"The App Name you entered has already been used" even though I just created the app

Question

I am trying to create my app on iTunes Connect, so I can add my game center features. When I reach the screen where I fill in the default language, app name, sku number, and bundle id, I receive an error message:

The App Name you entered has already been used.

Does this mean someone else has used this app id? I couldn't find the an app with this name on the iTunes Store anywhere.

I just started creating the app on iTunes Connect, so I definitely didn't use it.

Is there some way to verify that this is not a bug, and someone else has chosen the name?

Dorelle

What was the name you used? – Spithead

I would rather not say, since I want to use it. – Dorelle

Then, without the name to check, we're a little hamstrung. It could be a bug or it could be used and your google-fu isn't powerful enough to unearth it. I suggest you contact Apple since they will be the only ones who can provide a definitive answer and presumably you won't mind giving them the app name. – Spithead

Answer 1

If you created an entry for the first App in iTunesConnect, even if it was never submitted or uploaded, then that name is locked to that iTunesConnect App permanently. That means if another user have choose same name already but still not upload and release app than you will not able to find on itunes store.

See Apple app store tips

The name you select for your app is perhaps one of the most important aspects to marketing your app and can distinguish your app on the App Store.
If you submit an app name which is already in use within the same geography in which your app is sold, you will be prompted to enter another name.

You can find more info in iTunesConnect Developer's guide

Cheyennecheyne

How would you know who took that name ? – Wyly

We cant know who have took the name.. Apple knows only ;) – Cheyennecheyne

How can I edit my previous locked app, as it is not showing in appStore – Imena

You can't edit app name after create your app in iTunesConnect – Cheyennecheyne

Answer 2

You can submit an app with the same name if you change the default language (for example, changing English (US) to English (Canada).

Elvinaelvira

What if you select English (U.K.) as the default language? Is there any ASO impact? – Andromeda

Answer 3

replace Runner with your app name

Grumble

Practically, this is a good answer as we usually forgot to edit the app name because app bundle id is already filled so it gives a sense to mind the only we have to select the language only.😜 – Lupelupee

best answer among all of them!!Thanks – Holierthanthou

For those using flutter this is very helpful – Cyprinoid

For those who wander what runner, it's a field "Name" on a window that pops up when you are distributing app (where you also choose primary language sometimes) – Cockalorum

Answer 4

It worked for me when I changed the runner to the app name.

Russelrussell

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Answer 5

Apple also accepts the appeal on it only If you have trademark rights of given name.

The app name you entered is already being used. If you have trademark rights to this name and would like it released for your use, submit a claim.

Deadpan