Pre-Launch Checklist for Your App

Run through this before you submit to the stores or go live. Adjust for web if you’re not shipping a native app.

Testing

• All critical user flows tested on real devices (not just simulators).
• Test on minimum supported OS versions.
• Performance acceptable on low-end devices.
• Offline or poor-network behavior considered (if relevant).

Store listing (iOS / Android)

• App name, short description, and long description finalized.
• Screenshots for required device sizes.
• Privacy policy URL set and live.
• Support URL or contact for the store listing.

Legal & compliance

• Privacy policy and terms of service published and linked.
• Cookie or consent flows implemented if required (e.g. GDPR).
• Data handling (storage, third parties) documented.

Launch day

• Monitoring and error reporting in place.
• Support channel (email, chat, or in-app) ready.
• Rollback or hotfix process agreed with the team.