Search plays a huge role in how users discover and download content on the App Store. Learn how you can impact your search result ranking to help users easily find and download your app and in-app purchases.
Overview
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The App Store makes it easy for users to find apps, games, and content. Search results include developers, in-app purchases, categories, editorial stories, tips and tricks, and collections. Apps appear in search results with the app name, icon, and subtitle displayed. Depending on the platform and image orientation, a single rating and up to three screenshots or app previews are also shown.
Choose accurate keywords
Keywords are limited to 100 characters, so it's important to be concise when describing your app. While spaces should not be used before or after the commas that separate keywords and keyword phrases, you can use spaces to separate words within keyword phrases. For example: Property,Real Estate,House.
Choose keywords based on words you think your audience will use to find an app like yours. Be specific when describing your app's features and functionality to help the search algorithm surface your app in relevant searches.
Consider the trade-off between ranking well for less common terms versus ranking lower for popular terms. Popular, functional terms, such as 'jobs' or 'social', may drive a lot of traffic, but are highly competitive in the rankings. Less common terms drive lower traffic, but are less competitive.
The unauthorized use of trademarked terms, celebrity names, or other protected words and phrases is not allowed and is a common reason for App Store rejection. The use of terms that are not relevant to the app and the use of competing app names are similarly prohibited.
Avoid special characters — such as # or @ — unless they're part of your brand identity. Special characters don't carry extra weight when users search for your app.
While you can repeat keywords in your app description, avoid keyword stuffing throughout your metadata. Also, keep in mind that your promotional text doesn't affect your app's search ranking.
Create a compelling app name, subtitle, and description
Your app's name and App Store description play a critical role in how users discover and download your app.
The length of your app name can be up to 30 characters on the App Store. Choose a simple, memorable name that's easy to spell and suggests what your app does. Be distinctive — avoid long names full of generic terms or descriptions, or names that are too similar to existing app names.
Consider using a subtitle, rather than your app name, to explain the value of your app in greater detail. Avoid generic descriptions such as 'world's best app.' Instead, highlight your app's features or use cases that resonate with your audience.
Every word counts, so focus your app description on your app's unique features and functionality. Begin with a concise statement of what the app does, and follow that with an attention-grabbing paragraph that includes a short list of the app's main features.
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Assign the right primary category
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Categories on the App Store help users discover new apps to meet their needs. The primary category you select is particularly important for your appʼs discoverability on the App Store, and it helps users find your app when browsing the App Store or filtering search results. The primary category also determines whether your app appears in the Apps tab or Games tab on the App Store.
Be sure to select the primary category that is most relevant for your app. Choosing categories that are not relevant to your app is grounds for App Store rejection.
Find out more about selecting the most accurate and effective categories for your app in Choosing a Category.
Foster positive ratings
Ratings and reviews influence how your app ranks in search and can encourage users to engage with your app from search results, so focus on providing a great app experience that motivates users to leave positive reviews.
Ask users to rate your app on the App Store, but don't ask for a rating too soon — wait until they have enjoyed a few sessions before prompting them. Ensure that the app is stable before you ask, and choose an appropriate time in the session to make the request. Look for moments when users are most likely to feel satisfaction with your app, such as when they've completed an action, level, or task.
To give users an easy way to provide feedback on the App Store or the Mac App Store, use the SKStoreReviewController API. You can prompt for ratings up to three times in a 365-day period. Users will submit a rating through the standardized prompt, and can write and submit a review without leaving the app.
Make your support channels and contact information easy to find in your app and on your App Store product page, so that if users encounter difficulties they're able to discuss them with you directly and resolve negative experiences that may otherwise lead to poor reviews.
For more details, read Ratings, Reviews, and Responses.
Promote your in-app purchases
Your in-app purchases appear in search results on the App Store. When users tap on them, they're taken directly to your product page where they can read your app's description, view screenshots and app previews, or start an in-app purchase.
Subscriptions and in-app purchases are shown in separate sections on your product page, and you can showcase up to 20 total items. Each item you feature can have a unique display name, promotional image, and description. In-app purchase names are limited to 30 characters and descriptions are limited to 45 characters, so choose your words carefully. Be descriptive, accurate, and concise when highlighting the benefits of your in-app purchases.
