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App Store listing checklist

Fifteen checks for your title, subtitle, screenshots and keywords before your next release.

Checklist15 checksUpdated 21 October 2026
GYA · Checklist

Words

  • The title says what the app does, not just its name
  • The subtitle names the main outcome
  • Keywords don’t repeat words already in the title
  • The first lines of the description work without “more”
  • What’s New says what changed for the user

Screenshots

  • The first two screenshots tell the whole story
  • Each screenshot has one short caption
  • Captions are readable at thumbnail size
  • Screenshots show real app screens
  • The paywall’s promise matches the screenshots

Trust

  • Ratings prompt appears after a success, not at launch
  • Recent reviews have replies
  • Privacy details are accurate

Measure

  • Product page views and conversion are checked weekly
  • One change at a time, with dates written down