> my dissertation research data collection Android app Does it have to be an actual Android app? Could it be packaged as a progressive web app instead? If so,

> my dissertation research data collection Android app Does it have to be an actual Android app? Could it be packaged as a progressive web app instead? If so, that might be the best way to achieve what you are looking for. Participants can just follow a link to your app's website which can prompt them to "Pin to Home Screen". That gives them an "app-like" experience where you can easily and quickly push updates without worrying about the Play Store or other app distribution techniques.