Welcome to the App Store on iPad FAQ. We are seeing a lot of questions about the App Store on iPad repeated in many threads and will attempt to collect answers for them here.
If you have questions about submitting an app to the App Store for iPad, be sure to check out the iPad App Submissions FAQ on https://devforums.apple.com/thread/44142first.
Questions & Answers:
1. I'm not seeing any Universal apps show up on the Top Charts? Are Universal apps included in Top Charts?
Yes, Universal apps are included in Top Charts.
2. How does charting on the App Store work for Universal apps? Are they counted on the iPhone side or the iPad side?
When a Universal app is purchased on the iPad, it is counted towards the iPad chart. If a Universal app is purchased on iPhone, it counts towards the iPhone chart. If a Universal app is purchased on a Mac + PC, it counts towards the iPhone chart.
3. Can customers buy iPad-only apps on iPhone?
No. The App Store on iPhone only shows iPhone and Universal apps, both of which will work on the iPhone.
4. Which apps are shown in the App Store on iPad?
The App Store on iPad is programmed to show iPad and Universal apps. iPhone apps are shown only in search results.
5. I have an urgent bug fix for my iPad app. Is there a way to expedite App Review so that it gets out to customers quickly ?
If you have an urgent bug fix for your app, send an email to appreview@apple.com after submitting your update. Please include the app name and Application Apple ID in your email.
6. Can we begin marketing iPad apps (press releases, promotional videos, screenshots, etc)?
Yes. Please reference the "App Marketing and Identity Guidelines" found in the Marketing Resources area of the iPhone Developer Portal.