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How to Install Aster BI on Your iPhone or Android Device

Aster BI is a web app, not a native app. Here is how to add it as a home screen shortcut on your iPhone or Android for quick daily access.

Jalil OgunniyiEngineerMarch 21, 2026

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How-To

Aster BI is a web app that you can install to your phone for a faster, more app-like experience. You do not need to download it from the App Store or Play Store to keep it one tap away on your device.

Important: the installation flow is different on iPhone and Android. On iPhone, you should use Safari and add Aster BI from the Share menu. On Android, you will usually install it from Chrome's browser menu.

The screens below are visual guides. Exact icons, wording, and menu placement can vary slightly depending on your browser version and device.

Jump to: iPhone installation | Android installation

Why install Aster BI to your device?

Open Aster BI in one tap from your home screen.
Use Aster BI in a cleaner, app-like window with less browser clutter.
Get back to invoices, expenses, and reporting faster during the workday.
Keep Aster BI easy to find whenever you need it.

Before you start

On iPhone or iPad, open Aster BI in Safari. Other iOS browsers may still rely on Safari's install flow behind the scenes.
On Android, Chrome gives the most familiar install flow, though labels can vary slightly by browser and device.
If you are signed in already, that is fine. If not, you can still install Aster BI first and sign in afterwards.

How to install Aster BI on iPhone

On iPhone and iPad, there is usually no automatic install prompt for web apps. The reliable way is to open Aster BI in Safari and add it manually to your Home Screen.

iPhone Safari with the Share button highlighted for installing Aster BI.

Step 1: Open Aster BI in Safari, then tap the Share button.

Open asterbi.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button.
Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.

iPhone Safari share sheet with Add to Home Screen highlighted.

Step 2: Choose Add to Home Screen to create the app-style shortcut.

iPhone Add to Home Screen confirmation with the Add button highlighted.

Step 3: Confirm the app name if needed, then tap Add.

If your iPhone shows an 'Open as Web App' option, leave it turned on. Then tap Add. Aster BI will appear on your Home Screen and open like an app the next time you launch it.

After installation, Aster BI appears on your Home Screen for one-tap access.

Aster BI dashboard open from the installed iPhone home screen icon.

Opening the Home Screen icon launches Aster BI in its app-like view.

How to install Aster BI on Android

On Android, Chrome may show either 'Install app' or 'Add to Home screen' depending on the device, browser version, and whether the browser is presenting a richer install flow or a manual install flow.

Android Chrome with the browser menu highlighted while viewing Aster BI.

Step 1: Open Aster BI in Chrome and tap the three-dot menu.

Open asterbi.com in Chrome.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Look for Install app or Add to Home screen.

Android Chrome menu with Add to Home screen highlighted for installing Aster BI.

Step 2: In Chrome's menu, tap Add to Home screen.

Android Chrome add to home screen sheet with Install highlighted.

Step 3: When Chrome offers the install sheet, choose Install.

Android install app confirmation dialog with Install highlighted.

Step 4: Confirm the installation when Android asks for it.

Android add to home screen confirmation with Add to home screen highlighted.

Some Android flows may also ask you to add the shortcut to your Home Screen.

Once installed, Aster BI appears on your Home Screen and can be launched like an app.

After you confirm, Aster BI will be added to your device so you can launch it directly from your Home Screen or app launcher.

What if you do not see the install option?

On iPhone, make sure you are using Safari, not another browser.
On Android, try Chrome if another browser does not show the install option clearly.
Refresh the page and try again if the install option does not appear immediately.
The label may say Install app, Add to Home screen, or something very similar depending on your device.
Remember: Aster BI is installed from the browser, not from the App Store or Play Store.

Ready to keep Aster BI one tap away? Open asterbi.com on your phone and follow the steps above to install it today.

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