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FAQs & Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions about submitting an iOS app for distribution through alternative marketplaces.

Can I upload my app binary directly to Aptoide Connect?​

Short answer: No. iOS binaries must go through Apple App Store Connect.

Details: All apps distributed through alternative marketplaces must be notarized by Apple. Submit your binary through App Store Connect as you would for App Review, and enable the notarization checkbox in the review form.

Can I use the same binary and Bundle ID as my App Store version?​

Short answer: Yes, and we recommend it.

Details: Using the same binary as your App Store version simplifies development and distribution, but distributing a separate binary is also supported. In both cases, we recommend keeping the same Bundle ID as the original store.

What is the process for distributing a separate iOS binary?​

Short answer: Release an App Store version with the Aptoide iOS Billing SDK integrated, then submit using the Alternative Distribution Package ID.

Details: Release (or update) your App Store version with the Aptoide iOS Billing SDK integrated, obtain the Alternative Distribution Package ID, and use it to submit your app in Aptoide Connect. If marketplace notifications are enabled in App Store Connect, new builds sync automatically and no manual submission is needed. See Manual iOS Version Submission for the manual flow.

Common Issues​

Below is a list of the most common issues when submitting an iOS app.

The Alternative Distribution Package ID is not showing. What should I check?​

Short answer: Your App Store Connect setup is incomplete.

How to fix: Confirm that you have:

I received a "Your App Has Been Rejected!" email with an "Application not available" error​

Short answer: This is not an Apple review rejection. Aptoide failed to fetch your app information.

How to fix: Generate the Marketplace Token in Aptoide Connect and verify that the connection to the marketplace is correctly configured in App Store Connect, then retry the submission.