How to Publish Android apps in Google Playstore

Google Play and Apple App Store are the two largest platforms for app distribution and promotion. To avoid any problems and possible rejection, your applications should be developed following the specific requirements of each of those stores.

If you're ready to publish, you've already built and tested your app.
Testing an exact copy of your app (called an ad hoc version), the same version that will be released in the stores, is a very important step that you should not ignore. If you use Good Barber, you'll find in your back office dedicated online support for creating AdHoc versions of your app for both iOS and Android versions.

This article will provide an overview of the steps to follow to successfully publish your Android and iOS app.
 

• Google Play Store

As an open platform, Android offers several choices for distributing apps. Although there are other alternative stores, Google Play is the Android App Store, the main Android app distribution platform.

• Google Developer Account

To publish your app on Google Play Store, creating a Google Developer Account is mandatory The registration fee is a one-time payment of $25.
Some of the information you provide during registration will later be visible in the Store. When an end user browses an app on the Play Store, they can get information about who the developer is. The information you declared when opening your Google Developer Account is information provided by the Google Play Store.
 

• Submit the app to the Google Play Store

The Google Play platform is a library where users browse and search for apps based on their interests. If a user opens your list of apps, they will take a few seconds to decide if it matches their needs. You need to compel your list to grab their attention and convince them to download your app.
Your app listing text should follow that listing's criteria. These are all details that will show customers on Google Play
In the Play Store, the summary is the first text users will see in the Page app, a promotional text. In the long description, accurately describe your app using the right keywords to capture your audience and optimize ASO for the Google App Store. Choose the right graphic features and screenshots to reinforce your brand and showcase the best features of your app

Once these steps are complete, you can upload the binary file (.apk file) and follow the instructions in your Google console to release the release rollout to publish our app. APK (Android Package Kit) is a file format used by the Android operating system to install and run apps. The APK file contains all the components required for your app to actually work on an Android device.

•  App Store (App Store):

App Store is Apple's store for iOS based apps. The process of submitting an app to the App Store is a bit complicated and requires a lot of preparation.
The App Store hosts more than 2 million apps and has changed the way we use smartphones, making apps a part of our daily transactions. Apple has set high standards and strict guidelines to keep this ecosystem safe for its users and always offer high quality apps.

• Apple developer account

To create an iOS app and publish it to the App Store, you need to register as an Apple developer. This account costs $99 and must be renewed annually. Joining this developer program gives you the ability to build an iOS app and test it on devices, an important step in the app development process.

• Submit the app to the App Store:

It is highly recommended to read the Apple Store review guidelines before starting the submission process. In fact, the Apple review team reviews each app before approving it for release. Most of Apple's rejections are due to non-compliance with key guidelines.
Before you submit your app for review, you'll need to provide a collection of information
(icon, app preview/screenshot) and metadata (your app name, its category, a detailed description and additional keywords for ASO).
Don't underestimate the importance of the description: the first sentence (the first 3 lines) is the most important, because it's the part that users can see without tapping to read more. Be precise, clear and concise, conveying the core value of your app to users.
The developer account must have the same name as the app's ultimate owner. This is the name that appears under your app in the Store.
The review process takes a few days and Apple will notify you when your app is publicly available in the Store


GoodBarber has put together a review to guide you through a smooth submission process. During the review, our dedicated iOS team will thoroughly examine the look and feel of the user interface as well as verify compliance with Apple guidelines. If your app doesn't meet App Store requirements, GoodBarber's review team will help you improve it. Our goal is to release your app successfully and we will do our best to help you.