App Store Readiness Dashboard
Complete administrative checklist backed by research data from Apple, Google, and mobile app industry studies
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Getting Started
20 tasks remaining
Step 1: Developer Accounts (Required)
Create and activate your Apple and Google developer accounts. This is the foundation for app submission.
Processing Time: Apple (24-48 hours) | Google (24-48 hours)
Total Cost: $124 ($99 Apple + $25 Google)
Total Cost: $124 ($99 Apple + $25 Google)
Apple Developer Account
$99/year - Access to App Store Connect
Requirements:
- ✓ Apple ID (can create new for business)
- ✓ Payment method (credit/debit card)
- ✓ For Organizations: D-U-N-S number & legal business name
- ✓ Two-factor authentication enabled on Apple ID
Critical: After enrollment, wait for activation email (up to 48 hours) before proceeding to API credential creation.
Google Play Developer Account
$25 one-time - Access to Google Play Console
Requirements:
- ✓ Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace)
- ✓ Payment method for one-time $25 fee
- ✓ Developer profile details (name, email, website)
- ✓ Accept Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement
Step 2: Verify Base44 Plan (Required)
You must be on Builder plan or higher to download app files for submission
Required Plan: Builder plan or higher
You can run diagnostics on Free plan, but file download requires paid plan.
You can run diagnostics on Free plan, but file download requires paid plan.
Base44 Plan Status
Verify your current subscription tier
How to check:
- Go to Base44 Dashboard Settings
- Navigate to Billing section
- Confirm "Builder" plan or higher is active
- Check the box above once confirmed
Step 3: Prepare Visual Assets (Required)
Create app icons, screenshots, and promotional graphics that meet store requirements
App Icons
1024×1024px (Apple) | 512×512px (Google)
Apple App Store Icon Requirements:
- • Size: 1024×1024 pixels (exact)
- • Format: PNG (no transparency)
- • Color space: RGB (not CMYK)
- • Resolution: 72 DPI minimum
- • No rounded corners (Apple adds them)
- • No alpha channels or layers
Google Play Icon Requirements:
- • Size: 512×512 pixels (exact)
- • Format: PNG (32-bit)
- • Max file size: 1024 KB
- • Can include transparency
- • Square shape recommended
Pro Tip: Base44 can generate AI-powered app icons during file generation. You can also hire a designer on Fiverr for $20-50 for professional icons.
App Screenshots
4-8 screenshots per platform, multiple device sizes
Required Screenshot Sizes (Apple):
- • 6.7" (iPhone 14 Pro Max): 1290×2796 pixels
- • 6.5" (iPhone 11 Pro Max): 1242×2688 pixels
- • 5.5" (iPhone 8 Plus): 1242×2208 pixels
- • iPad Pro 12.9": 2048×2732 pixels (if supporting iPad)
Required Screenshot Sizes (Google):
- • Phone: Minimum 320px, maximum 3840px
- • 7" Tablet: 1024×600 minimum (if supporting)
- • 10" Tablet: 1280×800 minimum (if supporting)
- • At least 2 screenshots required, max 8
Recommended Screenshots: Dashboard, Formation Steps, Business Plan Generator, Tax Center, CRM. Show your platform's key value propositions.
Step 4: Legal & Support Pages (Required)
Both Apple and Google require these publicly accessible pages
Privacy Policy
View Privacy Policy →Terms of Service
View Terms of Service →Support Page/Contact
View Contact Page →URLs Required: You'll need the full URLs to these pages when submitting to app stores (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/privacy-policy)
Step 5: Run App Store Diagnostic (Critical)
Scan your app against Apple and Google guidelines. Target score: 90%+
Step 6: Apple API Credentials (Required for iOS)
Generate API keys from App Store Connect to create iOS app files
Critical: Apple only lets you download each .p8 key file ONCE. Store it securely immediately after download. If lost, you must revoke and create a new key.
Issuer ID
Found in App Store Connect → Users & Access → Keys
Key ID
Generated when creating API key
Team ID
Found in Apple Developer Account → Membership
P8 API Key File
Download immediately after key creation (one-time only!)
How to get these credentials:
- Sign in to App Store Connect
- Go to Users and Access → Keys
- Click "+" to generate a new key
- Name it "Biz50StartUp Mobile" and select "Admin" access
- Download the .p8 file IMMEDIATELY and store securely
- Copy the Issuer ID and Key ID
- Go to Membership section for Team ID
Step 7: Google Play Console Setup (Required for Android)
Create app in Google Play Console and prepare for submission
Google Play Console Access
Verified account access and dashboard
App Created in Console
New app created with package name
Upload Key Generated
App signing key for releases
Steps to prepare Google Play:
- Sign in to Google Play Console
- Create a new app
- Choose app name: "Biz50StartUp"
- Select default language: English (United States)
- Choose app/game: Application
- Choose free/paid: Free
- Accept Google Play Developer Program Policies
- Google will automatically generate upload key when you upload AAB
Step 8: Store Listing Content (Required)
Prepare compelling descriptions and metadata for both stores
Short Description
Google Play: 80 characters max | Apple: Promotional text 170 characters
Suggested: "AI-powered business formation platform for entrepreneurs. Start and manage your business with expert guidance in all 50 states."
Long Description
Google: 4000 characters max | Apple: Description field
Include: Key features, benefits, who it's for, what makes you unique, support info
Keywords (Apple only)
100 characters max, comma-separated
Suggested: business,formation,LLC,startup,entrepreneur,tax,accounting,legal,small business,self-employed
App Category
Primary and secondary categories
Primary: Business
Secondary: Productivity or Finance
Secondary: Productivity or Finance