Complete guide to publishing Capacitor apps to Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Covers app preparation, screenshots, metadata, review guidelines, and submission process. Use this skill when users are ready to publish their app.

Publishing to App Stores Guide to submitting Capacitor apps to Apple App Store and Google Play Store. When to Use This Skill User is ready to publish app User asks about app store submission User needs app store screenshots User has app rejection issues User needs to update app listing Pre Submission Checklist Universal Requirements [ ] App icon in all required sizes [ ] Splash screen configured [ ] App name and bundle ID set [ ] Version and build numbers set [ ] Privacy policy URL [ ] Terms of service URL [ ] Support email/URL [ ] Age rating content questionnaire [ ] App description (short and long) [ ] Keywords/tags [ ] Screenshots for all device sizes [ ] Feature graphic (Android) [ ] App preview video (optional) iOS Specific [ ] Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year) [ ] App Store Connect app created [ ] Signing certificates and profiles [ ] Info.plist usage descriptions [ ] App Tracking Transparency (if applicable) [ ] Sign in with Apple (if social login used) [ ] Export compliance (encryption) Android Specific [ ] Google Play Developer account ($25 one time) [ ] App signed with release keystore [ ] Target SDK level (API 34+) [ ] 64 bit support [ ] Permissions declared in manifest [ ] Data safety form completed [ ] Content rating questionnaire App Store Configuration Version and Build Numbers iOS Info.plist Android build.gradle App Icons iOS App Icons Required sizes (place in Assets.xcassets): Size Scale Usage 20pt 2x, 3x Notification 29pt 2x, 3x Settings 40pt 2x, 3x Spotlight 60pt 2x, 3x App Icon 76pt 1x, 2x iPad 83.5pt 2x iPad Pro 1024pt 1x App Store Android App Icons Required sizes (place in res/mipmap ): Density Size Folder mdpi 48x48 mipmap mdpi hdpi 72x72 mipmap hdpi xhdpi 96x96 mipmap xhdpi xxhdpi 144x144 mipmap xxhdpi xxxhdpi 192x192 mipmap xxxhdpi Also needed: Adaptive icon (foreground + background layers) Play Store icon: 512x512 Generate Icons Screenshots iOS Screenshot Sizes Device Size Required iPhone 6.7" 1290x2796 Yes iPhone 6.5" 1284x2778 Yes iPhone 5.5" 1242x2208 Yes iPad Pro 12.9" 2048x2732 If supporting iPad iPad Pro 11" 1668x2388 If supporting iPad Android Screenshot Sizes Type Size Required Phone 1080x1920 to 1080x2400 Yes (2 8) 7" Tablet 1200x1920 If supporting 10" Tablet 1600x2560 If supporting Feature Graphic (Android) Size: 1024x500 Required for Play Store listing Generating Screenshots App Store Connect Submission 1. Create App 1. Go to https://appstoreconnect.apple.com 2. My Apps + New App 3. Fill in: Platform: iOS Name: Your App Name Primary Language Bundle ID SKU (unique identifier) 2. App Information Category (primary and secondary) Content Rights Age Rating (complete questionnaire) 3. Pricing and Availability Price (Free or paid tier) Availability (countries) 4. App Privacy Privacy Policy URL (required) Data collection types: Contact Info Health & Fitness Financial Info Location Identifiers Usage Data etc. 5. Version Information Screenshots (all sizes) Promotional Text (170 chars) Description (4000 chars) Keywords (100 chars, comma separated) Support URL Marketing URL (optional) What's New (for updates) 6. Build Upload 7. Submit for Review Answer export compliance questions Add notes for reviewer (if needed) Submit Google Play Console Submission 1. Create App 1. Go to https://play.google.com/console 2. All apps Create app 3. Fill in: App name Default language App or game Free or paid 2. Store Listing Short description (80 chars) Full description (4000 chars) Screenshots (2 8 per device type) Feature graphic (1024x500) App icon (512x512) Video URL (optional, YouTube) 3. Content Rating Complete the questionnaire for IARC rating 4. Target Audience Target age group Ads declaration 5. Data Safety Data collection Data sharing Security practices Data deletion request handling 6. App Content Ads (yes/no) App category Contact details Privacy policy 7. Release Release Tracks Track Purpose Internal testing Up to 100 testers, instant Closed testing Invite only, review Open testing Public beta Production Full release Common Rejection Reasons iOS Rejections Reason Solution Crashes Test on real devices, fix bugs Broken links Verify all URLs work Incomplete metadata Fill all required fields Missing privacy info Complete App Privacy section Login issues Provide demo account Guideline 4.2 (Minimum Functionality) Add meaningful features Guideline 5.1.1 (Data Collection) Justify data usage Android Rejections Reason Solution Crashes/ANRs Fix stability issues Policy violation Review Play policies Deceptive behavior Be transparent about features Sensitive permissions Justify in app Target SDK too low Update to API 34+ Updates and Versioning Version Incrementing Phased Rollout iOS : Enable phased release in App Store Connect 7 day gradual rollout (1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 100%) Android : Set rollout percentage in release Monitor crash rate before increasing Resources App Store Review Guidelines: https://developer.apple.com/app store/review/guidelines Google Play Policy Center: https://play.google.com/about/developer content policy App Store Connect: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com Google Play Console: https://play.google.com/console Capacitor Assets: https://github.com/ionic team/capacitor assets

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