{"id":16050,"date":"2020-02-02T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T09:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=16050"},"modified":"2020-02-03T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T09:53:03","slug":"the-4-step-guide-to-launching-your-ios-app-in-the-app-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/the-4-step-guide-to-launching-your-ios-app-in-the-app-store\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4-Step Guide to Launching Your iOS App in the App Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After months of hard work, your iOS app is finally ready to launch! Before you submit the app to the App Store, make sure to test and review it multiple times for any bugs, and know that you\u2019ve built a masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>Launching the app to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/top-reasons-why-google-play-and-app-store-block-mobile-applications\/\">App Store<\/a> is not as complicated as you may think. The step by step guide below will help you in submitting your app:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Register for Apple Developer Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that your app is developed according to Apple\u2019s guidelines, the first thing you need to do is register for the Apple Developer Program. Register to the program using your Apple ID.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is free, but to submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/how-to-develop-a-super-successful-ios-app-like-amazon-or-ebay\/\">iOS apps<\/a>, you are required to pay a yearly subscription fee. There are <strong>two <\/strong>types of subscriptions:<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\" data-ad-slot=\"3152971286\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$99 per year &#8211; Private Individual \/ Legal Entity<\/li>\n<li>$299 per year \u2013 Developer Enterprises \/ Software Companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re registering as an Enterprise, you need to submit the following details for an Apple ID:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A D-U-N-S Number<\/li>\n<li>Legal entity status<\/li>\n<li>Legal binding authority<\/li>\n<li>Official business website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To create your Apple Developer Account, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Developer Site<\/a>.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/the-top-10-digital-process-automation-dpa-tools\/\">The Top 10 Digital Process Automation (DPA) Tools<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Set Up an App Store Connect Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re a registered developer at Apple, the next step is to create your App Store Connect Account. Follow these steps to create the account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/itunesconnect.apple.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iTunes Connect<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enter the login credentials of the Apple ID you used to enroll in the Apple Developer Program<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018Sign in\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The iTunes Connect Account you just created will be used to submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/how-to-develop-a-super-successful-ios-app-like-amazon-or-ebay\/\">iOS app<\/a> for reviewing and launching. Once you\u2019ve logged into the iTunes account, click \u2018My Apps\u2019 and then click the \u2018+\u2019 to add the new app.<\/p>\n<p>To add a new app, you\u2019ll need the following details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform<\/li>\n<li>App Name<\/li>\n<li>Default Language<\/li>\n<li>Bundle ID \u2013 This is the unique identifier that you can get from your IDE.<\/li>\n<li>SKU \u2013 Not visible to users, but you can use it as an identifier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to review these details once you\u2019ve added them because they can\u2019t be changed or altered later. Once done, click \u2018Create.\u2019<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/ai-video-generators\/\">10 Best AI Video Generators In 2025 (Free & Paid)<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Enter the App Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your app isn\u2019t quite ready yet to be reviewed. After you click \u2018Create,\u2019 you\u2019ll be directed to the \u2018App Information\u2019 page. Here you need to add all the relevant details of the app. Make sure to add these details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The app\u2019s name<\/li>\n<li>Bundle ID (extracted from the IDE)<\/li>\n<li>SKU (present in the IDE)<\/li>\n<li>Apple ID \u2013 Automatically-generated<\/li>\n<li>Privacy Policy URL<\/li>\n<li>Primary Language (Used in the IDE)<\/li>\n<li>Category \u2013 Maximum 2 categories (Primary and Secondary)<\/li>\n<li>Rating \u2013 If minors have access to it (Apple will ask you to fill a form and rate the app based on your answers)<\/li>\n<li>Additional information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xtreemsolution.com\/blog\/how-to-publish-android-app-on-google-play-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to upload an App on Google Play store<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pricing Details<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added all the core details related to your app, the next step is to set a price. There are two types of apps: Paid Apps and Freemium Apps.<\/p>\n<p>Users will need to buy your \u2018Paid App\u2019 to download it. However, Freemium apps are free to download and make profits with in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<p>From the \u2018Price\u2019 dropdown menu, select your price, and then edit the availability of the app.<br \/>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/what-is-deepnude-undress-ai\/\">What Is DeepNude Undress AI Tool? A Complete Guide + Best Alternatives To AI Undress Apps<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>Screenshots<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s highly recommended to add screenshots that best represent your app. When you choose screenshots, make sure to add the ones that will encourage the user to download the app.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, adding screenshots will also speed up your review process. Apple will use those screenshots to review how the app looks on different iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p>To boost engagement, you can also upload a video showing the details of your app. Additionally, the video will also be a guide that will help users understand how the app works.<\/p>\n<h3>App Icon<\/h3>\n<p>Now in the \u2018General App Information\u2019 tab, you will be uploading your app\u2019s icon. The icon should be in PNG and 1024px x 1024px. After the icon is set, you will enter the copyright and contact information.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4 \u2013 Upload and Get the App Reviewed<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve finally reached the last step for launching your iOS app on the App Store!<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to complete the final phase of uploading your iOS app:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll and click the \u2018Build\u2019 section in the app\u2019s iTunes Connect.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click \u2018Select a build before you submit your app.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Choose the build you uploaded earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018Done\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018Submit for Review.\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, answer the Export Compliance, Content Rights, and Advertising Identifier and click submit. Your app\u2019s status is now \u2018Waiting for Review.\u2019 So, you can sit back and think about your marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan the Release<\/h2>\n<p>Apple has three types of indicators that let you know the current status of your app while it\u2019s still in review.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Red Indicator \u2013 It means your app needs some modification before it can be available on the App Store<\/li>\n<li>The Yellow Indicator \u2013 It lets you know there is an ongoing process.<\/li>\n<li>The Green Indicator \u2013 Great news! Your app is ready to go to the App Store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To view details of the indicators, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/app-store-connect\/#\/dev18557d60e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once Apple gives you the \u2018green\u2019 signal that indicates your app is ready, you have two options. You can schedule a specific date to launch your app. With a preset date, the release will be automatic. However, you can also release it manually from the dashboard of your App Store Connect account.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that your iOS app is unique and built to perfection, we recommend looking into companies that provide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubix.co\/iphone-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ios application development services<\/a>. Various enterprises can make you great apps. Big companies have a team of well-trained developers that can build you an iOS app according to the guidelines by Apple.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this four-step guide will help you in launching your iOS app to the App Store. The guide might seem like a handful now, but once you start the process, it will go by in a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck with your app launch in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/which-is-best-way-to-app-marketing-online-or-app-store\/\">App Store<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After months of hard work, your iOS app is finally ready to launch! 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