Appetize.io runs iOS simulators and Android emulators in the cloud, streamed to the browser for demos, support, QA and automated testing via Playwright, a CLI and REST API; it has a free plan and paid tiers.

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Introduction

Appetize.io describes itself as the world’s fastest cloud iOS simulators and Android emulators. Upload an app build and Appetize streams it into the browser, so anyone can use it without installing anything. Its site lists use cases including mobile app previews embedded in web pages, simplifying demos and troubleshooting for support teams, engineering and QA workflows, and automated testing with Playwright.

Appetize emphasises agent-ready devices: AI coding agents can drive the same devices your team uses through the Appetize CLI and REST API, scoped per agent. Granular permissions lock down device access to protect sensitive data, and automatic updates give teams the latest app versions without manual distribution or TestFlight setup. Pricing, per its pricing page: Free at $0 (single user, two active devices); Starter at $59 per month billed annually or $89 monthly; Premium at $319 per month billed annually or $449 monthly, with 500 minutes included and then $0.06 per minute; and Enterprise via sales.

Features

  1. Browser-streamed devices: iOS simulators and Android emulators in any browser.
  2. Embeddable previews: Show apps live on web pages.
  3. Automation: Playwright-based testing, CLI and REST API.
  4. Agent-ready: AI agents can drive devices via CLI and API.

Pros

  1. Free plan: Single user with two active devices.
  2. Zero install: Runs in any browser.

Cons

  1. Simulators and emulators: Not physical devices.
  2. Usage limits: Minutes and device limits vary by plan.

Typical use:

  1. Upload an app build (.app zip or .apk) through the dashboard or REST API.
  2. Share the generated link or embed the device in a web page for demos and reviews.
  3. Use Appetize’s Playwright-based testing support or the CLI and REST API to automate flows.
  4. Update builds automatically from CI so testers always see the latest version.

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Pricing

Free $0 (single user, 2 active devices); Starter $59/month billed annually ($89 monthly); Premium $319/month billed annually ($449 monthly), 500 minutes included then $0.06/minute; Enterprise: contact sales. See site for current details.

  1. Product, sales and support teams needing instant browser-based app demos.
  2. QA teams wanting lightweight cloud simulators and emulators.

Conclusion

Appetize.io makes mobile apps instantly accessible in the browser, valuable for demos, reviews and lightweight automated testing.

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