medify

Play Store Launch Checklist

📱 App Information

• App Name: Medify
• Package Name: com.sumit.medify (update in android/app/build.gradle)
• Version: 1.0.0 (Version Code: 1)
• Category: Medical / Health & Fitness
• Target Audience: 18+
• Content Rating: Everyone

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✅ Pre-Launch Checklist

1. App Configuration ✅

Android Configuration

• App name set to “Medify”
• App icon configured
• Splash screen implemented
• Update package name in android/app/build.gradle

  applicationId "com.sumit.medify"  // Change from default
  

• Set proper version code and version name

  versionCode 1
  versionName "1.0.0"
  

• Minimum SDK: 21 (Android 5.0)
• Target SDK: 34 (Android 14) - Update in build.gradle
• Compile SDK: 34 - Update in build.gradle

App Permissions

• Notification permissions (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
• Exact alarm permissions (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_EXACT_ALARM)
• Review and remove unused permissions

2. App Signing 🔐

• Generate upload keystore

  keytool -genkey -v -keystore ~/upload-keystore.jks -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000 -alias upload
  

• Create android/key.properties file:

  storePassword=<password>
  keyPassword=<password>
  keyAlias=upload
  storeFile=<path to upload-keystore.jks>
  

• Update android/app/build.gradle with signing config
• Test release build signs correctly
• Keep keystore backup in secure location

3. Build & Testing 🔨

Release Build

• Generate release APK successfully

  flutter build apk --release
  

• Generate App Bundle (recommended for Play Store)

  flutter build appbundle --release
  

• Test release build on physical device
• Verify app size (target: < 50MB)
• Run flutter analyze (0 errors)

Testing Checklist

• Test on multiple Android versions (5.0 to 14)
• Test on different screen sizes (phone/tablet)
• Test all core features:
  • Add medicine
  • Edit medicine
  • Delete medicine
  • Receive notifications
  • Mark as taken
  • Snooze functionality
  • Statistics display
  • Theme switching
  • Settings changes
• Test app after device restart
• Test with no internet connection
• Test notification permissions flow
• Verify onboarding experience

4. Legal & Privacy 📄

• Create Privacy Policy (see PRIVACY_POLICY.md)
• Host privacy policy on GitHub Pages
• Get privacy policy URL
• Create Terms of Service (optional but recommended)
• Ensure compliance with GDPR (if EU users)
• Review data collection practices
• Add privacy policy link in app (Settings → About)

5. Store Listing Assets 🎨

App Icon

• 512x512 PNG (high-res icon)
• Transparent background or solid color
• Clear and recognizable at small sizes

Feature Graphic

• 1024x500 PNG or JPG
• Showcases app functionality
• No important content in edges (safe area)

Screenshots (REQUIRED - Minimum 2)

• Phone Screenshots (minimum 2, max 8)
  • Recommended: 1080x1920 or 1440x2560
  • Show key features:
    1. Medicine list/home screen
    2. Add medicine screen
    3. Today’s schedule
    4. Statistics/progress
    5. Notification example
• 7-inch Tablet (optional)
• 10-inch Tablet (optional)

Promotional Assets (Optional)

• Promo Graphic: 180x120 PNG or JPG
• TV Banner: 1280x720 PNG or JPG (if TV support)
• 360 degree video (if applicable)

6. Store Listing Content 📝

Short Description (80 characters max)

Never miss your medicine. Smart reminders & progress tracking.

Full Description (4000 characters max)

Medify - Your Personal Medicine Reminder & Tracker

Never miss a dose again! Medify helps you stay on track with your medications through smart reminders and comprehensive progress tracking.

KEY FEATURES:

💊 MEDICINE MANAGEMENT
• Add unlimited medicines with custom schedules
• Set multiple daily reminders per medicine
• Add dosage, timing instructions, and notes
• Edit or pause medicines anytime

⏰ SMART REMINDERS
• Reliable notifications that you won't miss
• Snooze for 15, 30, or 60 minutes
• Mark medicines as taken with one tap
• Track missed doses automatically

📊 PROGRESS TRACKING
• View today's medicine schedule at a glance
• Monitor your adherence with statistics
• See your current and best streaks
• Review complete medicine history

🎨 BEAUTIFUL & EASY TO USE
• Clean, modern Material Design interface
• Dark mode for comfortable night viewing
• Simple onboarding for quick setup
• Intuitive navigation

🔔 NOTIFICATION FEATURES
• Time-based grouping (Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night)
• Persistent notifications until action taken
• Works even when app is closed
• Respects Do Not Disturb settings

🔒 PRIVACY FIRST
• All data stored locally on your device
• No account required
• No ads or tracking
• Your health data stays private

PERFECT FOR:
• Managing multiple medications
• Chronic condition management
• Post-surgery recovery
• Vitamin and supplement tracking
• Elderly care support
• Medication adherence

COMING SOON:
• Backup & restore
• Medication refill reminders
• Doctor appointment tracking
• Share reports with healthcare providers

Download Medify today and take control of your medication routine!

Note: Medify is a reminder tool and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

What’s New (500 characters)

🎉 Initial Release - v1.0.0

Welcome to Medify! Your complete medicine reminder solution.

✨ Features:
• Unlimited medicine tracking
• Smart reminders & notifications
• Progress statistics & streaks
• Dark mode support
• Beautiful, easy-to-use interface

We're excited to help you never miss a dose again!

