app-store

Is it possible to access the App Store Data for market analyzation?

I am wondering if the App Store provides an API that allows others to access the data like descriptions, prices, reviews, etc.? ...

Does anyone know how sites are generating the Apple App Store updated apps feeds?

A lot of sites have rss feeds for updated and new apps on the Apple iPhone App Store. However, Apple's rss feed generator only shows feeds for the top 100 free/paid apps. So how can I generate my own database of new/updated apps in the same fashion as all these folks are? What magic feed are they accessing? ...

Is there an official documentation for the use of the App Store API?

I may want to write an tool that makes some App Store statistical analysis, if that's legal. I am wondering if there is any offical documentation for how to access the App Store API with third party Software. Does anyone know? ...

iPhone - how can I include a URL to my app in the app

Hi I want to have a feature in my app where the user can send an email to a friend with the itunes url to my application. How is it possible? Thanks. ...

iPhone 2.2.1 to 3.0 Transition Best Practices

Apple is now requiring app developers to submit apps that target 2.2.1 but also build for 3.0. I (and I imagine a large majority of small/part-time developers) only have one iPhone and since the upgrade to 3.0 is irreversible, I wanted to get some thoughts out there as to what are some best practices for minimizing risk during the transi...

How can I get an iPhone app to a client for review prior to public release?

I need to show an app I have developed to a client for review prior to its submission to the app store. The client has an iPhone but not a mac on which to run xCode. I have a personal (not company) iPhone developer account. The client is too far away to visit in person. What are my options? ...

What are your experiences selling on the Android Market?

I've been hearing some good things about Google's Android Market recently, and I might look into developing for android (currently develop for iPhone OS) at some point. Are any of you Android Developers, or simultaneously developing for iPhone AND Android? What have your experiences been for developing and selling your apps on the Androi...

Programmatically run a search on the App Store?

Is it possible to open the App Store app from within my app and run a search? I'm looking to see if there's an appstore:// type URL that I could use, in the same way that mailto: and sms: open Mail and SMS respectively. Does anyone know if this is possible? Edit - more info: I've been trying using UIApplication's openURL: method, pas...

How is my iPhone app info available to be advertised on other sites as well?

I have a few apps on the iPhone app store, and I have some questions about how my app description is available on third party sites. There are other websites that advertise and promote apps just like the app store, how do they get all the info? Is there some sort of RSS feed from Apple that I don't know about? I have also gotten a few e...

iPhone Developer Program registration for UK trading partnership

I have been looking into this for a long time and have found no definitive answer. I can't be the only person to have faced this problem and am wondering how you guys proceeded in similar cases. I'm part of a partnership, based in the UK, trading as, lets say, "ABCD iPhone Apps" (legally, a perfectly legitimate way of doing business). I...

Adding iPod Support to (previously) iPhone Only App

When I started on my current project, there was already an App in the App Store. This App was iPhone only. My first task was to test and build a version that also ran on an iPod Touch. About 3 weeks ago Apple removed the option on iTunes connect to set the device requirements. And sent an email out to all developers: "The App Store...

"pay if you want to" using in app purchases (iphone)

I realise that you can't use in app purchases for real things. But does an in app purchase actually have to give extra functionality in the app. Can it be used to have optional paying? I've made an app that really should be free but I'd like to make a little money even if it's only one 59p. So could I have an in app purchase which users ...

Does my client need a developer account to submit the app I made them to the App Store?

Hello, I wonder if someone could offer insight here: I work for an independent multimedia firm who builds communications material for their clients. We're currently working through our first iPhone app. So, my shop has now completed an app that conforms to our client's brand, and we wish to deploy this app to the App Store on behalf of ...

Link to my app that opens in mail on the iPhone, or the PC desktop

I'm trying to email someone a link to my iPhone app in the app store. I've tried Apple's app-link-maker. I've tried many of the suggestions here (and elsewhere) to use http: or itms: or itms-app:. Or to use itunes.apple.com or phobos.apple.com or ax.search or several others. I can't seem to get ONE link that works in both situations:...

Does Apple accept iPhone App with hidden functionalities?

Hi all, I'm building an iPhone app for a restaurant and would like to implement also an administration area that should only be accessible/viewable to approved users (users will be approved on a server). Will Apple accept an App which has functionalities hidden to the majority of its users? Thanks, Miguel ...

Build an iOS4 app that will also deploy on iPhone OS 3.x devices

Hey, I've got a couple of applications in the App Store at the moment which I've had ready after the release of iOS4. If I try and download one of these in the App store on a 3.x device, it will tell me I need to upgrade. Is there a way to make my application not do this, as I don't think I am using any API calls specific to iOS4. I or...

On the iPhone, how can you cause a URL to display an entry in the App Store?

For instance, if someone views a URL for an app on the iPhone, we would like the URL to open the App Store and display the entry related to that app. The idea is to allow downloading of an app with two clicks (click on link, then click on "Install" button) on the iPhone. How is this possible? [Edit] To clarify, from within the iPhone ...

How to increase minimum iOS version for iPhone app installation?

I recently submitted a new version of my app to the app store, and increased the Deployment Target to 3.2, to make the app no longer able to install on iOS 3.1.3 which is not compatible with it. However, when the app went live on the store, it still is listed as "Compatible with iOS 3.1.3 or later." How can I increase the minimum iOS ver...

Can I update my binary when it's waiting for review without beeing thrown back in the waiting queue?

I've submitted an app a few days ago and it's still waiting for review. In the meantime I've done some improvements... could I submit that new binary now or is that going to reset my waiting time so that I basically start from scratch again? ...