App Update

I have recently launched a new app that replaces an older app and I want to grandfather all old app users to the new app for free. I no longer have access to the source code of the old app and it is not authenticating users so there is no way to turn off access to users to get them to switch to the new app.

Would I be able to publish a new version of the "old" app with just a static screen that would say something along the lines of "this app is no longer available, download app xyz for free access to the new material" or would Apple not allow that as technically this static screen doesn't do anything?

It's not certain but you should try this

Apple itself has a notification system and it has something like developer cloud.

  • Apple Notifications

  • go to console

  • search for your app

  • if it comes out maybe you can send a notification

In addition, you need to be able to access the settings and codes of the app in Cloud, you can find it by browsing the web, I am not fully experienced in that regard.

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