Re-publishing an existing iOS app under Buildfire allows you to replace the current App Store version with a Buildfire-built version while keeping the same App Store listing, ratings, and existing users. Apple treats this as a standard app update, so users receive the new version automatically through the App Store without uninstalling or re-downloading the app.
The app is submitted using your Apple Developer account, with Buildfire handling the build and publishing process.
Requirements
An iOS app already live on the Apple App Store
Access to the Apple Developer account the app is published under
How can I re-publish my iOS app under Buildfire?
Log in, go to Settings in the left navigation
Click into the App Publishing Info tab
Click Start Publishing Walkthrough
Fill in Contact Information and Publishing Information
Under the Apple Developer Account
Answer Yes to the question “Does this app already exist on the Apple App Store?”
Enter the Bundle ID of the app currently live on the App Store
Upload the required Firebase certificates
Complete the rest of the Publishing Walkthrough
Our Publishing team will submit your application it to Apple under your existing App Store listing
You will receive an automated email from Apple as the app moves through submission, review, and approval
You will also receive a manual email from the Buildfire Publishing team confirming submission status and next steps
Pro tips
If Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your Apple Developer account, be prepared to schedule a short call so our team can complete Apple’s verification step
The Bundle ID must exactly match the live app, or Apple will treat it as a new app