Service · Store Management
App Store & Google Play Submission + Management
App Store and Google Play handled end-to-end — submission, listing optimization, review response, and version updates, so you don't have to learn App Store Connect.
Why store management is its own full-time job
- App Store Connect and the Play Console have steep learning curves — screenshots, metadata, privacy manifests, content ratings, and review policies are their own full-time knowledge domain.
- App Review rejections happen to everyone — knowing how to respond and what to fix requires experience with how Apple and Google reviewers think.
- Post-launch store management (update metadata, respond to reviews, push new versions) is ongoing work that falls through the cracks when you're running a business.
What store management includes
- Full submission handling for new apps: metadata, screenshots, privacy policy URLs, content ratings, App Review communication.
- Store listing optimization: keyword-researched title and subtitle, compelling description, localized where relevant.
- Review response management: professional responses to user reviews within 48 hours.
- Version update management: push new builds through both stores on your release schedule.
- Crash monitoring and ANR review via App Store Connect and Play Console.
- Annual developer account management (renewals, certificate rotation, provisioning profiles).
How it works
1
Setup
App Store Connect + Play Console access, developer program enrollment if needed.
2
Submission
Binary upload, metadata, screenshots, review submission.
3
Post-launch
Review monitoring, update pipeline setup.
4
Ongoing
Version pushes, listing refreshes, review responses.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own Apple and Google developer accounts?
Yes — the app is listed under your name or your company's name, not ArdinGate's. Apple Developer Program costs $99/year; Google Play Developer costs a one-time $25 registration fee. ArdinGate is added as an admin to your accounts for the duration of the engagement, then removed or kept depending on your preference.
What happens if Apple rejects the app?
Rejections are addressed promptly. Most rejections are policy clarifications (privacy manifest entries, data handling descriptions, permission usage explanations) or UI issues (missing required flows, non-obvious navigation). ArdinGate responds to App Review on your behalf and resubmits. Occasionally a more significant design change is required — those are flagged and discussed before implementation.
Can you optimize an existing app's store listing?
Yes — standalone store listing optimization is available as a one-time engagement. This covers keyword research for App Store Search, title and subtitle optimization, description rewrite, and screenshot refresh. This is particularly valuable for apps that have been live for a while without any ASO attention.
How often do I need to update the app?
iOS and Android release major OS versions annually and deprecate old APIs over time. Apps that haven't been updated in 2–3 years start getting compatibility warnings. ArdinGate's maintenance plans cover annual OS compatibility updates. Outside of that, feature updates happen on your schedule.