App Store Listing (iOS)

Guide for creating and maintaining iOS App Store listings for client apps.

Prerequisites

• Apple Developer account enrolled in the Apple Developer Program
• Access to App Store Connect
• App icon (1024×1024 PNG)
• Screenshots for required device sizes

Register a Bundle ID

1. Create Identifier in Apple Developer Portal

1. Go to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
2. Click + to register a new identifier
3. Select App IDs → App
4. Enter:
   • Description: Client Church App
   • Bundle ID: app.digitalchurch.clientname (Explicit)
5. Under Capabilities, enable:
   • ✅ Push Notifications
   • ✅ Associated Domains (if using universal links)
6. Click Register

Create App in App Store Connect

1. Go to App Store Connect
2. Click + → New App
3. Fill in:
   • Platforms: iOS
   • Name: Client Church (as it appears on App Store)
   • Primary Language: English (U.S.)
   • Bundle ID: Select the ID you just created
   • SKU: clientchurch-ios (internal reference)
   • User Access: Full Access
4. Click Create

App Information

Version Information

In the App Store tab, fill out:

Field	Value
Promotional Text	Short tagline (170 chars max) — can be updated without new build
Description	Full description of app features (4000 chars max)
Keywords	Comma-separated, 100 chars total
Support URL	https://clientchurch.com/app-support/
Marketing URL	https://clientchurch.com/app/ (optional)

Screenshots

Upload screenshots for each required device size:

Device	Size	Required
6.7" iPhone	1290×2796	Yes
6.5" iPhone	1284×2778	Yes
5.5" iPhone	1242×2208	Optional
12.9" iPad Pro	2048×2732	If iPad supported

Screenshot Generation

Use Fastlane Snapshot or Screenshots Pro to automate screenshot generation across device sizes.

General App Information

1. App Information → Category: Select Lifestyle as primary category
2. Content Rights: "This app does not contain, show, or access third-party content"
3. Age Rating: Complete the questionnaire
   • All answers should be None for typical church apps
   • Not "Made for Kids"
   • Not restricted to 17+

App Privacy

Apple requires privacy disclosure for all apps.

1. Go to App Privacy section
2. Answer: "No, we do not collect data from this app"
   • If the app does collect data (analytics, user accounts), declare appropriately
3. Add Privacy Policy URL: https://clientchurch.com/privacy/

Pricing & Availability

1. Price: Free
2. Availability: United States and Canada (or all territories)
3. Pre-Orders: Typically disabled

App Review Information

Provide contact info for Apple's review team:

Field	Value
First Name	Mark
Last Name	Tenney
Phone	(contact number)
Email	mark@digitalchurch.com

If the app requires login, provide demo credentials.

Submitting for Review

1. Ensure a build has been uploaded via EAS Submit or Transporter
2. Select the build under Build section
3. Complete all required fields (red indicators show missing items)
4. Click Add for Review
5. Click Submit to App Review

Review Timeline

• Standard review: 24-48 hours typically
• Expedited review: Request via Apple's form for critical fixes

Post-Launch Updates

For app updates:

1. Click + Version or Platform in App Store Connect
2. Enter new version number (must be higher than current)
3. Add "What's New" release notes
4. Upload new build
5. Submit for review

note

Promotional text can be updated anytime without a new build or review.