Can an iOS app file be updated while the app is still in review?
Is it possible to update the file after initial submission of an iOS app to the app store?
We have a stable version of a new app ready to submit but wondering if we can post an update with new features even while the app is under review after few days of initial submission. Or do we have to wait for the app to be approved first to submit an update?
Answer
You can reject your first binary and upload the new one. Your position in the review queue will be reset. If you are worried about the release date more than your stability fixes you can just submit the update immediately after it is released to the app store.
Changing the Status of Your App - “Developer Rejected” and “Developer Removed From Sale”
Once you have submitted your binary, iTunes Connect allows you to manage and edit many aspects of your application. However, it’s important to understand the impact making changes has on your application, depending on its state.
Developer Rejected
If you need to submit a new binary for your application prior to it being reviewed by the App Store Review Team, you can change the status of your application to Developer Rejected. To do so, log in to iTunes Connect, click on the Manage Your Applications module, then click the Reject Binary button from the application summary view.
Keep in mind that changing the status of your application to Developer Rejected while it is in the review process removes your application from the review queue. The review process will start again from the beginning once you resubmit your binary.