Submitting an app to the Apple App Store requires following a detailed step-by-step process that includes ensuring the app's completeness, performance optimization, and adherence to Apple's privacy and security standards. Once the app is ready, developers need to create a distribution provisioning profile and certificate, set up an App Store Connect account, and configure the app's metadata, including pricing, categories, and privacy policy. The app is then archived and uploaded using Xcode, followed by a submission for review where developers must answer compliance and content questions. After submission, the app's status can be tracked, and approval typically takes one to three days, with the app appearing in the store within 24 hours post-approval. If rejected, developers can address issues and resubmit, while approved apps can be monitored for downloads, sales, and reviews in App Store Connect.