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Installing Heilsa on your iPhone

Heilsa is in live testing, which means it is distributed through TestFlight rather than the App Store. It takes about five minutes.

  1. Install TestFlight

    TestFlight is Apple’s free app for running beta software. Install it from the App Store on the iPhone you want to use Heilsa on.

  2. Open your invite

    Open the Heilsa invite link on that iPhone. It will hand over to TestFlight rather than the App Store.

  3. Accept and install

    Tap Accept, then Install. Heilsa appears on your home screen like any other app, with an orange dot marking it as a beta build.

  4. Create your household

    Open Heilsa and create a household, then invite whoever you share a kitchen with. The pantry, recipes and shopping list are all shared from that point.

Before you start

Do I need an iPhone?
Yes. Heilsa is iOS only at the moment and needs iOS 17 or later. There is no Android app and no web version of the product.
Does it cost anything?
No. Heilsa is free during live testing, and TestFlight itself is free.
What is different about a beta build?
Beta builds expire after 90 days, so TestFlight will prompt you to update from time to time. You may also hit rough edges, which is the point of testing.
Can two people in one household both join?
Yes, and it works far better that way. Once one of you has created a household, you can invite the other from inside the app.
How do I leave the beta?
Delete the app, or stop testing from inside TestFlight. Email support@heilsa.io if you would also like your household data removed.