Release in 0 countries: will app indeed not show up in any App Store?

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Created Sep ’20

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Hi,

Situation:
I have a new app that has no version yet in the App Store. I have a build that is approved and pending developer release.

I know that this build is actually not what I want tot release, so I'm working on a better version. But that better version is not finished yet.

The deadline to have a version of the app in the App Store is 2.5 weeks from now.

Problem:

I can't create a new version in the App Store unless I either release or cancel the approved version.

If I cancel the approved version and I can't get the new version working within the next few days, I'm sure I have nothing to release.

If I release the approved version, I have a version in the App Store at the deadline, but I don't want users to download it before the deadline.

My question:

Suppose I release the approved version with the territories/countries limited to 0 of 175 countries, I assume that nobody will be able to download the app. But I will be able to submit a new version for approval. Is that a correct assumption?

Because if that is true, when the deadline is reached and my better version is not yet ready/ approved, I can release the lesser version to certain countries to keep the promise of the app being available at the deadline. If the better version is approved , I can release that version at the deadline.

Will this work?

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Answer 1

KMT OP

Sep ’20

Suppose I release the approved version with the territories/countries limited to 0 of 175 countries

The backend won't let you do exactly that.

If you are facing a deadline to release to the store, then go ahead and release the approved version, with at least one compatible country selected, then, after only a very short delay before anyone can grab it, take it off sale in all countries, and then get your improved version going as soon as it is ready.

Good luck.

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Answer 2

jennifer266 OP

Sep ’20

Thanks for your reply.
However, I think that if I take it off sale, I can never put this first approved version back on sale. And I need any version (good or not so good) on sale 2 weeks from now. So for now, I chose to release to one very small country. I will submit new version today and I will release that one as soon as possible.
This guarantees me I have something :-)

thanks again.

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Answer 3

KMT OP

Sep ’20

However, I think that if I take it off sale, I can never put this first approved version back on sale

Perhaps based on anecdotal rumor, that seems a misinterpretation of a process that has never worked the way you speculate.

Not sure why you're asking if you've already convinced yourself of the outcome, but as long as you reach your goal, I'm on your side.

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