For more details, read Promoting Your In-App Purchases.
App Store Connect is a suite of web-based tools for managing apps sold on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch,Apple TV, and iMessage. As a member of the Apple Developer Program, you'll use App Store Connect to submit and manage apps, invite users to test with TestFlight, add tax and banking information, access sales reports, and more.
Getting Started
Once you've completed your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program, you can sign in to App Store Connect with the Apple ID you used to enroll. If you already have an App Store Connect account for distributing another media type besides apps (music, TV, movies, or books) or for using Apple Business Manager, the same Apple ID cannot be used to manage apps. When you enroll in the Apple Developer Program, you'll need to use a different Apple ID.
Managing Users and Roles
The person who enrolled in the Apple Developer Program is the Account Holder, and has full access to App Store Connect. The Account Holder can provide access to additional team members by adding them Users and Access in App Store Connect. User access can be limited to certain development tools and specific apps. If a user needs full access, you can assign them the Admin role.
Note: If you're enrolled as an individual and add users in App Store Connect, users receive access only to your content in App Store Connect and are not considered part of your team in the Apple Developer Program. They will not receive access to other membership tools and benefits.
Managing Agreements, Tax, and Banking Information
To sell apps on the App Store, the Account Holder needs to sign the Paid Applications agreement in Agreements, Tax, and Banking. Then, you'll enter your organization's tax and banking information, as well as contact information for employees in your organization who can address legal, financial, or marketing issues that may arise. U.S. tax forms are required for all developers, and tax forms for Australia, Canada, Japan, or Brazil may be required.
Adding Your App's Information and Metadata
To get started in distributing your app on the App Store, add your app's information, such as pricing details, descriptions, keywords, screenshots, and more, in App Store Connect. You can do this even before you're done developing your app.
Uploading App Previews and Screenshots
You can upload app previews and screenshots of your app to demonstrate the features, functionality, and user interface through images and a short video, which will be displayed to customers on your App Store product page. You can provide up to ten screenshots and three optional app previews.
Uploading Your App
Once your app details have been entered in App Store Connect, you can upload a build using Xcode or altool. All uploads display on the Activity section of My Apps in App Store Connect, and can be selected for distribution through TestFlight or on the App Store.
Adding In-App Purchase Information
You can use in-app purchases to sell a variety of content within your app, including subscriptions, services, and additional features. You can also promote your in-app purchases directly on the App Store, increasing discoverability for content previously only found inside your app. Users can browse in-app purchases directly on the App Store and start a purchase even before downloading your app.
Beta Testing
Before releasing your app on the App Store, use TestFlight to distribute your beta apps and app updates to testers for valuable feedback. Enter testing information and invite testers in App Store Connect by adding their names and email addresses or by sharing a public invitation link.
Submitting Your App
Consider using a subtitle, rather than your app name, to explain the value of your app in greater detail. Avoid generic descriptions such as 'world's best app.' Instead, highlight your app's features or use cases that resonate with your audience.
Every word counts, so focus your app description on your app's unique features and functionality. Begin with a concise statement of what the app does, and follow that with an attention-grabbing paragraph that includes a short list of the app's main features.
How Do I Open The App Store On My Mac
Assign the right primary category
Mac App Store Download Apk
Categories on the App Store help users discover new apps to meet their needs. The primary category you select is particularly important for your appʼs discoverability on the App Store, and it helps users find your app when browsing the App Store or filtering search results. The primary category also determines whether your app appears in the Apps tab or Games tab on the App Store.
Be sure to select the primary category that is most relevant for your app. Choosing categories that are not relevant to your app is grounds for App Store rejection.
Find out more about selecting the most accurate and effective categories for your app in Choosing a Category.
Foster positive ratings
Ratings and reviews influence how your app ranks in search and can encourage users to engage with your app from search results, so focus on providing a great app experience that motivates users to leave positive reviews.
Ask users to rate your app on the App Store, but don't ask for a rating too soon — wait until they have enjoyed a few sessions before prompting them. Ensure that the app is stable before you ask, and choose an appropriate time in the session to make the request. Look for moments when users are most likely to feel satisfaction with your app, such as when they've completed an action, level, or task.
