Hello to all1 I have an app currently published on Android and immediately pivoted to publishing the app on Apple, and was pretty excited about the response time from support when signing up for an account. I build the app using RN, so the move to Apple was fairly simple. Works great on my phone. That said, I'm still waiting for Apple to review my app. It's only been 3 days, but Apple says 90% of apps take 48 hours. Is that accurate? I submitted a ticket as well and never received a response.

Hi, Is there a reason why app reviews are taking longer than usual to be completed it has been over a week now since I submitted my app for review.

Our app sells two auto-renewable subscriptions. Product loading succeeds and returns both products with correct localized prices, but every purchase attempt fails roughly one second later with "Item Unavailable". No purchase sheet is ever presented to the user. The app has not yet passed its first App Review. It was rejected under Guideline 2.1(b) because the reviewer encountered this same error on their device. MY QUESTION Under what conditions does StoreKit reject a purchase with "Item Unavailable" for a product that has just been returned successfully, with a valid localized price, by a product request? Is an auto-renewable subscription transactable in the sandbox environment for an app that has never had a binary approved by App Review? Question 2 is the one I most need answered. App Review's rejection states that In-App Purchase products "do not need prior approval to function in review", but neither we nor the reviewer can transact them. DIAGNOSTIC LOG Captured on-device during a failing session: 01:08:56 fetchProducts [com.aurascanner.app.pro.weekly, com.aurascanner.app.pro.annual] 01:08:56 fetchProducts -> 2 product(s): com.aurascanner.app.pro.annual=$39.99; com.aurascanner.app.pro.weekly=$6.99 01:08:56 requestPurchase sku=com.aurascanner.app.pro.weekly 01:08:57 purchaseError: code=purchase-error msg=Item Unavailable 01:08:57 error code=purchase-error, storefront=USA 01:09:05 fetchProducts -> 2 product(s), same prices returned again 01:09:05 requestPurchase sku=com.aurascanner.app.pro.annual 01:09:06 requestPurchase threw: Item Unavailable 01:09:06 error code=purchase-error, storefront=USA An introductory-offer eligibility check earlier in the session also succeeded, using the subscription group ID read from the loaded product. So product metadata, including the subscription group, resolves correctly. CONDITIONS Fails identically for both products, on every attempt. Reproduces in TestFlight on our own devices and Apple IDs. Also failed during App Review on iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPadOS 26.5.2. Storefront reports as USA in every case. Real devices only. Not reproduced on Simulator. ALREADY VERIFIED Paid Applications Agreement: Active, banking and tax information complete. In-App Purchase capability: enabled on the App ID at Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles. Bundle identifier com.aurascanner.app matches the App Store Connect record. Both subscriptions: complete metadata, review screenshots uploaded, USD pricing set, United States availability. Both subscriptions and the subscription group are attached to the current submission, status "Ready for Review". Subscription group has a localized display name. Build distributed via TestFlight, which routes purchases to sandbox automatically. IMPLEMENTATION The app is React Native and uses a wrapper library over StoreKit 2, but the error text originates from StoreKit rather than the wrapper, and the call order follows the documented pattern: Initialize the StoreKit connection. Load products. This succeeds and returns both products. Register transaction update and error listeners. Request the purchase. This is where it fails. Purchases are verified server-side using Apple's App Store Server Library, and the transaction is finished only after verification succeeds. I am not asking anyone to debug the wrapper. My question is about StoreKit and App Store behaviour: what causes the store to quote a product and then decline to sell it? Any pointers appreciated. I can supply screenshots or the full log.

