appstore

Tips for a successful AppStore submission?

In a day or two I'll be ready to submit my iPhone app to the AppStore and I'm curious whether people who have gone through this process have any tips / suggestions for a smooth submission process. Here's things I've covered; No memory leaks Tested performance on an actual device Doesn't crash :) Using correct certificates / profile ...

Invalid iPhone Application Binary

I'm trying to upload an application to the iPhone App Store, but I get this error message from iTunes Connect: The binary you uploaded was invalid. The signature was invalid, or it was not signed with an Apple submission certificate. My guess is that it is not properly signed. I have downloaded my App Store distribution certficate...

iPod touch for iPhone development

I am thinking about buying an iPod touch to make some money on developing apps for the iPhone. I like the concept of the App Store and had a quick look at it with iTunes. Looks like applications are categorized, to be iPhone OR iPod applications. Some apps which are free for the iPod seem to cost for iPhone users. What is the difference...

Distributing iPhone applications 2.1 vs 2.0

Can iPhone applications compiled against 2.1 be successfully installed via iTunes on a 2.0 device? I know iPhone applications compiled with 2.1 can run on a 2.0 device (assuming they're not using anything new from 2.1). But am not sure if iTunes will let the install take place. Does anyone have concrete information on this? I have not...

How long does it take to get an app approved for the AppStore?

I'm looking for a general idea of how long people are sitting in the queue once they have submitted. Actual times from people who have submitted and been approved. I understand its subjective and depends on the app i'm just looking for some real world examples. ...

How Can I Launch The Appstore App Directly from my Application

I've used several apps now that launch the itunes store directly from the app. I'm even using some on my 2.1 iPod 2G. I know there's a bug in 2.1 that prevents appstore links from working in safari, but somehow people are launching the appstore directly, not even through safari. How do you do this? Is it an undocumented openURL feature...

What do I need to submit to the Apple AppStore when I submit an application?

Can any one tell me what files I need to submit to the Apple appstore when I submit my application? As an example, do the Resource file, Digital Developer certificate files and others need to be submitted? Please help me understand this process, or show me a resource on the web where I can learn more. ...

Best way to generate both "free/demo" and commercial apps from the same source code?

I would like to provide two different versions of my iPhone app on the App Store -- one free that is limited by the number of items displayed through the application, and another one completely unlimited. The source code for both apps will be exactly the same, the only difference would be the SQLite database that stores the items in the...

Procedure to submit iPhone application to App Store?

Hi all, Is it necessary to pay $99 before I can watch the video to submit an iPhone application to the App Store, or it is available free of cost anywhere? Please help, it's urgent. Khushi ...

Reasons for rejecting iPhone application by Apple store

Can anybody help me out to know the possible reasons for which Apple store can reject or raise objection to submit any iPhone application. ...

Creating App Store Distribution Certificate - What to enter in Common Name field?

When creating the app store distribution certificate in the certificate assistant, do I enter my name in the Common Name field, or the company name? This page says, "In the Common Name field enter your Company/Organization/Department name" while the add certificate area of the portal it says "In the Common Name field, enter your name" ...

What information does a developer get from apple about each user that buys an app in the appstore?

Does anyone know what end user information a developer receives from Apple regarding a purchase of their application in the app store? Do they receive the end users full name, the unique identifier of their iphone/itouch, or possibly their email address? Thanks, Brad ...

Which open source licenses are compatible with the iPhone and App Store?

I'm writing an iPhone app, and I would like to use a 3rd party library for part of its functionality. I intend on selling it through the App Store and my code will not be open sourced. Which open source licenses allow this? ...

Is it possible to install third-party apps on an iPhone? If not, how is it controlled?

Can I go around Apple and offer applications to users, or do they force you to go through them? How? Just legally? ...

iphone OS Version Appstore Deployment

Hi There, My question is related to the iphone appstore deployment handles deployment for when different versions of the iphone request the application. Also, does one have to submit a build for each version i.e 2.0,2.1 and 2.2. I've developed for Windows mobile and redirected users to a certain url based on the windows mobile platform t...

Deploying sqlite DB on iPhone app upgrade

I'm using sqlite as a datasource in an iPhone app. I have two questions regarding application upgrades. 1.) The data is all config/nontransactional. Meaning, it is readonly. When I update/add config data, I'll issue an upgrade for the app. When a user gets an updated iPhone app, does the original get uninstalled? If that is the case...

What is the difference between an iPhone web app and an iPhone app?

I ask this because I am on the verge of diving into iPhone development and I have been intently following the iPhone related questions here. This question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/566265/retrieving-current-local-time-on-iphone has a comment which asks "are you creating iphone web app or iphone app" and my question is, is t...

Developer-centric iPhone applications

As a developer who has an iPhone, I am looking for applications that are developer-centric. What iPhone applications do you find useful as a developer? ...

Is there any Apple AppStore Business model exists out there ?

Hello all, I'm just wondering are there any other business models like the Apple AppStore or something that is close to this i.e. build application -> distribute to market place that is a focal point for applications . ...

Non-US tax from Appstore earnings?

Does Apple "withhold a part of the earnings for tax purposes" even for non-US developers? I've seen this related question but it's not clear what happens to non-US developers. There's a reference to a form "W-8BEN" but I don't understand it -- is this what I have to fill out when I'm non-US and I want to avoid Apple to withhold the tax?...