To give users an easy way to provide feedback on the App Store or the Mac App Store, use the SKStoreReviewController API. You can prompt for ratings up to three times in a 365-day period. Users will submit a rating through the standardized prompt, and can write and submit a review without leaving the app.
Make your support channels and contact information easy to find in your app and on your App Store product page, so that if users encounter difficulties they're able to discuss them with you directly and resolve negative experiences that may otherwise lead to poor reviews.
For more details, read Ratings, Reviews, and Responses.
Promote your in-app purchases
Your in-app purchases appear in search results on the App Store. When users tap on them, they're taken directly to your product page where they can read your app's description, view screenshots and app previews, or start an in-app purchase.
Subscriptions and in-app purchases are shown in separate sections on your product page, and you can showcase up to 20 total items. Each item you feature can have a unique display name, promotional image, and description. In-app purchase names are limited to 30 characters and descriptions are limited to 45 characters, so choose your words carefully. Be descriptive, accurate, and concise when highlighting the benefits of your in-app purchases.
For more details, read Promoting Your In-App Purchases.
App Store Connect is a suite of web-based tools for managing apps sold on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch,Apple TV, and iMessage. As a member of the Apple Developer Program, you'll use App Store Connect to submit and manage apps, invite users to test with TestFlight, add tax and banking information, access sales reports, and more.
Getting Started
Once you've completed your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program, you can sign in to App Store Connect with the Apple ID you used to enroll. If you already have an App Store Connect account for distributing another media type besides apps (music, TV, movies, or books) or for using Apple Business Manager, the same Apple ID cannot be used to manage apps. When you enroll in the Apple Developer Program, you'll need to use a different Apple ID.
Managing Users and Roles
The person who enrolled in the Apple Developer Program is the Account Holder, and has full access to App Store Connect. The Account Holder can provide access to additional team members by adding them Users and Access in App Store Connect. User access can be limited to certain development tools and specific apps. If a user needs full access, you can assign them the Admin role.
Note: If you're enrolled as an individual and add users in App Store Connect, users receive access only to your content in App Store Connect and are not considered part of your team in the Apple Developer Program. They will not receive access to other membership tools and benefits.
Managing Agreements, Tax, and Banking Information
To sell apps on the App Store, the Account Holder needs to sign the Paid Applications agreement in Agreements, Tax, and Banking. Then, you'll enter your organization's tax and banking information, as well as contact information for employees in your organization who can address legal, financial, or marketing issues that may arise. U.S. tax forms are required for all developers, and tax forms for Australia, Canada, Japan, or Brazil may be required.
Adding Your App's Information and Metadata
To get started in distributing your app on the App Store, add your app's information, such as pricing details, descriptions, keywords, screenshots, and more, in App Store Connect. You can do this even before you're done developing your app.
Uploading App Previews and Screenshots
You can upload app previews and screenshots of your app to demonstrate the features, functionality, and user interface through images and a short video, which will be displayed to customers on your App Store product page. You can provide up to ten screenshots and three optional app previews.
Uploading Your App
Once your app details have been entered in App Store Connect, you can upload a build using Xcode or altool. All uploads display on the Activity section of My Apps in App Store Connect, and can be selected for distribution through TestFlight or on the App Store.
Adding In-App Purchase Information
You can use in-app purchases to sell a variety of content within your app, including subscriptions, services, and additional features. You can also promote your in-app purchases directly on the App Store, increasing discoverability for content previously only found inside your app. Users can browse in-app purchases directly on the App Store and start a purchase even before downloading your app.
Beta Testing
Before releasing your app on the App Store, use TestFlight to distribute your beta apps and app updates to testers for valuable feedback. Enter testing information and invite testers in App Store Connect by adding their names and email addresses or by sharing a public invitation link.
Submitting Your App
When you are ready, choose the build you'd like to submit to App Review. Later, you can make improvements to your app with periodic app updates.
Managing Your App
After you publish your app on the App Store, you can respond to customer reviews, distribute promo codes, bundle multiple apps in a single purchase, transfer your app to another organization, and more.
Monitoring Your App's Usage and Sales
You can gain insights into the performance of your app by viewing App Analytics data, Sales and Trends reports, and monthly financial reports in Payments and Financial Reports.