App Store Submission Checklist: Don't Miss These Steps

You've built your app. Now it's time to get it in front of users. Here's everything you need for a successful App Store submission.

Before Submission

App Metadata

• [ ] App name (30 characters max for iOS)
• [ ] Subtitle/short description
• [ ] Full description (4000 characters)
• [ ] Keywords (iOS: 100 chars, Android: unlimited)
• [ ] Category selection
• [ ] Content rating questionnaire

Visual Assets

• [ ] App icon (1024x1024, no alpha)
• [ ] Screenshots (minimum 3, all required sizes)
• [ ] Preview video (optional but recommended)

Legal Requirements

• [ ] Privacy Policy URL (required)
• [ ] Terms of Service URL
• [ ] Data collection disclosure
• [ ] GDPR compliance (if serving EU users)

Technical

• [ ] No crashes on launch
• [ ] All features functional
• [ ] No placeholder content
• [ ] Proper error handling
• [ ] Loading states for all async operations

Common Rejection Reasons

1. Crashes or bugs — Test on multiple devices
2. Incomplete metadata — Fill every field
3. Misleading screenshots — Must show actual app
4. Privacy issues — Disclose all data collection
5. Guideline 4.2 — Minimum functionality required

After Submission

• Review typically takes 24-48 hours
• Respond promptly to any reviewer questions
• Don't change the binary during review

Good luck with your launch!