Hello everyone, I’m currently experiencing unusually long wait times for app reviews and wanted to check if others are seeing similar delays this week. Here is the current status of my submissions: App Store Update: Stuck in "Waiting for Review" much longer than the typical 24–48 hour window. New Version: A newly submitted version also seems to be stalled in the initial phase. TestFlight Processing: Even TestFlight builds are taking longer than usual to process. Expedited Review: I've attempted an expedited review request and direct communication, but the status remains unchanged so far. What’s confusing is that I see other apps in the same category receiving updates, so I’m unsure if this is a localized technical glitch or a broader delay affecting a specific group of developers. I’m not looking to escalate anything just yet; I’m simply trying to gauge if this is a widespread issue at the moment. I would greatly appreciate any insights into your recent experiences or if you've noticed similar patterns over the last few days. Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone with pending submissions! 🙂

Hello everyone, My app has been in “Waiting for Review” status since February 4, 2026, and there has been no progress or update since then. Normally, my previous submissions were reviewed within a few days, but this time it has been significantly delayed. There are no messages in the Resolution Center, and I have not received any communication from the App Review team. Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? Is there anything I can do to follow up or escalate this review? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I’m facing an unusually long app review delay and would appreciate any insight from the community. My app has been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status since February 10, 2026, with no updates or feedback. App details: App ID: 6756574744 Case Number: 102824473424 During this time, I have: Submitted several support requests Filed multiple expedited review requests Tried contacting through email and the support section Attempted to follow up on the case status Despite all of these efforts, I have not received any response, acknowledgment, or update regarding its review progress. I understand that review times can vary, and delays sometimes happen. What concerns me more is the complete lack of communication. At this point, it feels like the app might be stuck in the queue. Has anyone else experienced long "Waiting for Review" times recently? Is there anything else I can do to get clarification or make sure the submission is not blocked for some reason? Thanks in advance for any insight!

Hi, My app VITTRA has been approved and is live on the App Store. also i have already pushed even another update …However, I submitted two in-app purchases along with the app: 1. VITTRA Pro (Non-Consumable) — Status: “In Review” 2. AI Scan Pack (Consumable) — Status: “Waiting for Review” The app binary was approved and distributed, but the IAPs are still under review. My app’s core functionality depends on these purchases being available to users. A few questions: 1. Is it normal for IAPs to remain in review after the app itself has been approved and distributed? 2. Is there an expected timeline for IAP reviews when submitted alongside a new app? 3. Is there anything I can do to expedite the process, or should I just wait? Any guidance would be appreciated. Its a real frustrating situation and there is not a single response from the support. Thanks!

Hello, I am planning to distribute my iOS app as an Unlisted App. I would like to confirm the following: If users access the standard App Store URL in the format below: https://apps.apple.com/app/idXXXXXXXXXX Will users be able to reach the Unlisted app’s App Store product page via this URL? Or is the specific Unlisted distribution link generated by App Store Connect required for access? My goal is to ensure that in-app update guidance directs users to the correct App Store page. Thank you for your support.

The App Store Connect API specification states that a customer review includes a rating, a title, a body, a reviewer nickname, a creation date, a territory and a response. Unfortunately, it does not provide information on the app version that was reviewed or whether it was edited after a response was posted (or at least when it was last updated). In order to retrieve all reviews including the app version, you first need to fetch all versions of an app, and then fetch all reviews per version. This results in a lot of unnecessary requests, particularly when there are very few to no reviews for a version. Furthermore, determining if or when a review has been updated by a customer is simply not possible via the API. As these informations are available in the App Store Connect UI for all reviews, I would appreciate it if they could be added to the API as well.

we have been offered a phone call by apple and we are going to do that but we need to be as ready as possible so here is the rejection we are getting We think we have addressed the issues but are unable to clear this message "Notes from App Review Guideline 2.1 - Performance - App Completeness We have returned your in-app purchase products to you as the required binary was not submitted. When you are ready to submit the binary, please resubmit the in-app purchase products with the binary. Next Steps Learn more about offering in-app purchases in App Store Connect Help. " This is the original message Guideline 3.1.2 - Business - Payments - Subscriptions Issue Description The submission did not include all the required information for apps offering auto-renewable subscriptions. The following information needs to be included in the App Store metadata: A functional link to the Terms of Use (EULA). If you are using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), include a link to the Terms of Use in the App Description. If you are using a custom EULA, add it in App Store Connect. A functional link to the privacy policy in the Privacy Policy field in App Store Connect Next Steps Update the App Store metadata to include the information specified above. Resources Apps offering auto-renewable subscriptions must include all of the following required information in the app itself: Title of auto-renewing subscription (this may be the same as the in-app purchase product name) Length of subscription Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate Functional links to the privacy policy and Terms of Use (EULA) The app metadata must also include functional links to the privacy policy in the Privacy Policy field in App Store Connect and the Terms of Use (EULA) in the App Description or EULA field in App Store Connect. Review Schedule 2 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement to learn more. Support Reply to this message in your preferred language if you need assistance. If you need additional support, use the Contact Us module. Consult with fellow developers and Apple engineers on the Apple Developer Forums. Request an App Review Appointment at Meet with Apple to discuss your app's review. Appointments subject to availability during your local business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Provide feedback on this message and your review experience by completing a short survey. Request a phone call from App Review At your request, we can arrange for an Apple Representative to call you within the next three to five business days to discuss your App Review issue.

