How can I release my app as an update but with new name ?

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#1

 HI All,

I have existing app in apple store and Google play. I have rewrite app completely with new graphics and I want to rename it differently but I dont want to loose existing users of the app… 

How can I release the app as an update to existing one but with new name ?

thanks

Abdulaziz

#2

If it’s a completely different game, I don’t think your users will be very happy losing what they had. If it’s just updated/improved graphics and code I guess it’d be OK.

The name of the app can be changed when you create a new version by entering your new name in the “Name” field of the app. 

However you can’t change the bundle id (com.mycompany.myawesomegame)

Be sure to mention you’ve made significant changes in your release notes (What’s new section) for the new version so users don’t become too surprised…

#3

it is not completely new… just major changes in graphics and some enhancement. 

If I do what you explained… the name of the app will change in app store as well ?

#4

The “Name” field I was referring to is the name in iTunes Connect. Log in to iTunes Connect and create a new version. You can then change the app name.

On Google Play you change the “Title” field (found above your app’s description) in your developer dashboard.

#5

thanks , I appreciate your comments… 

#6

If it’s a completely different game, I don’t think your users will be very happy losing what they had. If it’s just updated/improved graphics and code I guess it’d be OK.

The name of the app can be changed when you create a new version by entering your new name in the “Name” field of the app. 

However you can’t change the bundle id (com.mycompany.myawesomegame)

Be sure to mention you’ve made significant changes in your release notes (What’s new section) for the new version so users don’t become too surprised…

#7

it is not completely new… just major changes in graphics and some enhancement. 

If I do what you explained… the name of the app will change in app store as well ?

#8

The “Name” field I was referring to is the name in iTunes Connect. Log in to iTunes Connect and create a new version. You can then change the app name.

On Google Play you change the “Title” field (found above your app’s description) in your developer dashboard.

#9

thanks , I appreciate your comments…