App publishing is the process of preparing and releasing a mobile application so users can download and install it. For public mobile apps, this usually involves submitting the application to distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store or Google Play, providing required app information and assets, completing platform-specific settings, and passing the store review process. App builders can simplify publishing by preparing the technical files needed to release iOS and Android apps.
Creating a mobile app is only part of the development process - it must also be properly prepared and distributed to reach users. App publishing involves technical requirements, store policies, app metadata, screenshots, icons, privacy information, and release settings. Understanding this process helps businesses avoid publication delays and successfully launch their mobile applications on the platforms used by their target audience.
A restaurant finishes creating and testing its mobile app with an app builder. The business prepares its app name, description, icon, screenshots, and other required information, then submits the application for publication on the App Store and Google Play. After the apps pass the respective review processes, customers can find and install them from the stores.