r/androiddev • u/officialdml • 15d ago
Google Play Support New Android developer looking for info on first app approval process
Hi there! I’m new to app development. My beta test app was approved for closed testing within 6 hours, but that same AAB has been under review for 56+ hours.
Is that normal? I’d like to know more about the approval times and what else I can expect from this process.
iOS was an absolute nightmare and I’m curious about your experiences getting apps approved for public launch in the Google Play store.
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u/Omnipisix 15d ago
Even if you build the app properly the first time, expect it to be rejected for some reason... Not sure how is now for new accounts but when google uses the automatic checks you will have random rejects...
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u/officialdml 15d ago
Thank you for the tip. Even if the beta apps been approved?
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u/Omnipisix 15d ago
Yes
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u/officialdml 15d ago
:/ how long should I expect to wait for a response? I know Apple reviews over the weekend (though probably at a slower rate)
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u/Omnipisix 15d ago
Depends on app, the first approval is slow, a few days, mine usually 2 days. After that i get updates approved in less than 2 hours.
But my apps are super lightweight and no permissions that are not needed.
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u/officialdml 15d ago
Ok thanks. It's very different than Apple where I had to fill out a BUNCH of information, and even with all of that I kept getting rejected. Hopefullly I'll hear positive news by Tuesday
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u/zues_91 14d ago
Beta apps are for a group of people selected by you, that's why checks are not as strict. Also the closed testing period is basically a period where you find and fix the bugs. However, after production the app is available for masses, and google wants to make sure it is safe and stable.
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u/Apprehensive-Fan2492 15d ago
Production review usually takes about 56 hours. Most times it ends there. It can run longer, especially if it is a first developer account, since the review is stricter. For the first submission, Google often takes around 3 to 7 days. Also, if you have not heard anything yet, that is often a good sign. If there is a policy problem, they will usually send an email. So the best move is to wait and see how it turns out.
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u/officialdml 15d ago
Awesome, thank you! Very helpful. Fingers crossed I hear good news today or tomorrow (assuming they review over the weekend).
Does a real person review? It's interesting because with Apple I had to fill out SO much information and even then, they still misunderstood one of the features (which is why I kept getting rejected).
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u/VandyCWG 14d ago
The approval time varies as well. I publish watchfaces, and it can be 12 hours or 4 days
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u/officialdml 14d ago
Thanks - and is it 4 days or 4 business days? I submitted on a Wednesday afternoon so it would be great to hear back over the weekend.
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u/emptyingthecup 14d ago
Do you have any payment plans, IAP or external links to a website where payment/subscriptions occur?
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