I am out of my strengths, out of will. Its been over 16 days when i posted my app to review. Apple doesnt react to email nor speed-up procedure requests. Its all pointless. Sorry if i sound too much dramatic but I dont see it other way. Apple doesnt reviews apps anymore. Maybe its because AI apps overflow or something else but truth is that i have seen a lot people experience the same. App doesnt have any crazy permissions nor crazy features. Small MVP app and still its waiting. Have this happened to you ?

I have been submitting the app multiple times, and I keep getting rejected on Guideline 2.1 - Performance. Specifically, the in-app purchase is not available and the app is unresponsive when we tap the Upgrade button. I have tested the wiring and it works, the issue is that the subscriptions are not approved because: "Your first subscription must be submitted with a new app version. Create your subscription, then select it from the app’s In-App Purchases and Subscriptions section on the version page before submitting the version to App Review." So I can't get the subscriptions approved without the app approved, but I can't get the app approved without the update option to work. I seem to be stuck in a loop. Please assist.

@AppleSupport Hey @AppleSupport / @AppleDevSupport, my iOS app Name:- HealthAlpha - One For All is stuck in Processing on App Store Connect since [08 December 2025]. I’ve waited + retried. I have already send emails multiple times but yet i haven't received any update. Could you please check this?, We were expecting our app to launch on 1st January 2026 but it's the end of February now still app is not getting reviews properly also the issues which I had mentioned to support agents are not solved yet. This is impacting our release timeline. Could you please assist or escalate this matter? Appreciate your support. 🙏 #iOSDev #AppStoreConnect #AppleDeveloper

Does anyone no if this is possible without Having to create another apple Developer account and register is that way with my business license name ? or do I have to create a brand new developer account and pay the 99 fee again :(

I realize there are already several posts here about the unusually long review times for app submissions. There are some replies from Apple stating that they are looking into it or that specific issues have been resolved, but the problem persists and no one seems to understand what is actually happening or what can be done to improve the situation. I have been experiencing the same issue over the past six weeks. My app (submission ID: 75aed892-ee07-49e1-b62b-fdd54f1b04f8) was rejected because the reviewer stated that it needed “citations, such as links to resources.” I therefore added citations with functional links to online resources directly on the page where the claims were made, yet my app was rejected again with exactly the same copy-and-paste feedback. I then asked for clarification, but my question has remained unanswered for a week. There seems to be a fundamental problem in the App Store review process. For me, it has become a cumbersome issue, as the unexpectedly long response times are causing me to miss deadlines with my customers. We fix and resubmit our app within minutes, literally, but every time we have to wait weeks for the next reply from Apple. Should we pause submissions for a while and focus on other activities, and manage expectations with our customers accordingly? Or is this a temporary situation that is likely to improve soon? Any insights or tips would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m seeking some advice on a recurring rejection for our app, tassie., regarding Guideline 3.1.1 (In-App Purchase). The Situation: Our app offers walking tours. While we sell public tours via In-App Purchases (which works perfectly), we also create bespoke, private tours for corporate clients (e.g., a specific company teambuilding event or a private anniversary tour). These tours contain company-specific info and are not available for sale to the general public. The Issue: We use "Partner Codes" (Access Codes) to allow employees of these companies to unlock their private tours. Apple keeps rejecting us under 3.1.1, claiming we are bypassing the IAP system. Our Argument: We believe this falls under Guideline 3.1.3(c) (Enterprise Users). The content is bespoke and created for a specific organization. The end-user (the employee) does not pay for this content; it is a B2B transaction between us and the corporation. The content is not relevant to the general public and therefore not suitable for the public IAP storefront. The Question: Has anyone successfully navigated this? We’ve tried explaining the B2B nature in the App Review notes, but the reviewers seem to hit a wall as soon as they see an "input field" for a code. Should we move the "Partner Code" field deeper into the Profile/Settings to distance it from the Shop? Is there a specific way to document the "Bespoke" nature of the content to satisfy the reviewers? Would an Appeal be the best route, or should we request a phone call (which we are currently scheduled for)? Any insights or experiences with Guideline 3.1.3(c) would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Danique | tassie.

