Answers about Google Play and App Store rules
Developer account requirements, identity verification, package registration and review rules. These change often, so every answer carries the date it was checked and the source it came from.
24 answers in this topic
Yes, new personal Google Play accounts need testing
New personal Google Play developer accounts must run a closed test before production access, with 12 opted-in testers for 14 days.
Apple changed the required sign-in for App Store Connect
Apple now uses Apple Account for developer access, with two-factor authentication required for App Store Connect and many account actions.
How Open Collective is changing maintainer payment verification
Open Collective has moved maintainer payment verification toward account-based checks, KYC in specific cases, and PayPal OAuth for payout identity.
Google Play Package Name Registration: Is It Required Now?
Google Play now requires package name registration for Play Console accounts, with auto-registration for many apps and manual steps for exceptions.
Did Apple change developer account signup requirements?
Apple’s signup requirements still center on Apple Account, two-factor authentication, identity verification, legal age, and legal entity checks.
Do new personal Google Play accounts need device verification?
New personal Google Play accounts must verify a real Android device before publishing, and that is separate from the closed test requirement.
App Store Connect Sign-In Requirements Explained
Apple requires two-factor or two-step verification for App Store Connect sign-in, with the Account Holder using the enrolled Apple Account.
What new personal Google Play accounts must test before production
New personal Google Play accounts need a closed test with 12 opted-in testers for 14 straight days before production access.
Google Play developer info you must keep current
Keep your Google Play developer account compliant by updating legal, contact, and public profile details when they change.
Did Apple change App Review rules on beta sign-in?
Apple still reviews TestFlight betas, and review details can require demo credentials. The rule that matters is whether sign-in blocks review.
Do I need to register my Play app package name?
Google Play now requires package name registration for Play developers. Here is when it is required, what it changes, and what happens if you miss it.
Do Google Play US policy changes affect side projects with external billing or links
Yes, if the app serves US users. Google now allows external billing and links, but enrollment, fees, and policy scope still apply.
Do you need a new Apple developer account for individual enrollment?
Use your existing Apple Account to enroll as an individual. You do not need a separate developer account, but you do need legal-name verification.
Do new Google Play Console accounts still need device verification?
New personal Google Play Console accounts still need device verification before release, and that is separate from the closed test requirement.
Apple did change review access rules
Apple tightened App Review guidance around login, demo accounts, and review notes. Here is what changed and what developers still need to provide.
Google Play’s registration rules changed again
Yes. Google Play has expanded developer verification, added identity checks, and introduced package registration requirements in Play Console.
Did Apple change App Review rules for account-based apps?
Apple still asks for demo access or a demo mode for account-based apps, and review notes must explain what the reviewer needs to enter.
Get Google Play review moving after a new account
Use Google Play’s required closed test, avoid policy traps, and submit a clean production request after 14 continuous days.
Do I need to register my Play app package names to keep publishing
Google is moving Play toward package-name registration. Here is what matters, what is automatic, and when a new package name is the only clean path.
Yes, Google Play Added Package Registration Requirements
Google Play now requires package name registration as part of Android developer verification, with rules for new and existing packages.
Did Apple change Apple Developer enrollment identity verification requirements?
Apple did change parts of enrollment identity verification, with more account data, device checks, and region-specific ID steps now documented.
Did Google Play change review time for some accounts?
Google Play changed production access rules for some personal developer accounts, and that can affect how long release review takes.
Google Play package name registration now required?
Google Play now requires package name registration for apps that stay distributed, with automatic registration in most cases and manual steps for the rest.
Keep Closed Test Running After Production Access?
Google Play lets you apply for production after a qualifying closed test, but the test track still matters until approval and rollout are complete.
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