App Store Connect submission in iOS Swift - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is App Store Connect?

App Store Connect is Apple's online platform where developers upload, manage, and submit their iOS apps for review and release on the App Store.

intermediate

What is the purpose of Provisioning Profiles in app submission?

Provisioning Profiles link your app to your Apple Developer account and devices, allowing the app to run on real devices and be submitted to the App Store securely.

beginner

What role does the App Store Review process play?

The App Store Review checks your app for quality, security, and compliance with Apple's guidelines before it becomes available to users.

beginner

What is an App Store Connect record?

It is the app's profile in App Store Connect where you enter app details like name, description, screenshots, pricing, and version info before submission.

intermediate

Why is it important to set the Version and Build numbers correctly?

Version and Build numbers help track app updates. The version is user-facing, while the build is for internal tracking. Each new submission must have a higher build number.

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

A Create an app record in App Store Connect

B Write the app code

C Download Xcode

D Buy a Mac computer

You must first create an app record in App Store Connect to provide app details before uploading your build.

Which tool do you use to upload your app build to App Store Connect?

A App Store app

B Xcode Organizer

C Terminal only

D Safari browser

Xcode Organizer lets you archive and upload your app build directly to App Store Connect.

What must you do if you want to submit a new version of your app?

A Delete the old app record

B Keep the same build number

C Increase the build number

D Change the app icon

Each new submission requires a higher build number to distinguish it from previous versions.

What happens during the App Store Review?

A You get paid immediately

B Your app is automatically published

C Your app is tested by users

D Apple checks your app for quality and guideline compliance

Apple reviews your app to ensure it meets their standards before allowing it on the App Store.

Which of these is NOT required to submit an app?

A User reviews

B App description

C Provisioning profile

D App screenshots

User reviews are collected after the app is published, not required for submission.

Explain the key steps to submit an iOS app using App Store Connect.

Think about the process from preparing your app to it being reviewed by Apple.

Describe why provisioning profiles and certificates are important for App Store submission.

Consider how Apple verifies your app is from you and safe.

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