How do I create a Sticker App Extension? (NOT a standalone Sticker Pack App)

Question

Created Oct ’16

Replies 4

Boosts 0

Views 3.2k

Participants 3

To be clear, I already know how to create a standalone sticker pack and submit it through Xcode. I need to know the procedure for creating and submitting a "Sticker App Extension" using Xcode or iTunesConnect or both. For clarification, here is Apple's description of a Sticker App Extension:

"Sticker pack extension. You can bundle a sticker pack with your iOS app. The sticker pack is listed on the App Store for iMessage in the same category and with the same description as your iOS app on the App Store."

I want my app to work like Crossy Road. If you download the Crossy road app, the Crossy Road sticker pack is automatically downloaded with it. If you download the Crossy Road sticker pack, the Crossy Road app is automatically downloaded with it.

Can someone show me where I can find instructions on how to tie my app to a sticker pack in this way?

Boost

Answer 1

exerion OP

Oct ’16

I'm looking for the same information. Did you find anything?

0

Answer 2

CartoonSmart.com OP

Oct ’16

In your current project, bump up the version number to 1.1 or whatever's next. Then go to New > Target... > Search for Sticker Pack Extension .

That will add a new Group, with a Stickers.xcassets catalog.

Add your stickers, and the add the App Icons for the Sticker Pack. And you're almost done. Archive and submit through Organizer like usual.

I'm assuming your app is already in iTunes Connect, so you'll want to create a new version of it, 1.1 or whatever (so it matches the Xcode project). You'll see there's new Media Manager slots for iMessage apps. Add some screenshots of your stickers there. Attach the build, and I think thats it.

0

Answer 3

MrApollo OP

Oct ’16

Thank you CartoonSmart.com! That's exactly what I was looking for! I'll let you know if it works!

0

Answer 4

MrApollo OP

Oct ’16

One more question CartoonSmart.com:

Does the sticker group that you add at the end use the same bundle ID as the app or do you create a unique one for the sticker pack?

0