Mobile Apps Update - How does it work?

Welcome back to our newsletter series on building high-performance applications with GoodBarber!

This month, we’re exploring a common question: "How do mobile app updates work?" ?? Publishing your app on the app stores is a significant milestone—it’s the first step in making your app available to the world. But it’s only the beginning of your app’s journey! ??

Once your app is live, it will need regular updates and improvements to stay relevant and competitive. Keeping your app up-to-date is essential for optimal performance, introducing new features, and providing the experience your audience expects.

At GoodBarber, we’ve simplified the update process. Some updates are immediate, and others can be implemented with just a click in your back office, instantly rolling out improvements or activating new features.

However, when important structural changes occur, a resubmission to the app store is necessary. Additionally, regular resubmissions are crucial to comply with app store regulations and ensure your app stays visible and up-to-date. This way, your app reflects all updates in the store, keeping your users engaged and your app competitive.

What Updates Are Immediate?

All content added or updated in your CMS is immediately available on your users' apps ? For example, if you add a new piece of content, such as an article or a podcast, to an existing section of your app, it will automatically be available to your users.

A simple back-office update is usually enough for smaller updates, such as minor improvements or design tweaks. Once all changes are made, just click the update button, and your users will instantly have access to the new version.

When Is an App Store Resubmission Necessary?

Regular resubmissions to the app stores are also crucial—at least four times a year—to comply with app store regulations and keep up with their technical updates. Stores like Google Play and the Apple App Store review their content regularly and may remove obsolete, incomplete, or non-compliant apps. In some cases, failing to meet these requirements can even result in the closure of your developer account ???? Staying vigilant, considering all communications from Google Play and the App Store, and ensuring your app remains compliant will keep it accessible to your audience.

In addition to regular updates, a resubmission is required when you make substantial changes to your app, such as adding new functionalities or templates, or altering the app’s core structure. Anytime a change impacts the user experience or the app's functionality, it’s essential to resubmit your app to the store to ensure the latest version is available for download.

As always, our support team is here to guide you through the update process. And if you’d rather let the experts handle the app store resubmission, our "GoodBarber Takes Care" service is available to manage it for you.

Keep your app fresh, relevant, and compliant—because your users deserve the best! ??

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The GoodBarber Team