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First Submission Requirements

A checklist of requirements to be able to successfully submit the very first build to App Review.

Xcode project

  • [ ] App icon

App Store Connect

  • [ ] Release build in TestFlight

X.Y Prepare for Submission section

  • [ ] Screenshots iPhone 6.9", iPad (if supported) 13"
  • [ ] Promotional text (optional, limit 170 chars)
    • promotional text lets you inform your App Store visitors of any current app features without requiring an updated submission
  • [ ] Description (limit 4000 chars)
    • a description of your app, detailing features and functionality
  • [ ] Keywords (limit 100 chars)
    • include one or more keywords that describe your app
    • keywords make App Store search results more accurate
    • separate keywords with an English comma without spaces
  • [ ] Support URL
  • [ ] Marketing URL (optional)
  • [ ] Copyright
    • the name of the person or entity that owns the exclusive rights to your app, preceded by the year the rights were obtained (for example, "2008 Acme Inc.")
    • do not provide a URL
  • [ ] Build (select uploaded build from TestFlight)
  • [ ] App Review Information (if applicable)
    • test account sign in credentials for app review (if there's an account in the app)
    • notes (crucial for 2FA - provide static code or exact steps)
    • contact information
      • first, last name
      • phone, email

General -> App Information section

  • [ ] Name (limit 30 chars)
  • [ ] Subtitle (optional, limit 30 chars)
    • a summary of your app that will appear under your app's name on your App Store product page
  • [ ] Content Rights
  • [ ] Category
    • Primary
    • Secondary (optional)
  • [ ] Age Rating
    • interactive questionnaire (includes questions on violence, gambling, medical data, and AI features)
  • [ ] App Store Regulations & Permits
    • Digital Services Act (ensure your trader status is declared)

App Store -> TRUST & SAFETY -> App Privacy section

  • [ ] Privacy Policy URL
  • [ ] User Privacy Choices URL (optional)
    • a URL where users can modify and delete the data collected from the app, or decide how their data is used and shared
  • [ ] Privacy nutrition labels
    • click Get Started button and fill out data safety questionnaire

App Store -> MONETIZATION -> Pricing and Availability section

  • [ ] Price Schedule
    • click Add Pricing button
  • [ ] App Availability
    • click Set Up Availability button
  • [ ] iPhone and iPad Apps on Apple Silicon Macs
    • Apple Silicon Mac Availability