Hello Apple Developer Support, Our first App Store submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since July 30, 2026, and it has not yet entered the review process. App information App: PigHub Marketplace Apple ID: 6791982179 Version: 1.0.8 (Build 5) We have also opened a Developer Support case regarding this issue, but we have not yet received a response after several days. Support Case ID: 20000126933752 This delay has unfortunately caused us to miss our planned public launch, so we would greatly appreciate your assistance in verifying that our submission is progressing normally. We understand that review times can vary. However, after several days, our submission remains in Waiting for Review without moving to In Review. We have also noticed that several other developers are currently reporting similar delays on the Apple Developer Forums. Could you please confirm that our submission is correctly queued and not affected by any App Store Connect or App Review issue? If there is any additional information or action required from our side, we would be happy to provide it immediately. Thank you very much for your time and assistance.

apple claimed that the game will be after review in 48 hours, i'm waiting for 2 weeks and i feel like i got scammed by apple. this is crazy! no response to emails and opening tickets. no one to talk to! Date Submitted Jul 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM Submission ID a5bd957b-7cd8-409f-a9d1-e3c5652952be

Our game Sand Sort 3D was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) for binary similarity with our other titles. Three problems: False rejection: it's an original game: its simulation code, shaders and levels exist in no other app. The flagged overlap is shared infrastructure, not content: Unity engine resources, brand fonts, licensed Asset Store packs, and our own internal SDK (sign-in, IAP, ads, cloud save, analytics, consent) that we reuse across our catalogue. On our own audit, engine and font data are the bulk of the overlap; content we designed is ~4%, limited to a coin icon and a settings toggle. No gameplay code, levels, art or design is shared with anything we publish. Insufficient directions: the notice cited 4.3(a) without naming a single element of the app, so we have no actionable way to comply. If it's rejected again, please identify the specific content at issue. Long review times: this rejection has held the release 15 days, and review on this app and our other titles is averaging 10+ days — unusually long. A component-by-component breakdown is attached as appeal; the game is already live on Google Play.

Hello Apple Support Team, I'd like to kindly request an update regarding our latest app submission, which has remained in Waiting for Review since July 30, 2026. As of today (August 5), it has been 6 days without entering the review process. App Information App Name: Dora - AI Video Generator 2 Apple ID: 1604739131 Item for Review: App Version This submission is a major UI/UX revamp that significantly improves the overall user experience. After a long period of maintaining and iterating on the product, we redesigned many core user flows to provide a much more seamless and intuitive experience for our users. Our app continues to receive a large number of daily active users, so having this build remain in Waiting for Review is preventing them from accessing these important improvements and new experiences. The prolonged delay is having a meaningful impact on our users as well as our product rollout. We completely understand that review times can vary, but given the circumstances, we would greatly appreciate it if the review could be prioritized or expedited whenever possible. Thank you very much for your time and support. We truly appreciate the work of the App Review team and look forward to your response. Kind regards,

[Foxify] Version 1.1.1 (13) Review Hello Apple Support Team, My app's new app version and In-App Purchase appear to be stuck in the review process, and I'd like to check whether there might be an issue with the submission. App Information App Name: Foxify AI - Make Your Own Song. Apple ID: 6761515837. Items for Review: New App Version and New Consumable In-App Purchase. Timeline Submitted: July 21, 2026, at 10:57 AM. As of today (July 27), both the app version and the In-App Purchase have remained in "Waiting for Review" for 7 days. Context We submitted a new app version after addressing the issues raised during the previous review. At the same time, we submitted our first new consumable In-App Purchase, which requires the binary build to test the purchase flow, which has also been stuck for a while and has been rejected a few times due to build rejections and the item itself without a clear reason, so the Apple Review team could test the updated purchase flow together with the new IAP. Normally, both our app updates and In-App Purchases are reviewed within 1–2 days, so this delay seems unusual. Please kindly review the submission. Any guidance or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.

Hi, Ive added a new version of my app for review a week ago. Jul 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM. Can someone explain what is taking so long? My new versions before this only took 24-48 hours. Its really difficult to fix and update bug fixes when it takes to long to get approved. Hoping this issue will be resolved quickly

Hello Apple, Our app "HealiFii Wellness" (Bundle ID: com.healifi.app) was submitted for review on July 29, 2026, and it has remained in "Waiting for Review" status for over one week. We have verified the following: No pending agreements or business requirements. No messages in the Resolution Center. The required DSA declaration has been completed. The app is available for distribution. The build has been successfully validated. Could someone please check if there is any issue with our submission or confirm whether it is still in the review queue? Please let us know if any additional information is required from our side. Thank you.

