Tips for listing APP on major application markets

I have been working on an APP for several months and have put it on the Apple and Android markets. I would like to share my experience with you here.

1. All major Android application markets require software copyrights, and basically require real-name registration. The information in the real-name registration must be consistent with the copyright, which means the company is completely consistent. Therefore, during the development of the APP, you should start applying for copyrights. Basically, the cheapest one can get it done for 300 yuan, and if it is expedited, it may cost thousands to tens of thousands. It is generally recommended to prepare in advance. Generally, Yiquanqun and other mainstream platforms recognize more, but their attitude is not very good.

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2. App Store, Xiaomi, and Huawei Market require that the name and copyright of the APP after installation must be exactly the same as the name submitted, otherwise it will be rejected directly.

3. App Store requires that the APP must be able to exit, so you need to press the exit button repeatedly for two seconds on the home page to prompt and exit. However, Apple prohibits any form of exiting the APP, otherwise it will be directly rejected.

4. Apple absolutely prohibits any form of updates , even if they are tied to the App Store. Apple believes that they should remind users about updates and give users the right to upgrade. If you must add automatic updates, remember not to turn them on or prompt during the software review period, otherwise they will be rejected.

5. App Store can be installed directly in WeChat . Generally, we regard it as the most important step in Android release and the one with the most requirements. If App Store is approved, VIVO/OPPO will automatically collect it, which is more convenient. However, the background data of App Store is very difficult to use. Remember to increase the compilation number by one after each return, upload the installation package, save it, and then refresh it to see if it is new. Their cache is very serious!

6. If the APP requires login, App Store must make a picture of the APP account and password and upload it to the certificate column, otherwise it will definitely not pass.

7. Don’t set the minimum age too low, especially for information and pictures. Apple is too strict. You should set it to 17+. Icons should comply with the regulations, and pictures and content should not be related to sex.

8. The application functions of H5 cannot be too simple, otherwise Xiaomi and Apple will be very sad. If there is content in the column, fill it out. Don't control it, otherwise Xiaomi will be very sad.

9. Forget about LeEco phones , their reviewers have all resigned. No one will pay attention to you.

10. When applying to use the camera, photo album, and calendar, Apple must clearly describe the plist file, otherwise it will be directly rejected at 2.1. For example, you need to take a personal portrait, so you authorize the app to use your camera.

11. Don’t bring bugs that will cause the program to crash , otherwise it will definitely be rejected by major app markets. Especially Apple, I have monitored it in the background, they really click on each function of the APP. They checked my APP for 20 minutes.

12. It is generally recommended to submit Android first , then Apple. For Android, submit VIVO and OPPO first. They are easier to submit, and they will randomly pick up apps from App Store. If you upload them again, you have to claim the apps, which is very troublesome. If you cover the markets of Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu, and Samsung, basically all major Android mobile phone brands are covered. Then come App Store, Alibaba, and Baidu. Baidu has higher requirements for qualifications. You can submit everything else first and then contact Baidu. They will generally see that others have been uploaded, so they will also upload it. As for Apple, you have to reserve 2-3 months of review time.

13. App Store and 360 require apps to be hardened , but their online hardening is unreliable and often fails. It is recommended to use the offline version of App Store for hardening, which is much faster.

That's all for now, I'll add more later.