Check for an update to the available app store

Question

Does anyone know if there is any way to check for a single update on the App Store?

I want to notify the user of new updates in my application ...

thank

Answer 1

Just use ATAppUpdater , it is 1 line, thread safe and fast. It also has delegation methods if you want to track user activity. Here is an example:

- (BOOL)application:(UIApplication *)application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:(NSDictionary *)launchOptions { [[ATAppUpdater sharedUpdater] showUpdateWithConfirmation]; // 1 line of code /////////////////////// OR /////////////////////// [[ATAppUpdater sharedUpdater] showUpdateWithForce]; // 1 line of code return YES; } 

Delegate Methods:

 - (void)appUpdaterDidShowUpdateDialog; - (void)appUpdaterUserDidLaunchAppStore; - (void)appUpdaterUserDidCancel; 

Answer 2

Easily ask the app store to return information about your app: http://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=441252681

in json's answer, the info field is what you are looking for. and you will get it for free!

official documentation: http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/resources/documentation/itunes-store-web-service-search-api.html

Answer 3

I am currently using the library available in Binpress, which checks you out. The library is free on this post.

http://www.binpress.com/c/615/6592

You can also use your own notification when you click the update instead of using the automatic check (available on Binpress and again also free from this post)

http://www.binpress.com/c/662/6592

NOTE. I am in no way affiliated with or receiving payment / compensation from Binpress OP

Answer 4

It's good that you know when you have a new update, so you will need to call something to check. I used to have a JSON file that returned a response status showing the version number of the latest version in real time. My application will check this URL and find out if a new version is available.