Really, for how long will apps continue to get stuck in the 'review queue'? This is demoralizing and bad for organizations and developers behind these projects. Our app has been stuck in the 'waiting for review' zone for over 3 weeks+ now, and despite several emails, nothing has been done. No feedback whatsoever. Are we going to get a reply? Is this just an Apple thing, like work culture?

Hello everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with the review process for my app on App Store Connect. My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for over 30 days, and the review process has not started yet. Initially, I submitted the build on February 9, but the status remained “Waiting for Review” for a long time and never moved to “In Review.” Because of this, I canceled the submission and resubmitted the build on February 17. However, even after resubmitting, the app is still stuck in “Waiting for Review.” I also submitted a request for an expedited review, but unfortunately I have not received any response regarding that request either. Since the app status is still “Waiting for Review,” the Resolution Center option is not available yet, so I cannot contact the App Review team directly from there. I also attempted to contact Apple Developer Support but have not received a response yet. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where the app remained in “Waiting for Review” for this long? Any guidance or suggestions on how to move the review process forward would be greatly appreciated. App details: App ID: id6755089083 First Submission Date: February 9 Resubmission Date: February 17 Submission ID: bbad192f-768f-40f6-bcc3-47f30b5ecb6d Thank you for your help.

Hi everyone, I submitted my app for review on February 3, and as of March 15 it’s still showing as “In Review.” This means it’s been stuck for over six weeks now. App Apple ID: 6757989460 I reached out to App Review Support via email two weeks ago but haven’t received any response yet. The app is a standard submission (not using TestFlight, not part of an expedited appeal), and I’ve verified that all compliance and payment information are complete. Has anyone else experienced such a long delay recently? Is there any additional way to get the team’s attention or escalate the case? Thanks in advance for any insights or advice.

Hi everyone, My app has been stuck on "In Review" for about 3 days now. Before that, it also spent around 3 days in "Waiting for Review," so the total time has been close to 6 days. From what I’ve seen in the past, it usually takes 2–3 days to move from "Waiting for Review" to "In Review," and then only a few hours to get a decision once the review actually starts. However, this time it seems different. Based on my server/Firebase logs, it doesn’t look like the reviewer has opened the app yet or created a test account, so it seems like the review may not have actually started. This is my first app submission, so I’m not sure if that might affect the timeline. Has anyone experienced something similar recently? Is this normal, or is there something I should do (for example, contacting App Review or requesting an expedited review)? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello, I submitted my app for review for the first time about two weeks ago and it is still stuck in "Waiting for Review" with no update. I haven't received any feedback yet and I'm not sure if this kind of delay is normal or if something might be wrong. Has anyone experienced something similar? What did you do in this situation? Thanks.

Hello everyone, I submitted my app USDT Miner – Rig Manager to App Store Connect on February 2, and it has been in “Waiting for Review” status since then. I understand that review times can vary, but it has now been several days without any status change or feedback. This is my first submission for this app, and there are no resolution center messages or rejection notices so far. I wanted to ask: Is this delay normal at the moment? Are there any known review backlogs or factors that could cause an extended “Waiting for Review” status? Is there anything recommended to do from the developer side, or should I simply continue waiting? Any insights from Apple staff or fellow developers who’ve experienced similar delays would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m using StoreKit 2 with .storeButton(.visible, for: .policies) inside my SubscriptionStoreView. The buttons appear correctly, but when tapped, a sheet opens that says “Terms of Service Unavailable” or “Something went wrong. Try again.” I’ve already added the required URLs (Privacy Policy and Terms of Use) in App Store Connect under App Information, but they still don’t show in the sheet. Does anyone know how this is supposed to work? • Are the URLs pulled directly from App Store Connect? • Do they only appear correctly in production? • Or do we need to manually set them in code for testing/TestFlight? Any insight would be greatly appreciated — just want to make sure everything is in place before submitting for review. Thanks!

My app (Markets: Global Trading 24/7, App ID: 6756673679) has been in "In Review" status since March 10, 2026 at 9:38 AM ET. Prior to that, it was in "Waiting for Review" for approximately 4-5 days after submission on March 5. It appears that the demo account we had provided was used to log into the app shortly after the status changed to "In Review" on March 10, but no additional activity since then. I submitted a support ticket via App Store Connect on March 12 and received an automated acknowledgment but no further response. Is this delay expected, or is there something I should do?

