Can I combine a web app with separate native mobile app?

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I have two bubble projects, one is a web app and one is a native mobile app. Is it possible to move the native app over to the web app without having to start from scratch with app store approvals etc.?

Breakdown:

Project 1: the web app is under app.cooldomain . com

Project 2: the native app is under native.cooldomain . com

I’ll manualy copy over/ build out the native portion into project 1. I’m just wondering if there’s a way to avoid annoying app store submits and approvals again. Can I just swap the native app editor/ project behind the scenes?

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in short, i want to combine two bubble projects (1 web app project and 1 native mobile project).

Can a gain any effeceincy whatsoever?

Or do i need to start from scratch on all aspects.

3

for anyone interested - the answer is no.

there’s no efficiency gain on the app store side or bubble side. starting 100% from scratch is the only path forward.

4

Did you try the plugin “Bubble app connector”

5

yeah - I can use that. however, it would be way less long term work if it was all one applicaiton.

6

If the purpose of the app is remaining the same, you should be able to use the same app store listing and everything by matching the bundle id, even if the build file if coming from a new bubble project. What were you seeing otherwise?

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Wait - so I can submit a new build, to the existing app, from a new bubble project?! That would be great!!

I’m only working off support replies. I didn’t test it yet.

from support:

”Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid starting over with both the Bubble side and the app store submission process. You will need to manually transfer your native app to the web app project and then go through the app store submission process again.”

The app store reviews are longer and more strict if it’s a brand new app. If it’s just a new build it’s much less effort.

8

click web in editor and build it on the same project, your mobile native shouldnt matter

9

Yes, you can submit a build file from a different Bubble project to an existing app in Apple App Store Connect provided the bundle id matches and the key is correct. The review process should be treated as an update to the existing app rather than as a brand new application, unless you are changing the nature of the app or making wholesale changes.