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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.