App Store Submission Checklist#

1. Administrative & Legal#

1.1 Active Apple Developer Program Membership: Annual subscription required to distribute on the store.
1.3 App Store Connect User Access: Proper permissions for the team members managing the submission.
1.2 Facultative - I’ll start with the individual account - D-U-N-S Number: Unique identifier used by Apple to verify business entities for organizations.
1.4 Paid Applications Agreement: Signed contract required for apps with a purchase price or subscriptions, via https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/ (Demande TPS-TVQ fait 27 avril)
1.5 Banking and Tax Information: Verified details needed for Apple to process your earnings.
1.6 Public Privacy Policy URL: A web link detailing how you handle and protect user data. (https://github.com/marcoue/GenDash-Support/ and Privacy form in App store)
1.7 Export Compliance Documentation: Proof of clearance for apps utilizing specific types of encryption. (Via Info.plist file in Xcode)
1.8 Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance: Mandatory legal registration for distribution within the European Union. (Opted out for now as it requires my personal home address)

2.1 Latest Mandatory Xcode Version Build: The binary must be compiled with the current Apple-approved IDE.
2.2 Latest iOS SDK Compatibility: Ensuring the app supports current system APIs and frameworks.
2.3 App Privacy Manifest: A .privacyinfo file documenting the data types accessed by your code.
2.4 SHA-256 Certificate Support: Modern security standard required for app signing certificates.
2.5 64-bit Architecture Support: Technical requirement for compatibility with all modern iOS hardware.
2.6 Optimized Binary Size: Monitoring the final build to stay within cellular download limits. (When app is completed)
2.7 Bitcode Disabled: Adherence to modern standards where bitcode is no longer required for thinning.

3.1 App Name: The primary title of the application as it appears in search.
3.2 Subtitle: A secondary tagline used to summarize the app’s purpose.
3.3 Description: A full text overview of features and functionality for potential users.
3.4 Keywords: A hidden list of terms that improve the app’s search discoverability.
3.5 Promotional Text: A short, editable field to highlight news or limited-time updates.
3.6 Marketing URL: A link to your product’s landing page or company website.
3.7 Support URL: A direct link where users can go for technical help or FAQs.
3.8 Version Number and Build String: Incremental identifiers for tracking your releases and builds.
3.9 Category Selection: Tags that determine which store departments the app resides in.

4.1 App Icon: A 1024x1024 px image representing the app on home screens.
4.2 Screenshots for 6.7" Display: Visuals for the largest iPhone models like the Pro Max.
4.3 Screenshots for 6.5" Display: Images sized for standard large-screen iPhone devices.
4.4 Screenshots for 5.5" Display: Required assets to represent the app on legacy device sizes.
4.5 iPad Screenshots: Required imagery if your app is compatible with iPadOS.
4.6 App Previews: Short video demonstrations of the app in action.

5.1 Demo Account Credentials: Login data provided to allow reviewers to access hidden features.
5.2 Review Notes: Extra instructions to help the reviewer understand complex workflows.
5.3 Reviewer Contact Information: Name and number for the person Apple should call with questions.
5.4 Hardware Requirements: Documentation of any external hardware needed for the app to work.

6.1 Privacy Nutrition Labels: A summary of what data is collected and how it is linked.
6.2 Accessibility Nutrition Labels: A declaration of the app’s support for assistive technologies.
6.3 Age Ratings: A self-assessment used to determine content suitability for different age groups.
6.4 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) Prompt: The system-level request for permission to track user data.
6.5 Content Rights: Legal confirmation that you have the rights to use all displayed content.

7.1 Pricing Tier Selection: The defined cost for purchasing the app or in-app services.
7.2 Regional Availability: A list of specific countries where the app will be available.
7.3 Pre-order Status: A setting to allow users to sign up for the app before launch.
7.4 Release Methodology: A choice between manual, scheduled, or automatic publication.