How to add a mobile app to Google Play and the App Store?
The number of companies creating their own mobile applications is increasing day by day. Whether in online or stationary purchases, we are increasingly asked if we have the mobile application of a given company. Mobile applications are not only a convenient tool for communicating with customers but also allow for expanding offerings and services. We can create a dedicated mobile application with additional functionalities for our customers or embed our website or online store in a web view mobile application, making it easier for mobile device users to access them.
If you already have a finished mobile application and want to make it available to a wide audience, the best way is to publish the application on the Google Play store for Android users and the App Store for iOS users. In the article below, we will discuss the necessary steps to create an account on these platforms and add a mobile application to them.
1. How to add your own application to Google Play?
First, you need to create a Google account. If you already have an account, simply log in. Then go to the Google Play Console website. Choose the type of account that interests you. If you are sharing an application for your company, you will likely choose the "For Organizations" account.
To verify the account, you will need a DUNS number (a 9-digit number used to verify a company). You will also need to provide a phone number and email address for contact. The choice of payment method is necessary. Creating a developer account on Google Play is subject to a one-time fee of $25. You will also need to enter information such as the developer's name or company details.
After creating an account, in the "Applications" tab, you can add mobile applications. Enter information about your application, such as name, description, icon, and screenshots illustrating the application views. The next step is to add the APK (application file) that you will receive from the application developer. You also need to specify whether the application is free, paid, or if purchases can be made from it. You can also choose regions where you want to make your application available. After completing the information and selecting the application category, you can publish it. The application will be submitted for verification by Google, where it will be checked for compliance with Google Play requirements. This verification usually takes a few days. You will be informed of the verification progress through email notifications from Google.
2. How to add your own application to the App Store?
The first step is to log in to your Apple account. If you don't have an account, you need to create one. Then go to the Apple Developer Program website. Register as a developer and pay the fee (currently $99 per year). The next step is to create a developer account, where you need to provide information such as the developer's name, contact details, and additional company information. The account may be submitted for verification by Apple. After account verification, to add an application to the App Store, you need to download Xcode and the iOS development environment. With these tools, you can add the application. The next step is to provide information about the application, such as its name, description, icon, and screenshots. Configuration of access and payments from the application is also necessary. After completing all the information, the application will be ready for publication. However, it will first be verified by the App Store. In the case of Apple, the verification process for the developer account and the application itself may take from several days to several weeks.
3. How much does it cost to place an application on Google Play and the App Store?
Google Play requires a one-time registration fee of $25. Further management and maintenance of the account on Google Play currently do not require additional fees. Establishing and maintaining a developer account on the App Store is currently a cost of $99 per year.
4. How to sell applications on Google Play and the App Store?
If you want your application to be paid, you can set its price during the previously described publication process. You can set a one-time fee for downloading the application or various subscription forms. You can also offer purchases through your application.
After publishing the application on Google Play and the App Store, you can manage it, update it, and monitor its results. Remember that both Google Play and the App Store have their guidelines and rules for applications that you must follow to avoid problems. Also, try to take care of user reviews and ratings to increase the popularity of your application.
In summary, adding a mobile application to Google Play and the App Store is a crucial step in the development of your business and reaching a larger number of users. By following the instructions above, you will have the opportunity to make your application available to millions of users worldwide.