Hi everyone,
I’m an iOS indie developer based in Taipei, and I’m running into a strange App Review delay that I haven’t been able to resolve through the usual channels.
My app “TaskCal: Task Manager” (iOS), version 1.2.8, has been in the “Waiting for Review” status since February 9, 2026 in App Store Connect. It’s now been more than 3 weeks with no movement at all — no change to “In Review”, no rejection, no message from App Review.
Here are some details:
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Platform: iOS
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App name: TaskCal: Task Manager
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Version: 1.2.8
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Status: Waiting for Review
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Submitted: 2026-02-09 (Asia/Taipei time)
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Region: App Store Connect account registered in Taiwan
I’ve already tried the following:
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Used App Store Connect → Contact Us → App Review to submit a support request.
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Got one reply from Developer Support saying they “understand my concern” and that they would “reach out to the appropriate team.”
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After that, there’s been no further update — the status is still stuck on “Waiting for Review,” and I haven’t received any additional emails or messages in Resolution Center.
What I’d like to understand is:
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Is it normal for an app to stay in “Waiting for Review” for this long (3+ weeks) without any change?
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Are there any known issues recently with App Review queues or regional review delays that could explain this?
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Is there any other channel I should use (e.g., calling support, submitting another ticket, or contacting a specific team) to get clarity on what’s happening with this submission?
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Could there be some hidden problem with my account or app metadata that would cause it to be stuck at “Waiting for Review” instead of moving to “In Review” or “Rejected”?
From my side, I’ve double-checked:
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All required fields and screenshots are filled in.
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App status shows “Waiting for Review,” not “Missing Information” or “Metadata Rejected.”
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No messages or required actions in the Resolution Center.
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Previous versions of this app have already been approved and released without issues.
I’m worried that there might be something wrong in the backend, or that my app has somehow been stuck in the queue. As an indie developer, this update is important for my existing users (it includes bug fixes and small UX improvements), so I’d really appreciate any guidance on how to proceed.
If anyone has experienced something similar recently, or if an Apple staff member could help check whether this submission is blocked for some reason, that would be super helpful.
Thanks in advance for your time and help!
