If anyone is stuck after upgrading to macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta, this worked for me.

I made the mistake of installing the macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta without keeping a stable environment for App Store submissions. After that, I couldn’t submit updates because Apple requires apps to be built with supported public versions of Xcode.

I didn’t want to restore my Mac or use a second Mac, so I looked for another solution.
Here’s what worked:

I created a private GitHub repository and pushed my project.

I connected the repository to Xcode Cloud in App Store Connect.

I created a workflow in Xcode Cloud.
In the workflow settings, I selected **Xcode 26** and the **macOS Tahoe 26** build environment instead of the beta versions installed on my Mac.

Xcode Cloud built the app on Apple’s servers using those stable versions and submitted it directly to App Store Connect.

Even though my Mac is still running macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta, the build was created with the stable environment in Xcode Cloud, so the submission was accepted.

My app is now **Waiting for Review**.

If you’re in the same situation, this may save you from having to restore your Mac, borrow a second Mac, or wait until the public release of macOS 27.

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u/App-Designer2 — 3 days ago
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If anyone is stuck after upgrading to macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta, this worked for me.

I made the mistake of installing the macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta without keeping a stable environment for App Store submissions. After that, I couldn’t submit updates because Apple requires apps to be built with supported public versions of Xcode.

I didn’t want to restore my Mac or use a second Mac, so I looked for another solution.
Here’s what worked:

I created a private GitHub repository and pushed my project.

I connected the repository to Xcode Cloud in App Store Connect.

I created a workflow in Xcode Cloud.
In the workflow settings, I selected Xcode 26 and the macOS Tahoe 26 build environment instead of the beta versions installed on my Mac.

Xcode Cloud built the app on Apple’s servers using those stable versions and submitted it directly to App Store Connect.

Even though my Mac is still running macOS 27 beta and Xcode 27 beta, the build was created with the stable environment in Xcode Cloud, so the submission was accepted.

My app is now Waiting for Review.

If you’re in the same situation, this may save you from having to restore your Mac, borrow a second Mac, or wait until the public release of macOS 27.

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u/App-Designer2 — 3 days ago

MacOS Golden Gate 27

I made the mistake of downloading and installing macOS 27 and Xcode 27. I forgot to make a backup of my previous macOS 26 (macOS Tahoe) installation.

Now I can’t submit or make any updates to my apps because, apparently, Apple doesn’t allow app updates to be submitted while using beta versions.

I’ve tried everything, but I can’t go back to the previous version of macOS Tahoe that I had before. It looks like I have to wait until September until the public release comes out.

Has anyone made the same mistake, or does anyone know how to go back to the previous macOS version and get out of the beta?

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u/App-Designer2 — 4 days ago
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My indie app is currently #3 Top Paid and #39 Top Grossing in the Developer Tools category in Germany 🇩🇪.

The interesting part is that it’s a one-time purchase app, not a subscription app.

I’m genuinely curious:

What does ranking in Top Grossing actually indicate?

A few days ago it was around #169, so this jump caught me completely by surprise.

Would love to hear from developers who have experience with Top Grossing rankings.

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u/App-Designer2 — 28 days ago
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I built the ASO tool i wish i had when i launched my first app.

When I started publishing apps on the App Store, I always wanted a simple and affordable way to track where my apps were actually ranking around the world.

Most tools were either too expensive, subscription-based, or didn’t provide the level of accuracy I was looking for. Some scans were incredibly fast, but often missed rankings that were actually there.

That’s what inspired me to build RankingCheck.

It helps me track my app rankings across multiple countries, discover where my apps are gaining visibility, monitor competitors, and receive notifications when rankings change.

Recently, I added new ASO features that allow developers to:

✅ Discover keywords that are already performing well in the App Store

✅ See which apps are ranking for those keywords

✅ Track keyword positions in real time

✅ Monitor Top 15 changes and ranking movements

✅ Find keyword opportunities and use them to improve your own App Store optimization

One of my favorite features is being able to scan keywords and instantly see which apps dominate them across different countries. This makes it much easier to identify keywords worth targeting and improve your app’s visibility.

I built this tool primarily for indie developers like myself, and I’d love to hear your thoughts or feedback.

u/App-Designer2 — 29 days ago
▲ 2 r/AppStoreOptimization+2 crossposts

Which screenshot grabs your attention the most? 👀

I’m updating the App Store screenshots for RankingCheck and I’d love some honest feedback.