Hello everyone, I am desperately seeking guidance. My app has been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status for over 17 days (since at least Feb 13). It hasn't even entered the "In Review" stage. I completely understand that review times can vary, but what's concerning is that we seem to be caught in a system loop. We have proactively contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times over the past few weeks. Specifically, we have open cases (Case ID: 102820493078 and Case ID: 102820491288) with messages sent on: Feb 13 Feb 18 Feb 23 Feb 24/25 Unfortunately, we have only received generic automated responses, and the status remains firmly stuck at "Waiting for Review". At this point, we are extremely worried that our binary might be caught in a system glitch or ghosted in the queue. Could any Apple Staff here kindly look into these Case IDs to see if there is a technical issue preventing our app from entering the review queue? Has any other developer experienced a similar >17 days wait time just to enter the queue recently? Any help to untangle this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I have app update that’s been waiting for review since 4th February. I’ve raised a case, posted to the case a few times, been told twice by support that I ‘haven’t been forgotten’ and yet nothing changes and no useful communication. It’s an update to an existing published app. I have other apps waiting for review and TestFlight approval for almost as long. Now approaching 10% of my year’s developer subscription has already been spent just waiting. What‘s the answer here? I am reticent to reject and resubmit As there’s no evidence that that would make any difference. None of the app updates I’ve submitted for other apps after this one have been reviewed either.

I’ve been developing apps for 8 years. On the tenth update of my latest app, I got yet another new rejection reason. I co-founded an app called Yuna AI with my wife, who is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the CDO. When trying to release version 1.0.10, I was told I can’t publish it under my name as a sole proprietor. I’m honestly starting to lose faith in the review process. My previous submission was rejected for not properly disclosing in-app purchases, even though my app doesn’t have any in-app purchases. Rejection reason "The app must be published under a seller and company name that is associated with the organization or company providing the services. In this case, the app must be published under a seller name and company name that reflects the Yuna AI name. The guideline 5.1.1(ix) requirements give users confidence that apps operating in highly regulated fields or that require sensitive user information are qualified to provide these services and will responsibly manage their data." Do i really have to pay to incorporate a company to put my app under and a sole proprietorship isn't enough? Im going to be moving soon and probably not best for me to incorporate now in Canada. does that mean i don't get to update my app anymore?

My app has been under review for longer than usual, and I would like to check if anyone else is experiencing the same situation. Submitted Date: Tuesday at 11:37 AM Apple ID: 6499260089 It has been more than 3 days now and the status is still “Waiting for Review” / “In Review.”

a I am submitting this appeal because we believe our app was misunderstood and the review outcome and follow-up communication have been unfair and mechanically handled. 1) What happened / Outcome we disagree with Our submission was rejected under Guideline 4.8 – Design – Login Services, with the reviewer stating that our app uses a third-party login service but does not provide an equivalent login option that meets Apple’s requirements (limited data collection, private email option, no advertising tracking without consent). However, our game does not require or force any third-party login. The feature being treated as “login” is not a login service at all—it is Mainland China real-name / anti-addiction compliance verification. 2) Why we believe we comply with the App Review Guidelines A. The feature in question is compliance verification, not login Players do not need to create or log into any in-game account to play. The flow exists solely to satisfy Mainland China real-name/anti-addiction compliance requirements. Verification can be completed by either: Using TapTap only as a real-name verification authorization option, or Manually entering a Chinese ID number + legal name to pass verification and play. Because this is verification, not an account login, Guideline 4.8 “Login Services” should not apply in the way the rejection message assumes. B. There is no “playable account” to provide After we clarified the above, we continued to receive repeated, template-like requests to provide a “playable account.” This request does not match our product design: there is no account system required for gameplay, so there is no “review account” to provide. We have already provided the information needed to complete the verification path (ID + name for the compliance flow), yet the responses remained repetitive and did not reflect that the reviewer checked our explanation. 3) Why we believe the handling was unfair Even after clearly explaining that this is not a login system, the review communication continued with mechanical responses that did not address the clarification. This caused significant delays to our release timeline and appears to be unfair treatment compared with many existing App Store apps that use similar compliance verification flows. 4) What we are requesting from the Appeals Team Please investigate and correct the misclassification of our real-name compliance verification as a “login service” under Guideline 4.8. If the team still believes Guideline 4.8 applies, please provide: The specific guideline rationale, and The exact screen/step in our app that is being interpreted as “login.” Please advise what specific materials you need to proceed efficiently (e.g., screen recording of the verification flow, step-by-step review instructions, configuration notes). We are ready to provide them immediately.