Hi, I did add a new version for review as normal, and I did wait for a week. I thought that the"Waiting for Review" got stuck as the build was approaching 7 days in that state; it has done so in the past, so I created a new build and added that one, and the new build is now 5 days in "Waiting for Review". The clients are getting nervous and writing about the promised fixes, but this is out of our control, unfortunately. Contacted support, but got the default email with no further response: "Your case ID is 20000127975631." What happened? Why is something that worked so well and allowed us to have a proper release cycle broken, and broken so badly that there is no solution, from what it seems?

Hello, My app "Etch" has been in "Waiting for Review" since July 24, with no change in status and no communication from the review team. This is a first submission for a new app, so I understand it can take longer than an update. On my side I have verified that: No rejection or metadata issue is shown The App Review section is empty Export compliance, content rights, and age rating are all completed Agreements are up to date As far as I can tell there is nothing outstanding for me to act on. Is anyone else seeing similar delays at the moment, and is there anything further I can check on my side to make sure the submission is not blocked? Thank you for any insight !

Hi, since that is our first App Store launch we did expect longer review times. But first it was stuck in Waiting for Review for 7 days and now it's stuck in Review for 10 days. A request for status update on the support has also been there for 5 days now with no response either. Is that happening to more people or why? Review Status showing done: Fun thing is, when we load the app connect page in the morning it shows the app was approved but the link to App Store shows no app available. I'm very curious if other people had that issue where it shows as if the review is done but then after refresh it isn't. As of now the app still shows in review but we have the same state issue for the appconnectstore page every morning.

Hello, Our game is scheduled for official release tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, and we would like to request an expedited review. This build was first submitted on July 23 and has been in the review process for about two weeks; our latest submission is currently in "Waiting for Review" status. All marketing and promotional campaigns have already been rolled out based on the August 5 launch date. This date is especially important because the new theatrical film of the original animation 'Catch! Teenieping' premieres on the same day, and the game is planned to launch alongside the film. The previous film drew over 1 million moviegoers, becoming the first Korean animation to do so in 12 years. Many children and family fans have long been looking forward to this day. This is the first official match-3 puzzle game based on the Teenieping IP, and we have put great care into making it a game families can enjoy together. After launch, we are fully committed to operating the game responsibly in compliance with the App Store guidelines. We apologize for the urgent request and would sincerely appreciate it if the review could be completed in time. App Name: Teeniping Magic Match App Apple ID: 6786589102 App Bundle ID: com.plaium.tmm

