iOS 17 apps still require 5.5" iPhones screenshots?

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Store Connect iOS App Review Developer Tools TestFlight

Created Sep ’23

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I find odd that the App Store Connect still requires 5.5" iPhone screenshots of the iPhone 8 Plus, given that this specific phone is no longer supported by the latest release: iOS 17.

I am well aware that the iPhone SE still has a similar screen ratio, and that it is still being supported by iOS 17, but it doesn't have the same pixel requirements (1242 x 2208), which means that in order for my app to be even reviewed (which is an iOS 17+ exclusive), I'm gonna have to create images that will then be upscaled to the right dimensions.

Am I missing something here, or is it Apple who missed this detail?

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Tania Berezovsky OP

Jun ’24

I have the same issue.

endecotp OP

Jun ’24

I recently launched a new app and uploaded a single faked 5.5" screenshot because of this issue.

I've now noticed a couple of things:

On the Search Ads web interface, where it shows examples of ads for the app, it uses the single 5.5" screenshot with a huge gap. I don't know if real search ads will do that - does anyone know?
fnd.io uses the single 5.5" screenshot.

I suspect there could be other places.

If anyone else is considering faking 5.5" screenshots, it is probably worth making sure you fake at least three of them.

phillipjacobs OP

Sep ’24

If users won't see it, then stretch it.