App Category

• Primary: Medical OR Health & Fitness
• (Choose based on Play Store guidelines)

Tags/Keywords

medicine reminder, medication tracker, pill reminder, health tracker,
medicine alarm, medication schedule, dose reminder, prescription tracker,
medication manager, health app, pill organizer, medicine notification

Content Rating

• Fill out content rating questionnaire
• Target rating: Everyone or Teen
• Answer honestly about:
  • Violence: None
  • Sexual content: None
  • Language: None
  • Substance use: Medication management (not drug abuse)

Contact Information

• Developer name
• Developer email (public-facing)
• Website URL (GitHub Pages or custom)
• Phone number (optional)
• Physical address (required for some countries)

7. Pricing & Distribution 💰

• Free app (no in-app purchases currently)
• Select countries for distribution (recommend: Start with your country)
• Primarily distributed countries: All or selected
• Content rating certificate obtained
• Ads: No (clean experience)

8. App Content Declaration 🏷️

Data Safety Section

• Fill out Data Safety form:
  • Data collected: None
  • Data shared: None
  • Security practices: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Data can be deleted: Yes (user can clear all data)

App Access

• All core features available without account: Yes
• Special access requirements: None

9. Pre-Launch Testing 🧪

Internal Testing (Recommended first step)

• Create internal testing track
• Upload app bundle
• Add internal testers (email addresses)
• Test for 1-2 weeks
• Collect feedback and fix issues

Closed Testing (Optional)

• Create closed testing track
• Invite beta testers
• Gather feedback
• Iterate on issues

Open Testing (Optional)

• Create open testing track
• Public beta testing
• Monitor crash reports
• Review user feedback

10. Final Checks Before Production ✨

Technical

• All critical bugs fixed
• App doesn’t crash on startup
• All features working as expected
• Notifications working reliably
• Performance optimized (smooth scrolling, fast loading)
• Battery usage acceptable
• Memory usage reasonable

Content

• All text free of typos
• All images high quality
• No placeholder content
• Proper error messages
• Loading states implemented

Legal

• Privacy policy live and accessible
• Correct package name
• Proper app permissions
• Content rating appropriate
• No copyright violations

Store Listing

• Screenshots representative of current version
• Description accurate and compelling
• Feature graphic professional
• Icon clear at all sizes
• All required fields completed

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🚀 Launch Steps

Step 1: Create Play Console Account

1. Go to https://play.google.com/console
2. Sign up for developer account ($25 one-time fee)
3. Verify identity and payment
4. Accept Developer Distribution Agreement

Step 2: Create App

1. Click “Create app”
2. Fill in app details:
   • App name: Medify
   • Default language: English (United States)
   • App or game: App
   • Free or paid: Free
3. Declare if app is primarily for children: No

Step 3: Complete All Dashboard Tasks

1. ✅ App access
2. ✅ Ads (declare: No ads)
3. ✅ Content rating (fill questionnaire)
4. ✅ Target audience
5. ✅ News apps (declare: No)
6. ✅ COVID-19 contact tracing/status apps (declare: No)
7. ✅ Data safety
8. ✅ Government apps (declare: No)
9. ✅ Financial features (declare: No)
10. ✅ Health/wellness apps (declare: Yes - medication management)

Step 4: Upload Build

1. Go to Production → Create new release
2. Upload app bundle (.aab file)
3. Add release notes
4. Review release details
5. Save (don’t submit yet)

Step 5: Complete Store Listing

1. Go to Store presence → Main store listing
2. Upload all assets (icon, screenshots, graphics)
3. Fill in description
4. Set category and tags
5. Add contact information
6. Save

Step 6: Set Pricing & Distribution

1. Go to Pricing & distribution
2. Confirm free app
3. Select countries
4. Declare if available on Android TV/Wear OS
5. Accept content guidelines
6. Save

Step 7: Review & Submit

1. Review all sections (green checkmarks)
2. Click “Send for review”
3. Wait for Google’s review (typically 3-7 days)
4. Monitor status in Play Console

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📊 Post-Launch Checklist

Week 1

• Monitor crash reports daily
• Respond to user reviews
• Track install numbers
• Check performance metrics
• Fix critical bugs immediately

Week 2-4

• Analyze user feedback
• Plan updates based on feedback
• Monitor app health (crashes, ANRs)
• Update screenshots if needed
• Consider running ads/promotion

Ongoing

• Regular updates (every 2-4 weeks initially)
• Respond to all reviews (24-48 hours)
• Monitor Play Console for policy updates
• Track analytics and user behavior
• Plan feature roadmap

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🎯 Success Metrics

Technical Health

• Crash-free rate: > 99.5%
• ANR rate: < 0.5%
• Average rating: > 4.0
• App size: < 50MB

User Engagement

• Day 1 retention: > 40%
• Day 7 retention: > 20%
• Day 30 retention: > 10%
• Average session length: > 2 minutes

Reviews

• Response rate: 100%
• Response time: < 48 hours
• Rating: 4+ stars

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📞 Support Resources

• Play Console: https://play.google.com/console
• Developer Policy: https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy/
• Design Guidelines: https://developer.android.com/design
• App Bundle Guide: https://developer.android.com/guide/app-bundle
• Testing Guide: https://developer.android.com/studio/test

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🔧 Emergency Contacts

If app is suspended or removed:

1. Read suspension email carefully
2. Address all policy violations
3. Appeal through Play Console
4. Contact developer support
5. Fix issues and resubmit

Developer Support:

• Play Console → Help → Contact us
• https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer

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Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Version: 1.0
Status: Ready for submission (pending items marked above)