Practical experience of publishing applications on the App Store and Google Play

The author shares their personal experience of publishing mobile applications on various platforms, including the App Store. The case study focuses on developing and releasing a TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) generator app, which the author considers the most convenient and secure method for two-factor authentication. The article highlights the bureaucratic and technical challenges of the process, ranging from registering as a legal entity in Europe to navigating the moderation stages of app stores. The author notes that the preparation and publication process proved to be significantly longer and more complex than initially expected. This article is useful for independent developers planning to enter the global mobile software market, as it reveals the pitfalls of interacting with Apple and Google ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of proper documentation for successful app store approval.