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Publishing Your App

If you have reached this step, it means you have a mature app that is well tested and ready to be released for public use.

The actual steps to publish the app on Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or vendor-specific app stores (e.g., Samsung Galaxy Store, Xiaomi) may vary, but on a broader level, the majority of the steps would be common.

Create a Developer Account​

All the stores have a prerequisite to have a developer account created on their respective developer console.

Create an App Project​

Most app stores will have this step to create a new project for the app.

Describe Your App​

You would be required to give a detailed description about your mobile app, its purpose, intended age group, business model, targeted global regions, etc.

Additional App Details​

  • You would be required to upload a few screenshots of your mobile app.
  • A few app stores also typically ask for a demo usage video of the app.
  • If the app requires user registration, sharing test user credentials is mandatory as part of the app submission.
  • App logo in specific dimensions.
  • App description, both long and short are required, as you want those to appear for your app listing.
  • Information about explicit user permissions and justification for the need.

Mandatory Artifacts​

All the app stores usually demand a URL to the following documents regarding the app usage:

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

Upload the App Binary​

Upload the signed binary of the app.

Submit for Review​

Once all the necessary information is filled up and the artifacts are uploaded, the final step is to submit for review. The app store review team typically takes 3-5 business days to review the actual app functioning, suitability for use, and veracity of the information provided.

Publish​

Once your app has passed the review phase, it is ready for release and to make it available for public use.

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