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title: How to update my iOS App
description: "Updating your app to the latest version is important for the following reasons: Bug fixes, feature or new content releases, and applying the changes you have made in your app."
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September 1, 2025

# How to update my iOS App

## Keep your app up to date and engaging by pushing timely updates. This guide walks you through everything, from initiating the update to monitoring its review status.

#### **We are currently on version number 3.12.X. If you are on a lower version, please make sure to upgrade your app by following these steps.**

*Last updated:* Aug 2025

### **IN THIS ARTICLE**

> #### **[1. Update your iOS App to the latest version](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/360014127698-how-to-publish-an-update-to-ios-app#T1)**
> 
> #### **[2. Submit the new version to Apple](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/360014127698-how-to-publish-an-update-to-ios-app#T2)**
> 
> #### **[3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/360014127698-how-to-publish-an-update-to-ios-app#T3)**

Not all changes you do would trigger the need to re-submit your app for review. Please read this article to know when [would you need to re-submit your app to Apple or Google.](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/9619674955421-when-would-i-need-to-re-submit-my-app-to-applegoogle?hsLang=en) 

### **1. Update your iOS App to the latest version**

- [Log in](https://passion.io/login?_gl=1*10pzf7z*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODExOTc5MjQ0LjE3NTYzMDQ3OTM.*_ga_2WKRBCRMLE*czE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_NSJFRTFDCF*czE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw) <https://passion.io/login?_gl=1*10pzf7z*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODExOTc5MjQ0LjE3NTYzMDQ3OTM.*_ga_2WKRBCRMLE*czE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_NSJFRTFDCF*czE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTYzMDQ3OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw>and go to **My App**
- Go to **Publish your app**

![Row card (1)](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Row%20card%20(1).png?width=401&height=160&name=Row%20card%20(1).png)

- Click **Update to version 3.X **for your iOS app

![Row card (2)](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Row%20card%20(2).png?width=401&height=160&name=Row%20card%20(2).png)

- Scroll down and click **Submit for Review (it's at the bottom of the screen)**

![Copy\_of\_HELP\_CENTER\_TEMPLATE\_\_1200\_\_\_215\_px\_.png](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7287985694109-4-3.png?width=505&height=90&name=7287985694109-4-3.png)  
👉 A new version will be created and sent to Apple. **This process takes about 30–60 minutes. After that you can continue with the process below.**

### **2. Submit the new version to Apple**

Once the new version is ready:

- Go to **App Store Connect** and [log in.](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/login) 
- Click **My Apps** and open your app (it should say “Preparing for Submission”).

![8.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288303041693-4-3.png)

- Check your **screenshots**: make sure they’re clear, not duplicated, and error-free.

![9.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288321144221-4-3.png)

- Check your **app description**: keep it accurate, clear, and avoid sensitive topics.

![6.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288413564061-4-3.png)

- Select the **latest build** (make sure the version and build number match).
  
    -  If not, click on the red button and choose the newest build.

![7.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288415573149-4-3.png)

![13.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288433865245-4-3.png)

- If you changed pricing or added new plans, check **In-App Purchases** and sync them with your Passion.io **Pricing**.
  
    - You can skip this step if you didn't add or change your pricing plans. 

![11.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288451613981-4-3.png)

- Turn on **Automatically Release this Version** (recommended).

![12.png](https://help.passion.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288439452317-4-3.png)

- Click **Save → Add for Review → Submit for Review**.

![Copy\_of\_HELP\_CENTER\_TEMPLATE\_\_1200\_\_\_215\_px\_\_\_1\_.png](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7288440055325-4-3.png?width=540&height=97&name=7288440055325-4-3.png)

You're done! 🎉 Now your update is sent to Apple for review. Please wait for a message from Apple regarding your submission. 

### **3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)**

#### **How long does Apple take to approve my update?**

Usually **3–5 days**. Once approved, it may take up to **24 hours** for the update to show in the App Store. You’ll get email updates from Apple.

#### **Where can I check the status?**

Log into **App Store Connect** or check Passion.io. You’ll see statuses like:

- Preparing app submission
- App submitted to Passion.io for review
- App approved
- Live

If Apple rejects the update, they’ll explain why and what to fix.

![Screenshot 2025-08-27 at 4.26.50 PM](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-08-27%20at%204.26.50%20PM.png?width=670&height=332&name=Screenshot%202025-08-27%20at%204.26.50%20PM.png)

#### **I got a rejection message from Apple. What do I do?**

Please refer to this article: [Apple App Rejections and How to Resolve Them ](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/4413871530129-how-to-resolve-apple-app-rejections?hsLang=en)

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