Versions, builds & release
For Apple apps, the Builds and Review tabs cover the version lifecycle — from creating a version through submitting for review and releasing it.
Builds come from your existing pipeline (Xcode Cloud, Transporter, fastlane) — Athena reads, attaches, and releases them, it does not upload binaries.
Builds tab
Versions
- Create version — enter a version string (e.g.
4.3.0) and click Create version. - Each version shows its state as a colored badge (Ready for Sale, Prepare for Submission, Waiting for Review, In Review, Pending Developer Release, Rejected).
- Editable versions expose two controls:
- Release type — Manual release, Automatically after approval, or Scheduled date (which reveals a date/time picker).
- Attach build — pick from valid, non-expired builds to attach to the version.
Builds list
A read-only table of builds, newest first, with version, state (Valid / Processing / Failed), status (Active / Expired), upload and expiry dates, and minimum iOS.
Review tab
The Review tab walks a version through submission and release.
Submit for review
The editable version is shown with its state. Click Submit for Review to send it to Apple (“Submitted for review”). If no version is in an editable state, create one in the Builds tab first.
In review
In-flight submissions show a state badge (In Review, Waiting for Review, Unresolved Issues), the items, and the submission date. Cancel submission withdraws it (“Submission canceled”).
Release
Once a version is approved, you can release it:
- Release now — for a version pending developer release (“Release requested”).
- Start phased rollout — begins a staged release. Once active, you can Pause, Resume, or Release to 100%.
| Phased rollout state | Available action |
|---|---|
| Active | Pause |
| Paused | Resume |
| Active or Paused (not complete) | Release to 100% |
Submission history
Completed and rejected submissions are listed read-only, with state, platform, and submission date.