Hello, My app TouCal: AI Calorie Tracker seems to be stuck in the App Review process and I’m trying to understand if something might be wrong with the submission. App ID (Apple ID): 6698870692 Timeline: First submission: March 9 Since then the app has been in “Waiting for Review” for 4 days (as of March 13) Normally my app reviews are approved within 1–2 days, so this delay seems unusual. Please help review this submission as soon as possible! My users are currently facing a bug that should have been fixed in this version. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

We are 25 days into "Waiting for Review" with no movement, no messages, and no Resolution Centre activity. Submitted 16 February. Apple ID: 6758049144 This is a finance category app used by regulated financial advisers in the UK. The delay is now directly affecting live paying customers operating under FCA compliance obligations. We have confirmed everything on our side is in order. This is not a metadata issue or an incomplete submission. Has anyone from the App Review team seen this? And has anyone here successfully broken a delay of this length - what actually worked?

Hello everyone, I would like to ask if other developers are currently experiencing unusually long App Review delays for new apps. Here is my timeline for this app (Apple ID: 6758083858): Jan 22, 2026: Initial build submitted Jan 22 – Mar 7, 2026: Status remained “Waiting for Review” and never entered the “In Review” stage Mar 7, 2026: Cancelled and resubmitted a new build Current status: Still “Waiting for Review” During this period, I have already tried several ways to resolve the issue: Contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times Submitted an expedited review request Sent follow-up emails regarding the delay Contacted Apple support by phone and asked them to leave a message for the App Review team Each time I was told that the situation would be checked or that the review team would look into it. However, it has now been about two weeks since my last contact and there has been no update or progress. While browsing the Developer Forums, I also noticed that many recent posts seem to describe the same situation, especially with new app submissions stuck in “Waiting for Review”. So I would like to ask: Are other developers currently experiencing similar delays? Has anyone recently seen their new app move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review”? Could this be related to a broader App Review queue slowdown? Any recent experiences or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello Apple Developer community, I’m reaching out because I’m currently experiencing an unusually long delay in the App Review process. My app (App ID: 6748461479) has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since February 23, and there has been no change of status, no approval, no rejection, and no message from the App Review team. This situation is becoming problematic because I have publication deadlines and release planning that depend on this update being reviewed and approved. According to Apple’s own information, around 90% of apps are reviewed within 24 hours. I completely understand that some cases may take longer depending on workload or additional checks, but remaining in “Waiting for Review” for several weeks without any update is quite concerning. Current situation: Status has remained “Waiting for Review” since February 26 No request for additional information The build follows the App Store Review Guidelines Previous versions of the app were approved without issues Has anyone experienced similar delays recently, or is there anything I should do in this situation? Any advice or clarification would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, An Apple Developer

Hello, I'm a first time developer and both of my submissions for NexFi - Portfolio Tracker have been suck in Waiting for Review for an extended time. TestFlight: My first build was submitted on Feb 15th (25+ days) and still Waiting for Review Production/Distribution: Submitted March 2nd (10 days) and still Waiting for Review. It is a finance category app (portfolio tracker) that requires no login, no account creation, and no server side user data so I figured it should be a relatively quick process as there is a minimal privacy footprint. App Name: NexFi - Portfolio Tracker Platform: iOS App ID: 6759226354

My app has been stuck in "Waiting for review" for longer than usual. I just wanted to check and see if there are delays or something else is going on that I can fix. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice or shared experiences regarding an app rejection under App Store Review Guideline 4.3(b) – Design – Spam. Our app was rejected and, after an appeal to the App Review Board, Apple maintained that the app “duplicates the content and functionality of similar apps in a saturated category.” We strongly disagree with this classification and are struggling to understand how Guideline 4.3(b) has been applied in our case. The app was developed as an original product: Custom-designed content (including original cards and interactions) A unique visual style and UI A distinct interaction flow focused on encouraging social interaction between users This was not a template-based or reskinned app, nor is it part of a series of similar submissions. We fully respect the App Store Review Guidelines and are open to making adjustments to better align with them. However, what we find difficult is the lack of specific, actionable feedback. We have not received clear guidance on which exact elements are considered duplicative or what changes would meaningfully address the concern. Some of the questions we are hoping the community can help with: In your experience, what typically triggers a 4.3(b) rejection in cases like this? Are there specific mechanics, terminology, or presentation choices that reviewers often interpret as problematic? Have others successfully resolved a 4.3(b) rejection without completely abandoning their app concept? We have already invested significant time and resources into this project, and being advised to create an entirely new app is not financially feasible for us. We are genuinely trying to understand how to proceed in a way that is constructive and compliant. Any insights, experiences, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. — Lars