I recently redesigned the visuals and also added a new feature that lets users perform real-time ASO keyword research, including keyword rankings and search volume insights.

Do these screenshots clearly communicate the value of the app?
If you saw this page in the App Store, would you understand what the app does within a few seconds?

Any feedback on the design, wording, colors, or feature presentation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I did them on Figma.

u/App-Designer2 — 30 days ago
▲ 1 r/appdev+1 crossposts

I redesigned the Screenshots from ForgeKey: Secure Password Vault

I made them Minimalist, Big Title, small Subtitle, white backgrounds.

Any Feedback will be appreciate 🤝

u/App-Designer2 — 1 month ago
▲ 35 r/AppStoreOptimization+1 crossposts

ASO really works

It’s amazing to see how this keyword is performing. The algorithm has identified “Secure Key” as a highly relevant keyword for my app. When I search for “Secure Key” in Germany, my app shows up as the #1 result, which is a great sign that the keyword association is working exactly as intended. 🚀

u/App-Designer2 — 1 month ago
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I got tired of hearing “Where’s my phone?” every day… so I built an app

A little personal story.

I kept hearing my wife saying:

“Where’s my phone?” 😂

Not once. Not twice. Multiple times every day.

Then it became both of us. Looking under pillows, on the couch, in the kitchen, random places… sometimes while the phone was literally nearby the whole time 😅

Then I noticed something: it wasn’t just us.

Friends, family members, parents with kids running around the house… everyone seems to lose their phone constantly.

So I decided to build something simple.

I created HeyPhone. You choose your own keyword and when you say it, your phone responds with a alarm and notification , even in silent mode.

I recently localized it into Spanish, English, German and Italian.

Funny enough, I built it because of a small everyday problem at home 😄

Curious question:

How many times do you genuinely lose your phone during the week?

AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/heyphone-encuentra-tu-celular/id6769743111

u/App-Designer2 — 1 month ago
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You have 3 seconds. What's your first impression? 👀

Necesito una primera impresión totalmente sincera 👀

Ya lancé mi app, pero aún estoy ajustando las capturas de pantalla de la App Store.

¿Qué es lo primero que se te viene a la mente al ver estas capturas?

No me refiero a lo que piensas después de leerlo todo. Me refiero a tu reacción inmediata en los primeros 2 o 3 segundos.

¿Entiendes al instante qué hace la app?

¿Alguna captura de pantalla te parece confusa, recargada o innecesaria?

Y una cosa más: ¿el personaje morado hace que la experiencia sea más memorable o distrae?

Tengo mucha curiosidad porque después de mirarlas durante días, ya no puedo juzgarlas objetivamente 😅

EDIT: More context 😊

I realized some people may have been trying to understand the screenshots without fully understanding the language, so here's a bit more context.

The app is called HeyPhone.

You create your own custom keyword and activate listening mode. If you can't find your phone later, you simply say your keyword out loud and your iPhone responds with a sound, even if it's on silent mode.

You can also set multiple keywords for different situations, use Apple Watch controls, trigger the flashlight in dark places, view weekly stats, and more.

Basically: less "Where is my phone?!" and more "Ah, there it is." 📱

u/App-Designer2 — 2 months ago

Would these App Store screenshots catch your attention?

Hey everyone 👋

I'm working on the App Store page for my app and I'd love some honest feedback.

The app is called HeyPhone. You choose a custom keyword and when you say it out loud, your iPhone responds with a sound so you can find it more easily.

I just finished the screenshots and before submitting everything, I wanted to ask:

If you randomly saw these in the App Store, would they make you stop scrolling?

Would you feel curious enough to tap and learn more, or even download it?

I'm especially interested in first impressions:

Do the screenshots clearly explain what the app does?

Does the character help or distract?

Which screenshot grabs your attention first?

Anything you would change?

Brutal honesty is welcome 😄

u/App-Designer2 — 2 months ago
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I started seeing reviews from different parts of the world…

That’s when it hit me, ForgeKey wasn’t just a local app anymore.

People from different countries were actually using it 🌍

So I made a decision: make it truly global.

ForgeKey now supports 25 languages, all translated on-device for privacy and speed.

At what point did you realize your app was becoming global?

u/App-Designer2 — 2 months ago