Publish to App Store Checklist: Swift App

Prerequisites#

• Apple Developer Account ($99/year)
• Xcode installed on a Mac
• Use EAS Build (Expo's recommended way for production)

Create Apple Developer Account#

• Create an Apple Developer Account: https://developer.apple.com/
• Enroll in the Apple Developer Program ($99/year)

Screenshots#

• Use https://appscreens.com/ App Store Screenshot Generator
• Generate screenshots for all devices and languages
• Add App Icons: 1024x1024px

App Metadata#

• Update AppName
• Update App Description
• Add keywords
• Update App Version
• Add App Category

Xcode Build Settings#

• Bundle versioning
• Build and archive using Xcode 16 or later
• Archive the app
• Upload the app to the App Store
• Submit the app to the App Store

Privacy & Compliance#

• Privacy Policy URL: A live, public website link outlining your data collection practices. This is mandatory for all apps
• Support URL
• Marketing URL

Testing#

• Install TestFlight App on your device