How long before app is searchable?

[MikesTooLz]

My first app was just approved, Its a free app thats more of a joke than anything else. But I do have a paid app that I plan on finishing this weekend and submitting for approval in the app store.

I have notice that even though my app was approved and I can access it and download it via link (iTunes Store) I can't seem to find it by doing a search either in itunes or from my iphone. How long will it take before people can actualy search for it and find it without going to the direct link on a PC?

[ztaksoftware]

My experience has been that apps can be found by a search in about 4 to 6 hours. I remember seeing somewhere that Apple says about 24 hours.

[arielm]

It usually takes about 6-12 hours for a new app to propagate through the app store. It might take less time to get into some areas but its pretty icky until it has propagated completely.