Hi all, I was wondering if someone could provide more information about the Digital Services Act review process. I haven’t been able to find any details online, and I haven’t received a response to my support requests (it has been 9 days so far). I submitted the requested Digital Services Act information on February 27, but I haven’t received any update or automated confirmation email. The request is still visible under business agreements in my Apple Store Connect account. Does anyone know how long this review typically takes? Or whether I should contact support through a different channel? Thank you in advance!

Hello, I would like to formally raise a concern regarding an ongoing lack of communication in the review process. Two of my applications have been in the “Waiting for Review” stage for an unusually extended period. During this time, I have: • Sent multiple support emails • Submitted an expedited review request • Attempted to follow up through official channels Despite these efforts, I have not received a single response or status update. I understand that review timelines can fluctuate depending on workload and complexity. However, prolonged silence without acknowledgment creates uncertainty and directly impacts release planning, user acquisition strategy, and overall operational decisions. This is not a complaint about review duration alone. It is primarily about the absence of communication. Even a brief confirmation or estimated timeline would significantly improve the situation. I respectfully request clarification on the status of these submissions and the reason for the continued “Waiting for Review” state. I sincerely hope this matter can be resolved promptly. Thank you for your time. Best regards, Berkay

I have been submitting the app multiple times and I keep getting rejected for: Guideline 2.1 - Performance - App Completeness Specifically, the in-app purchase is not available and the app is unresponsive when we tap the Upgrade button. I feel like I am stuck in a circle since it is showing me the pricing is unavailalbe on my subscription page. I have checked and it is wired correctly and works in the google play store. The issue is that my subriptions are not approved yet. But I can't get my subscriptions approved without the app being approved for the first time. So the Upgrade button cannot work, since the subscriptions are not approved, and they can't be approved without the app being approved. I can't test it in the sandbox, since the application is not approved. Anyone know what to do with this issue?

I just had an app approved and pending developer release. As part of my release checks, I always download the app using a promo code (even for free apps). This time, on both iOS and macOS, redeeming a promo code for the respective builds gives this error: Unable to Redeem. This content is incompatible with the current software on this device. Update your device to the latest software version and try again. The app targets iOS 26.0 and macOS 26.0, and my devices are on the latest releases. Has anything changed with promo code redemption for approved apps? I typically use promo codes for updates, but have not released a new app in a while.

I have an app in Pending Developer Release status and have generated a promo to test app on final time before release. After entering promo code in App Store app, I get the following error: Unable to Redeem "This content is incompatible with the current software on this device. Update you device to the latest software version and try again." The device in question has been running TestFlight and Xcode builds without issue. The device is an iPhone 14 Pro running 18.6. App is built with minimum deployment of 18.0.

Hello everyone, My app (ID: 6758039899) was submitted on Feb 17, 2026, and has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" status for over 8 days. I contacted Developer Support (case #20000108234172) and received confirmation that it's proceeding normally, but no update since. On average, Apple reviews 90 percent of apps within 24 hours. However, there might be cases that need more review time, but mine exceeds a week. Any recent experiences with long queues? Thanks!

Dear Apple Review Team, I am writing to urgently follow up regarding our pending account termination and appeal, as we have not received any response despite multiple attempts to contact your team. For reference, our timeline is as follows: January 31, 2026: Received Pending Termination Notice January 31, 2026: Submitted appeal and corrective update February 7, 2026: Responded to DPLA compliance notice February 12, 2026: Submitted follow-up via Review Board February 23, 2026: Submitted additional summary follow-up via Review Board and Contact Us February 23, 2026: Contacted Apple Support by phone for status inquiry We have fully addressed all identified compliance issues and submitted all requested verification documentation, including government-issued identification, proof of address, and relevant licensing documentation. As of today, our corrective update remains marked as “In Review,” and we have not received any acknowledgment or update from your team. With the February 28 deadline imminent, the lack of communication is extremely concerning. We respectfully request: Confirmation that our appeal and corrective submission are actively under review Clarification on whether any additional information is required from us An estimated timeframe for a decision We are fully committed to complying with Apple’s policies and guidelines and have made every effort to respond promptly and thoroughly. We would greatly appreciate your urgent attention to this matter. Thank you for your time and assistance. We look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, Tien Nguyen