App Store Connect submission in iOS Swift - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

What is the first step to submit an iOS app to App Store Connect?

You have finished developing your iOS app. What is the very first thing you must do to prepare your app for submission to App Store Connect?

A Create an App Store Connect record for your app and fill in its metadata.

B Upload your app binary directly to the App Store without any setup.

C Publish your app on the App Store before testing it.

D Send your app files to Apple via email for review.

💡 Hint

Think about what you need to do before uploading your app binary.

Before uploading your app, you must create an app record in App Store Connect. This record holds your app's name, description, screenshots, and other important info.

❓ ui_behavior

intermediate

What happens after you upload your app build to App Store Connect?

After successfully uploading your app build using Xcode or Transporter, what is the next step you will see in App Store Connect?

A Your app is immediately published on the App Store without review.

B You must manually email Apple to request app review.

C Your build will appear under the 'TestFlight' tab for beta testing or under 'App Store' for submission.

D Your app build is deleted automatically after upload.

💡 Hint

Think about how you test your app before public release.

Uploaded builds appear in App Store Connect. You can use them for beta testing with TestFlight or submit them for App Store review.

❓ lifecycle

advanced

How long does the App Store review process usually take?

After submitting your app for review in App Store Connect, how long does it typically take for Apple to review and approve your app?

A Apple does not review apps; they are published automatically.

B Instant approval immediately after submission.

C At least 30 days before any feedback.

D Usually 1 to 3 days, but it can vary depending on app complexity and Apple’s workload.

💡 Hint

Think about the real-world waiting time after submission.

Apple reviews apps to ensure quality and safety. This usually takes a few days but can be longer for complex apps or during busy times.

❓ navigation

advanced

Where do you set the app’s pricing and availability in App Store Connect?

In App Store Connect, where do you configure your app’s price and the countries where it will be available?

A In the 'Pricing and Availability' section of your app’s App Store Connect record.

B In the Xcode project settings before uploading the build.

C In the Apple Developer portal under Certificates.

D You cannot set pricing; all apps are free by default.

💡 Hint

Think about where you manage app details after upload.

The 'Pricing and Availability' section lets you choose your app’s price tier and select countries or regions where it will be sold.

🔧 Debug

expert

What error will you see if your app’s Info.plist is missing the required 'CFBundleIdentifier' key during submission?

You try to upload your app build to App Store Connect but it fails. The Info.plist file is missing the 'CFBundleIdentifier' key. What error message will you most likely see?

A ERROR ITMS-90210: "Provisioning profile expired"

B ERROR ITMS-90035: "Missing Info.plist key: CFBundleIdentifier"

C ERROR ITMS-90123: "Invalid app icon size"

D ERROR ITMS-90345: "Missing launch storyboard"

💡 Hint

Think about what unique identifier every app must have.

The CFBundleIdentifier is a required key that uniquely identifies your app. Missing it causes a specific error during upload.

Practice

1. What is the first step to submit your iOS app to the App Store using App Store Connect?

easy

A. Archive your app in Xcode

B. Fill in app details on App Store Connect website

C. Submit your app for review

D. Create a marketing plan

Solution

1. Step 1: Archive your app in Xcode

   Before submitting, you must create an archive of your app using Xcode's Archive feature.

2. Step 2: Upload the archive to App Store Connect

   After archiving, you upload the archive through Xcode Organizer to App Store Connect.

3. Final Answer:

   Archive your app in Xcode -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   First step = Archive app [OK]

Hint: Start by archiving your app in Xcode before anything else [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to submit without archiving
• Filling app details before uploading
• Skipping the archive step

2. Which of the following is the correct way to upload your app archive to App Store Connect using Xcode?

easy

A. Use the Terminal command 'upload-app' with the archive path

B. Drag and drop the archive file into the App Store Connect website

C. Email the archive file to Apple support

D. Use the Organizer window and select 'Distribute App'

Solution

1. Step 1: Open Organizer in Xcode

   After archiving, open the Organizer window to manage archives.

2. Step 2: Select 'Distribute App' to upload

   Use the 'Distribute App' option to upload your archive to App Store Connect.

3. Final Answer:

   Use the Organizer window and select 'Distribute App' -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Upload via Organizer = Use the Organizer window and select 'Distribute App' [OK]

Hint: Upload archives only through Xcode Organizer's distribute option [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to upload by dragging files on website
• Sending archive by email
• Using unsupported terminal commands

3. After uploading your app archive, what must you do next on the App Store Connect website before submitting for review?

medium

A. Fill in app metadata like description and screenshots

B. Delete the uploaded archive

C. Immediately submit without any details

D. Change your app's bundle identifier

Solution

1. Step 1: Access your app's page on App Store Connect

   After upload, go to your app's page to manage its details.

2. Step 2: Enter metadata such as description, screenshots, and keywords

   These details are required for App Store listing and review.

3. Final Answer:

   Fill in app metadata like description and screenshots -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Metadata entry before submission = Fill in app metadata like description and screenshots [OK]

Hint: Always fill app details before submitting for review [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Skipping metadata entry
• Deleting archive after upload
• Changing bundle ID after upload

4. You uploaded your app archive but the 'Submit for Review' button is disabled on App Store Connect. What is the most likely cause?

medium

A. You did not archive your app in Xcode

B. Your app archive is corrupted

C. You have not filled all required app information fields

D. Your Apple developer account is expired

Solution

1. Step 1: Check required app information fields

   App Store Connect disables submission if required fields like description or screenshots are missing.

2. Step 2: Confirm archive upload and account status

   If archive is uploaded and account is active, missing info is the cause.

3. Final Answer:

   You have not filled all required app information fields -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Missing info disables submit button = You have not filled all required app information fields [OK]

Hint: Complete all required fields to enable submission button [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming archive corruption disables button
• Ignoring missing metadata
• Not checking account status

5. You want to submit an app update but accidentally uploaded an archive with the wrong version number. What is the best way to fix this before submission?

hard

A. Submit the wrong version and update later

B. Rebuild and archive the app with the correct version number, then upload again

C. Edit the version number directly on App Store Connect after upload

D. Delete the app from App Store Connect and start over

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand version number is set in app build

   The version number is part of the app bundle and cannot be changed on App Store Connect after upload.

2. Step 2: Rebuild and archive with correct version

   You must update the version in Xcode, then archive and upload the new build.

3. Step 3: Upload the corrected archive and submit

   After uploading the correct version, fill details and submit for review.

4. Final Answer:

   Rebuild and archive the app with the correct version number, then upload again -> Option B

5. Quick Check:

   Fix version by rebuilding and uploading new archive [OK]

Hint: Version changes require new archive upload, not website edits [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to edit version on App Store Connect
• Submitting wrong version hoping to fix later
• Deleting app instead of fixing version