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If i wanted to test an app with push notification service, does it have to be approved in the app store?

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Yes. Before sending push notifications, your server must talk with Apple's master push notification server before sending out ANY push notifications whatsoever. :/

esqew
The app doesn't need to be approved to test it, though.
ceejayoz
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No. You can use push notifications without ever submitting to the App Store via development or "Ad-Hoc" builds. You will however need a signed certificate from Apple, as push messages are routed through their network. Certs can be acquired with a paid Apple developer account.