Review Process

Apps that go through manual submission are reviewed by hand by our QA team before they are published. The goal is to make sure your app installs, runs, and behaves the way Aptoide users expect. The sections below give a high-level overview of the areas we look at so you know what to prepare — they are not an exhaustive checklist.

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Your app is reviewed only while your account has an active subscription. If the subscription is inactive or pending payment, the review will not begin.

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Review times typically take 7 to 10 business days. See the FAQs for more on timelines.

Stability

We install and launch your app and go through its main flows to confirm it runs reliably, without crashes or freezes.

Device compatibility

We check that your app installs and works correctly on up-to-date Android versions and modern device configurations.

Core functionality & usability

We use the app the way a user would, making sure the main features behave as expected and that the overall experience (UX/UI) is sound. This includes account creation and sign-in, such as third-party and social logins.

Billing integration

If your app includes in-app purchases, we verify that billing is correctly integrated with the Android Billing SDK and works end to end: items can be purchased and are delivered, prices are shown consistently, and the purchase experience behaves as expected.

Store listing & metadata

We confirm that your store listing accurately represents the app. This covers the title, icon, description, screenshots, news, and category, as well as any supporting links and contact details such as the website, privacy policy, promotional video, and support email.

Content guidelines

Beyond the checks above, your app must comply with our content guidelines. Apps whose content does not meet these standards are rejected, even if everything else works as expected. See Restrictions for the reasons an app version may not be accepted.