Ship Your First App

Ship Your First App

Finalize your app for submission: verify the checklist, prepare store listing assets, and submit for App Review.

Pre-Submission Checklist

• App name, bundle ID, version number, build number
• App icons and marketing assets ready
• Privacy usage descriptions in Info.plist (camera, photos, location, etc.)
• App privacy details completed in App Store Connect
• Crash-free on latest devices and iOS versions
• Localization and accessibility pass (labels, Dynamic Type, contrast)

Store Listing

• Screenshots for all supported devices
• Clear description and keywords
• Support URL and marketing URL
• Contact and copyright information

Final QA & Testing

• Smoke test core flows on latest iOS and the oldest supported iOS.
• Test on small/large devices (e.g., SE and Max) and dark/light mode.
• Verify offline/airplane mode and poor network conditions.
• Accessibility pass: VoiceOver labels, Dynamic Type, contrast, hit targets.
• Localization strings fit; no truncation or hard-coded text.
• Push notifications, deep links, and widget behavior verified.

Performance & Crash Readiness

• App starts quickly; no jank in critical screens.
• Memory usage stable; images lazy-load and cache appropriately.
• Background tasks terminate gracefully; no main-thread blocking.
• Crash reporting enabled (Xcode Organizer and/or SDK like Firebase/Crashlytics).
• Analytics and critical events instrumented to measure adoption and failures.

Legal & Privacy

• Info.plist includes all required NS*UsageDescription keys (Camera, Photos, etc.).
• App Privacy details in App Store Connect are complete and accurate.
• Terms of Service and Privacy Policy URLs are published and reachable.
• Third-party SDKs reviewed; data collection disclosed; consent flows implemented if needed.

Launch Plan

• Decide on release strategy: immediate vs. phased release.
• Prepare release notes and support documentation/FAQ.
• Notify stakeholders and schedule communications (blog, social, email).
• Have a rollback/quick-fix plan for critical issues.

Post-Launch Monitoring

• Track crashes, ANR, and key metrics (activation, retention, conversion).
• Review App Review feedback and user reviews for quick iterations.
• Plan a 1-2 week follow-up release for bug fixes and polish.

Submission & Review

Upload with Xcode Organizer.

In App Store Connect select the build, complete compliance, and submit for review.

Respond quickly to review notes.

1) Xcode → Product → Archive
2) Organizer → Distribute App → App Store Connect → Upload
3) App Store Connect → Select build → Submit for Review
4) After approval → Release (Immediate or Phased)