In order to publish apps in the App Store and Play Store, you must apply for both Apple and Google Developer accounts. Since this process can take up to 4 weeks, you’ll want to do this first.
If your organization already has developer accounts, you can skip this step.
| Apply for Developer Accounts | Why is this necessary? To protect themselves and their customers, Apple and Google want to ensure you’re the real deal. Everyone that wants to publish on their stores must sign up first. |
| Where do I do this? | Sign up for an iOS Developer account on the Apple Developer site. You will need an Apple ID to begin the process. Sign up for a Google Developer account in the Play Console. You’ll need a Google account to begin the process. |
| What if I need more help? |
Check out these instructions on acquiring an iOS Developer account and Google Play Developer account. Note: Developer accounts are not free. Apple charges an annual $99 fee. Google charges a one-time $25 fee. |
| What is this necessary? |
Your app is an extension of your organization. If you want to entice people into downloading it, you need to ensure it is both appealing and reflective of your brand. Failure to add these design elements will result in Apple or Google rejecting your app:
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| Authroisation Letters |
As we shall be submitting the app on your behalf we require written permission. Please fill the attached letters in and return. |
iOS Graphic Requirements
Use the checklist below to make sure you have created all the images that are required for App Store submission. If you plan to use the same images across all devices, then only supply iPad Pro and iPhone 6 Plus images as itunes will auto scale them.
The Apple App Store requires 2 screenshots that will appear after you search for the app and are viewing the details. The best way to provide these images is to take a photo of the app’s splash screen and main screen showing the app’s components once you have finished building your app.
| Asset | Naming Convention | Minimum Required Size | Format |
| App Icon | iPhone_icon_artwork.png |
1024 Width x 1024 Height px |
PNG |
| iPhone 4 & 4s (2 Screenshots) | iPhone4_Screenshot1.png, iPhone4_Screenshot2.png |
640 Width x 960 Height px |
PNG |
| iPhone 5 & 5s (2 Screenshots) | iPhone5_Screenshot1.png, iPhone5_Screenshot2.png |
640 Width x 1136 Height px |
PNG |
| iPhone 6 (2 Screenshots) | iPhone6_Screenshot1.png, iPhone6_Screenshot2.png |
1334 Width x 750 Height px |
PNG |
| iPhone 6 Plus (2 Screenshots) | iPhone6plus_Screenshot1.png, iPhone6plus_Screenshot2.png |
1242 Width x 2208 Height px |
PNG |
| iPad Pro (2 Screenshots) | iPhone6plus_Screenshot1.png, iPhone6plus_Screenshot2.png |
2048 Width x 2732 Height px |
PNG |
How to take Screenshots on iPhone / iPad
| Step 1: | Download the event app onto your phone using the test link provided in “Build & Publish” |
| Step 2: | Once you have finished building your app, take a photo of the app’s splash screen and main screen showing the app’s functionality. |
Note: To take a screenshot of your app on your iOS device, “hold down” the home button and the power button at the same time. This saves the photo to your photo gallery. You can then email the photo to yourself.
Depending on how much information you would like to appear in the iTunes store, you can also add a third image, which is a drill-down into one of the features (eg: Schedule).
Google Play Store
Use the checklist below to make sure you have created all the image
s that are required for Google Play submission.
Google Play requires 2 screenshots that will appear after you search for the app and are viewing the details. The best way to provide these images is to take a photo of the app’s splash screen and main screen showing the app’s components once you have finished building your app.
| Asset | Naming Convention | Minimum Required Size | Format |
| App Icon | Android_icon_artwork.png |
512 Width x 512 Height px |
PNG |
| Android Google Play Artwork Feature Graphic (1 Screenshots required) | Andoid_Feature_Graphic.png |
1024 Width x 500 Height px |
PNG |
| Android (2 Screenshots) | Android_Screenshot1.png, Android_Screenshot2.png |
480 Width x 763 Height px |
PNG |
As of June 26th 2019 for the Google App Icon you need to use this generator in order to keep to the adaptive icons specifications
How to take Screenshots on Android Devices
| Step 1: | Download the event app onto your phone using the test link provided in “Build & Publish” |
| Step 2: | Once you have finished building your app, take a photo of the app’s splash screen and main screen showing the app’s functionality. |
Note:
To take a screenshot of your app on your Android device, “hold down” the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. This saves the photo to your photo gallery. You can then email the photo to yourself.
Depending on how much information you would like to appear in Google Play, you can also add a third image, which is a drill-down into one of the features (eg: Schedule).
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