Question 1

How long does App Store submission approval take?

Accepted Answer

Apple's median review time is 24 to 48 hours. First submissions for a new app, or apps that trigger sign-in or in-app-purchase review, can take longer. A clean submission packet — accurate metadata, working demo account, screenshots that match the current build — is the biggest factor.

Question 2

What is required for App Store submission?

Accepted Answer

Apple requires a signed binary, App Store listing copy, screenshots for every supported device size, an app privacy disclosure, a content rating, age rating, demo account credentials if your app requires login, and (for apps with in-app purchases) tax and banking information at the App Store Connect level.

Question 3

How much does Apple charge for App Store submission?

Accepted Answer

Apple charges $99/year for the standard Apple Developer Program membership. Submitting an app itself is free; Apple takes a commission on paid apps and in-app purchases (15% for most small developers, 30% for larger ones).

Question 4

Why does App Store submission get rejected?

Accepted Answer

The most common rejections are: missing or non-functional demo accounts, privacy policies that don't match what the app actually does, sign-in flows that don't support Sign in with Apple where Apple requires it, metadata that overstates what the app does, and use of private APIs.

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