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Is it possible to update the file after initial submission of an iOS app to the app store?
We have a stable version of a new app ready to submit but wondering if we can post an update with new features even while the app is under review after few days of initial submission. Or do we have to wait for the app to be approved first to submit an update?
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Review status On average, 90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours. You'll be notified by email of status changes. You can also check the review status of your submission in the My Apps section of App Store Connect or on the App Store Connect app for iPhone and iPad.
A: 24-48 Hours Apple has improved its review time significantly and reports that 50% of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90% are within 48 hours.
On average, 50% of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90% are reviewed in 48 hours. If your submission is incomplete, review times may be further delayed or your app may be rejected.
How to Make a Request. Requesting an Expedited App Review is simple; sign into your Apple Developer account and click request an expedited review. From there the process is quite similar to that of a normal review request, only you'll have to provide a reason for expediting your review.
You can reject your first binary and upload the new one. Your position in the review queue will be reset. If you are worried about the release date more than your stability fixes you can just submit the update immediately after it is released to the app store.
App Store Submission Tips
Changing the Status of Your App - “Developer Rejected” and “Developer Removed From Sale”
Once you have submitted your binary, iTunes Connect allows you to manage and edit many aspects of your application. However, it’s important to understand the impact making changes has on your application, depending on its state.
Developer Rejected
If you need to submit a new binary for your application prior to it being reviewed by the App Store Review Team, you can change the status of your application to Developer Rejected. To do so, log in to iTunes Connect, click on the Manage Your Applications module, then click the Reject Binary button from the application summary view.
Keep in mind that changing the status of your application to Developer Rejected while it is in the review process removes your application from the review queue. The review process will start again from the beginning once you resubmit your binary.
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