# TestFlight's Sorting Issue Persists Confusion continues on Apple's beta app platform. - **Source:** [Daring Fireball](https://brifing.si/source/bbc604d1-4212-4e70-9dbd-e291115f1f22) - **Published:** 2026-08-24 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/363e0f11-9dda-4af9-9324-d0ef0319a1ab ## Chaos in TestFlight Apple's beta app testing platform TestFlight has changed its app list sorting order with the latest update. Previously showing recently updated apps first, it now defaults to alphabetical order. This change isn't consistent across all users. While some still see the old order, a significant portion is stuck with alphabetical sorting. ## Inconsistent User Experiences Many users like John Siracusa report alphabetical sorting disrupts their workflow. Ryan Booker and others still have recency-based sorting. Interestingly, on August 13th, some iPhone users temporarily saw the old order return without any app update. This fix lasted only two days. iPads and Macs continue showing alphabetical sorting throughout. ## Cross-Platform Differences The issue shows inconsistent behavior across iOS and macOS. While iPhones had temporary fixes, iPads and Macs maintained alphabetical sorting continuously. Though the TestFlight app itself wasn't updated, these changes likely stem from server-side adjustments. Whether Apple is conducting A/B testing remains unclear. ## Interface Changes Beyond sorting issues, users noticed interface differences. Normally visible category headers like ## Sources covering this story - https://daringfireball.net/2026/08/apple_testflight_list_sort_order — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._