Hello everyone, I’m wondering if other developers are currently seeing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times. I currently have multiple apps waiting for review. Some have been in the queue for more than a week, while others have now been waiting for over two weeks without ever moving to “In Review.” This is unusual compared to my previous submissions, which normally entered review much sooner. There are no messages in the Resolution Center, no guideline issues, and nothing indicating that any action is required on my side. Has anyone experienced the same thing recently? Are review queues currently slower than usual? Have your apps eventually moved to “In Review” after waiting this long? Is there anything else worth checking besides Agreements, Tax & Banking, and App Store Connect metadata? I’m not trying to complain—I’m simply trying to understand whether this is affecting other developers as well or if it’s something specific to my account. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Hello, Our app has been in "Waiting for Review" for more 10 days with no update. App Name: RabbitMatch: Padel & Tennis Apple ID: 6784373110 Platform: iOS, Version 1.0 Submitted: July 26, 2026, 02:46 Current status: Waiting for Review, unchanged For context: the app supports padel and tennis tournament organization, including community and volunteer-run events in Armenia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan, where digital tournament tools are limited. Could you confirm whether the submission is actively queued, or if anything is needed from our side? Thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help because my app has been stuck in App Review since July 17, and I keep getting rejected under Guideline 5.1.2(i). The issue is that my App Privacy information currently says Device ID is collected and used for tracking. However, the new version of the app does not track users as Apple defines tracking: It does not access the IDFA. It does not link against AppTrackingTransparency or AdSupport. The new build does not contain NSUserTrackingUsageDescription in its Info.plist. PostHog is used only for first-party product analytics. Superwall is used for paywalls and subscriptions. No collected data is linked with third-party data for advertising or shared with a data broker. A previous version of the app included NSUserTrackingUsageDescription, but the new version does not. The problem is that App Store Connect is not allowing me to remove the “used for tracking” designation from the privacy information while the older version is still live/currently associated with the listing. Because that privacy label remains selected, App Review continues expecting an ATT permission prompt that the new app does not need. I explained this in the Resolution Center and also requested approval under Apple’s Bug Fix Submissions policy, since version 3.0 (build 9) contains bug fixes. I have not received a response resolving the issue. Each resubmission has taken close to a week to be reviewed, only to receive essentially the same rejection again. I also submitted an expedited review request, but the build still has not been reviewed. This process has now been going on since July 17. Has anyone encountered this situation where an old version used NSUserTrackingUsageDescription, but App Store Connect would not allow the tracking privacy label to be corrected for a new version that no longer tracks? What is the correct way to break this cycle? Is there a way to have Apple unlock the App Privacy section so I can remove “Device ID used for tracking”? Should App Review approve the new build after confirming that it does not access the IDFA or perform tracking? Is there another setting or declaration that must be changed before the new version can be approved? Any help from an Apple engineer or another developer who has experienced this would be greatly appreciated.

My app I Ching: Fifty Stalks (Apple ID 6795751341, iOS, version 1.0) was submitted on July 28, 2026 and has been in "Waiting for Review" ever since. It has never moved to "In Review". There are no messages in the Resolution Center and no requests for additional information. This is the second app on this account. The app requires no account or sign-in, makes no network requests, and has no in-app purchases. All metadata, screenshots, and review notes are complete, and the build validated and uploaded without warnings. I have also opened a support case (Case ID 20000128294403). Could someone please look into this? I am happy to provide any additional detail.

Hello, My new iOS app, “Загрози Суми”, version 1.0.4 (1), has remained continuously in the “In Review” status since July 30, 2026. Timeline: On July 29, I submitted the updated version after answering the latest questions from App Review. On July 30, the status changed to “In Review”. At approximately the same time, my backend telemetry showed that the app was installed and launched on both an iPhone and an iPad, which appears to indicate that the review had started. Since then, there has been no status change, no new message in App Store Connect, and no further review activity visible in my telemetry. I submitted two App Review status inquiries through Apple Developer Support, but I have not received a response. Submission details: App name: Загрози Суми Version: 1.0.4 (1) Submission ID: 1ed35a44-8c84-4025-a3e0-66c0d421b007 Current status: In Review I understand that some reviews may require additional time, and I am not requesting an expedited review. I only want to confirm that the submission is still progressing normally and is not waiting for additional information or action from me. Could an Apple staff member please check whether the submission is still active or advise whether I should continue waiting? Thank you.

Title: iOS update stuck in Waiting for Review for 7 days (Apple ID 6784986397) Hello App Review Team, Our iOS update has been in Waiting for Review for seven days with no movement. App: LiveLens Apple ID: 6784986397 Platform: iOS Version: 1.2.5 (build 23) Submitted: 28 July 2026 Submission ID: 250f2676-169c-435e-989e-81321b22849b Status: Waiting for Review, unchanged since submission What we have already verified on our side: No Developer Action Needed items No unaccepted agreements, and banking and tax information are complete No unresolved metadata flags and no messages in the Resolution Center Demo credentials for the reviewer are provided in App Review Information and are current We have not withdrawn the submission and have not requested an expedited review. The Android release of the same version has been live since 28 July, so our iOS users are still on the previous version and are not receiving the fixes in this build. Could someone please check whether this submission is stuck in the queue, or let us know if anything is required from our side? Thank you.