App Store Subtitle in Simplified Chinese — 30 Characters for the China Storefront

Subtitle vs keyword field — visible vs hidden

App Store Connect gives zh-Hans listings two different search inputs. The subtitle sits under your app name on the product page and in Search results — buyers read it while scrolling. Apple’s limit is commonly 30 characters for zh-Hans — verify in Connect before you save. The keyword field is hidden, comma-separated, and capped at 100 characters — a separate job with different rules.

This page covers subtitle rewrite only — the one line Chinese users see. For the hidden keyword field, see our Simplified Chinese keywords guide. For full title, description, and keyword work together, see our China storefront listing guide.

US subtitle habits that fail in zh-Hans

Indie US teams often treat the en-US subtitle as a second keyword line. Common patterns that do not land when pasted into zh-Hans:

• Feature stacks — “Track · Plan · Focus” or comma-separated adjectives (“Smart · Simple · Fast”) that read as brochure filler in Chinese
• Superlatives without proof — “The best”, “#1”, “ultimate” equivalents (“最好”, “终极”) that Chinese skim readers ignore
• Keyword mirroring — repeating nouns already in the title because US ASO guides say “put keywords in subtitle”
• Literal en-US translation — slogan lines that sound native in English but formal or hollow in Simplified Chinese
• Pinyin-only branding — romanization where Chinese users expect category or outcome words they actually search

On the China storefront, the subtitle earns a second glance when it adds one fact the title does not carry — not when it stacks more keywords.

What a good zh-Hans subtitle carries

Within 30 characters, strong Chinese subtitles usually name one of these — without repeating the title:

• Audience — who the app is for (“独立开发者”, “考研党”, “小团队”)
• Workflow — one concrete use case (“离线 PDF 批注”, “番茄钟专注”)
• Pricing model — when it matters to the buyer (“免费 · 内购解锁”, “一次买断”)
• Platform or format — when the title is brand-heavy (“iPhone 小组件”, “Mac 菜单栏”)

Write for a Chinese skim reader deciding whether to tap your result — not for a keyword-density checklist copied from en-US ASO blogs.

Common zh-Hans subtitle mistakes

• Leaving the subtitle empty while the title alone does not explain the category
• Copying the en-US subtitle word-for-word through machine translation
• Stuffing search terms that belong in the hidden keyword field — visible duplication wastes characters Apple may de-weight
• Using middle-dot separators (“·”) as decoration without adding information
• Formal false cognates (“专业级”, “高效能”) that read as template copy from translation tools
• Exceeding the character limit and getting truncated mid-phrase in Search results

A clearer subtitle reduces bounce on the product page — it does not replace keyword field work, description copy, or in-app UI localization.

What you send

• Your live App Store listing URL (zh-Hans storefront)
• Current Simplified Chinese subtitle — and en-US subtitle if you want meaning aligned across storefronts
• Reply from the email address on your Stripe receipt after checkout

What you get

• Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) — subtitle rewrite within the 30-character limit
• Subtitle notes — what we changed, what we cut, and why it fits CN skim habits
• English (en-US) — aligned subtitle when both storefronts need the same meaning in native phrasing
• Paste-ready delivery — formatted files you copy directly into App Store Connect zh-Hans localization
• 24-hour turnaround — delivered to the email on your Stripe receipt

Who this is for

Indie iOS developers and small teams with a live Simplified Chinese App Store listing whose subtitle still reads like a US keyword line or a literal translation — and who need one visible zh-Hans line fixed without a full listing overhaul. If you searched for App Store subtitle Chinese, zh-Hans subtitle rewrite, or China storefront subtitle 30 characters, this is the deliverable.

Rewrite, not machine dump

• We read your current subtitle and rewrite it by hand for zh-Hans skim readers
• We do not deliver raw Google Translate or LLM output as finished copy
• We count characters against Apple’s zh-Hans limit — not English word counts
• We separate subtitle work from keyword field packing — each field has different rules

What we do not promise

• No guaranteed App Store ranking, keyword position, or download growth
• No fabricated social proof, review quotes, ratings, or traffic numbers
• No in-app UI translation, icon design, or paid user acquisition
• Not QuantRadar · not investment advice · not legal review

Sample rewrites

Public before/after examples from live App Store pages (honest attribution, not endorsement):

Monday Mood · Focus To-Do · Tide · TickTick

AppLocale FAQ

What does Simplified Chinese App Store subtitle work include?

Paste-ready zh-Hans subtitle (30 characters) for App Store Connect, plus subtitle notes explaining what changed and why. We rewrite the visible subtitle line only — not the 100-character keyword field. Delivered within 24 hours to the email on your Stripe receipt.

What do I send after payment?

Your live App Store listing URL and your current Simplified Chinese subtitle (and English subtitle if you want alignment). Reply from the email address on your Stripe receipt — we deliver to that Stripe email.

How is the subtitle different from the keyword field?

The subtitle is visible under your app name on the product page and in Search — commonly 30 characters for zh-Hans. The keyword field is hidden, comma-separated, and capped at 100 characters. This page covers subtitle rewrite only; see our keywords guide for the hidden field.

Why do US subtitle habits fail on the China storefront?

US teams often treat the subtitle as a second keyword line — feature stacks, superlatives, or comma-separated adjectives. Chinese skim readers expect one concrete fact the title does not repeat: audience, workflow, or pricing model. Literal en-US translation or keyword stuffing reads as template copy.

Is this machine translation?

No. We rewrite your subtitle by hand. We do not paste Google Translate or ChatGPT output into deliverables. Machine drafts are fine for internal notes — finished store copy is edited for zh-Hans clarity and the 30-character limit.

How fast is delivery?

Within 24 hours after your Stripe receipt. Send your App Store URL and current subtitle from the email on your receipt.

Do you guarantee App Store rankings?

No. We improve clarity from your existing copy. We do not promise keyword position, search rank, or download growth.

How much does AppLocale cost?

$79 one-time via Stripe checkout. No subscription. Seller is Fortune Insight, LLC.

What is AppLocale not?

Not a 100-character keyword field rewrite (see our keywords guide), not a full title/description package, not an icon redesign, not paid ads, not ranking guarantees, not QuantRadar, and not investment advice. We do not invent reviews, ratings, or traffic numbers.

AppLocale — Simplified Chinese subtitle (30 characters)

$79 one-time

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After checkout, reply from your Stripe receipt email with your App Store URL and current subtitle. Delivery within 24 hours.
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