6/18/2026
A Practical App Store Launch Checklist
A starter checklist for preparing an iOS app for TestFlight and App Store submission.
iOS
App Store
Launch
Why this checklist matters
A smooth App Store launch is easier when product, engineering, design, privacy, and support requirements are prepared before submission.
Technical checklist
- Confirm bundle identifier and signing setup.
- Test critical flows on real devices.
- Review crash logs and performance issues.
- Prepare TestFlight tester notes.
- Confirm app version and build number.
Product checklist
- Prepare app name, subtitle, description, keywords, screenshots, and support URL.
- Verify privacy policy URL.
- Confirm contact email inbox is monitored.
- Review app-specific privacy disclosures.
Support checklist
- Create a support page.
- Create an app-specific privacy page when needed.
- Document known limitations.
- Prepare a simple user feedback workflow.