Resource app store information
iOS
Apple provides information on uploading a build. Apple provides a basic guide to the various attributes displayed within the app's product page. The following is a general overview of these attributes. You can visit the App Store or the resources provided to learn more.
App Data | Description | Apple Resource |
|---|---|---|
Application Name | Keep it short, simple, and easy to spell. This name is how users will find the app within the App Store. | |
Subtitle | Intended to concisely summarize the purpose of the app. It can only be updated when you submit a new app version. | |
Icon | Clear, simple, and recognizable are the goals here. | App Icon Guide |
App Previews | Short previews highlighting key functionality, features, and UI. | |
Screen Shots | If App Previews do not exist, these are displayed within search results. Similar to App Previews, these highlight key functionality, features, and UI. | |
Description | Description to highlight the purpose of the app. The first sentence is displayed before having to tap to read more. Can be updated when a new version is submitted. | |
Promotional Text | Displayed above the description can be updated at any time, typically used to promote limited-time type information, such as the latest news, upcoming new features, and so on. It is not expected that this feature is used within the Configured Commerce Mobile app. | |
Keywords | Determines where the app shows up within search results. Apple has several keyword restrictions that if used, can cause the app to be rejected when submitted to the App Store. Please read the related documentation to ensure keyword compliance. | |
In-App Purchases | Lets users view and start in-app purchases from the product page. It is not expected that this feature is used within the Configured Commerce Mobile app. | |
What's New | Displayed on both the Product page and on the Updates tab. Used for highlighting new features and functionality or calling out specific key bug fixes. | |
Ratings & Reviews | Reviews and responses can be updated at any time. Only the latest review and response is displayed on the product page. You can communicate with users who have submitted a review through Apple's iTunes Connect tool to address comments or feedback. | |
Categories | There are two categories that can be assigned to the app to help users find the app while browsing the App Store. The primary category is the most important, as it is where the app shows up when browsing by category or filtering on search results. | |
Support URL | A URL with support information for your app. This URL is visible on the App Store. | |
Marketing URL | A URL with marketing information about your app. This URL is visible on the App Store. | |
Copyright | The name of the person or entity that owns the exclusive rights to your app, preceded by the year the rights were obtained (for example, "2008 Acme Inc."). Do not provide a URL. | |
Android
Android apps are required to publish with the Android App Bundle on Google Play. Android provides a basic guide to the various attributes displayed within the app's product page. The following is a general overview of these attributes. You can learn more from Google Play or the resources listed.
Note
Customers self-publishing their mobile app must declare image/video permissions due to a Google Play policy. Use the statement: This app has barcode scanning functionality, which requires image and video permissions.
App Data | Description | Google Play Resource |
|---|---|---|
Icon | Clear, simple, and recognizable are the goals here. | |
Feature Image | Generally this is the first thing that users will see when they view the app within the app store. It should be a well thought out image that captures the app's essence. | |
Title | Your app's name on Google Play. | |
Short Description | The first text users see when looking at your app's detail page on the Play Store app. | |
Full Description | Your app's description on Google Play. | |
Reviews | Google Play lets app owners the option respond to reviews. | |
Policies | Be sure to read Google Play's policies on app metadata to avoid any issues with posting the app. | |
Google Play badge link | As desired, post the "Get it on Google Play" badge on your website to encourage users to install the app. | |
Categorization | Specify the application type and category. | |
Contact Details | This category of metadata includes references to the website, email, and phone that is publicly displayed on the Play store. | |
Privacy Policy URL | Information on protecting user privacy. |