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Installing the Zulip mobile apps

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import {Steps, TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

Zulip's native Android and iOS apps make it easy to keep up while on the go, with fully customizable mobile notifications.

Installing the latest stable release is recommended for most users. For an early look at the newest features, consider the beta releases.

Install the latest release

<Tabs> <TabItem label="Android"> **Google Play**
<Steps>
  1. Download [Zulip for Android](https://zulip.com/apps/android).
  1. Open the app on your device.
</Steps>

**Download an APK**

<Steps>
  1. Download [the latest release](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-flutter/releases/latest).
  1. Open the app on your device.
</Steps>
</TabItem> <TabItem label="iOS"> <Steps> 1. Download [Zulip for iOS](https://zulip.com/apps/ios). 1. Open the app on your device. </Steps> </TabItem> </Tabs>

Install a beta release

Get a peek at new features before they're released!

<Tabs> <TabItem label="Android"> <Steps> 1. Follow the Google Play instructions above to [install the latest release](#install-the-latest-release). 1. [Join the testing program](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.zulipmobile/) on Google Play. </Steps> </TabItem> <TabItem label="iOS"> <Steps> 1. Install [TestFlight](https://testflight.apple.com/) on your device. 1. Open [this public invitation link](https://testflight.apple.com/join/ZuzqwXGf) on your device. </Steps> </TabItem> </Tabs>

Install the legacy app

Zulip replaced the legacy mobile app with a new mobile app in June 2025. Android users can still install the legacy app, which will not be updated with bug fixes or new features.

<Tabs> <TabItem label="Android"> **Download an APK**
<Steps>
  1. Uninstall the Zulip app, if it's already installed.
  1. Download [the legacy app](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-mobile/releases/latest)
     APK file.
  1. Open the APK file, and follow prompts to install it.
</Steps>
</TabItem> </Tabs>