What does OKX Wallet Independent APP mean in APP Store review? When can I download it?

Mar 24, 2025 at 03:12 pm

On the other hand, from the perspective of applying its own characteristics, OKX wallet involves the storage and transaction of digital assets, and security is crucial. The APP Store will focus on reviewing whether it has a complete security mechanism to prevent users' digital assets from being stolen or being subject to other security threats. This includes but is not limited to the strength of the encryption algorithm, private key management methods, and protective measures to prevent hacker attacks. Any loopholes or hidden dangers in these aspects may lead to hindering the audit.

• User level : For Apple users, during the independent application review of OKX wallet, the application cannot be directly obtained through the APP Store. This brings great inconvenience to users who are accustomed to using Apple devices and relying on OKX wallets for digital asset management, transactions, etc. They may have to seek other alternatives, such as using a web version of the wallet or downloading apps through unofficial, informal channels, but these methods are often accompanied by higher security risks. For example, applications downloaded from informal channels may be implanted with malware, resulting in theft of user digital assets or the leakage of personal information.

• OKX platform level : The review process will also have a certain impact on OKX's own business development. In the highly competitive cryptocurrency wallet market, the inability to list on the APP Store in time may lead to user churn. When users cannot easily install OKX wallets on common devices, they may switch to other competitor wallet products that are already on the APP Store and have similar features. In addition, uncertainty during the review period will also affect OKX's marketing plan and brand image. If users continue to be unable to download the application, they may question the service stability and reliability of OKX.

• Review progress query : At present, OKX official has not clearly provided a direct way for users to query the review progress of their wallet independent applications in the APP Store. Generally speaking, after submitting the application, developers can obtain updates to the review status through the Apple developer background, such as during review, approval, or resubmitting after being requested to modify. However, it is difficult for ordinary users to obtain such detailed information directly. However, users can continue to follow OKX's official social media accounts (such as Twitter, official official accounts, etc.), and OKX usually publishes important notices on these platforms about the progress of application review. In addition, some cryptocurrency information websites will also track such messages in real time, and users can keep up with the latest news through subscription to relevant information channels.

• Factors that affect download time :

• Feedback on the audit result : If the Apple review team does not raise any questions or only raises a small number of easy-to-solve problems, such as fine-tuning of application description information, then the review time that it passes and can be downloaded on the APP Store may be relatively short, which may be about a week. Conversely, if the audit team points out major issues such as compliance flaws, security vulnerabilities, OKX will take time to rectify and resubmit the review, which will significantly extend the download waiting time, which can take weeks or even months.

• Apple Review Queue : APP Store receives a large number of application submissions every day, and the review team needs to process it in a certain order. If the application submission time is at the peak of application submission, such as before and after the release of a new iPhone or during holidays every year, the review queue may be longer, and the review time for independent applications of OKX wallet will also increase accordingly. However, during the relatively idle period of review, the review speed may be accelerated.

• Follow-up communication and rectification efficiency : During the audit process, if the communication between the Apple audit team and the OKX development team is smooth, OKX can quickly understand the review opinions and complete the rectification efficiently, it will also help shorten the overall audit cycle. For example, if the audit team requests to supplement a certain compliance certificate, OKX can provide it in a timely and accurate manner, which will push the audit process forward.

• TestFlight : TestFlight is an application testing platform officially provided by Apple. Developers can invite users to participate in application testing through this platform, including some applications that have not yet been officially launched on the APP Store. If the OKX wallet is being tested through TestFlight, users can try to download it through this channel. The specific steps are as follows: First, search and download the TestFlight app in the App Store on Apple devices. Then, wait for the OKX official or relevant channels to release the test invitation link for OKX wallet in TestFlight. After the user clicks the link, he will automatically jump to the TestFlight application and prompt whether to install the OKX wallet test version. Click Install. However, it should be noted that applications downloaded through TestFlight may have problems such as incomplete functions and poor stability, and are only available for use during the test period.

• Third-party app stores (caution required) : Some third-party app stores claim to provide downloads of apps that are not listed on the APP Store, including OKX wallets. However, there are many risks in using a third-party app store. These app stores may not strictly detect the applications, and the applications downloaded by users may contain malware, such as viruses, Trojans, etc., resulting in device attacks, personal information leakage, and loss of digital assets. In addition, downloading apps from third-party app stores violates Apple's terms of use, which may lead to compatibility issues in the device or loss of Apple's official technical support. Therefore, if it is not absolutely necessary, users are not advised to download OKX wallets through third-party app stores.

• Enterprise Certificate Signing Application (Specific Situation) : In certain specific situations, enterprise developers can distribute the application to internal employees or specific user groups through enterprise certificate signature without the need to go through the APP Store. If the OKX wallet adopts this distribution method and the user meets their specific distribution conditions (such as employees of OKX partner companies, etc.), the application can be downloaded through the specific link provided by OKX. However, this method also has security risks, such as the enterprise certificate may be revoked, which will make the application unavailable, and such applications may be different from formal APP Store applications in terms of permission management.