Hello Apple Support Team, My app's new In-App Purchase appears 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 Item for Review: New Consumable In-App Purchase Timeline Submitted: July 3, 2026, at 6:28 PM As of today (July 8), the In-App Purchase has remained in "Waiting for Review" for 6 days. Context: We submitted a new app build together with this new In-App Purchase so the Apple Review team could test the updated purchase flow and the new consumable IAP. The app build has already been approved and is currently Pending Developer Release, but the new In-App Purchase is still showing Waiting for Review. Since the IAP has not been approved yet, we are unable to release the new version as planned, and our launch date is approaching. Normally, our In-App Purchases are reviewed within 1–2 days, so this delay seems unusual. Could you please help check whether there is any issue with this submission and, if possible, assist with reviewing it as soon as possible? Any guidance or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for guidance because I’m struggling to understand an App Review decision. My app, The Leaf Cellar, is a cigar companion app that includes cigar image scanning, humidor management, cigar journals, tasting notes, lounge discovery, and recommendations. My app was rejected, yet there are multiple applications currently on the App Store with substantially similar functionality, including: Ember: AI Cigar Companion (released this year) My Humidor – Cigar Journal Humidor Journal Pro ACJ These apps continue to receive updates and remain available on the App Store. I’m trying to understand what materially distinguishes my implementation from theirs. If Apple considers my app to violate a specific guideline, I would appreciate understanding what objective difference exists between my app and these already approved apps. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where comparable apps were approved but theirs was rejected? Were you able to resolve it through App Review or the App Review Board? Any advice on how to present the strongest case would be greatly appreciated. I’m not looking for speculation or opinions. I’m looking for a clear explanation of how the App Store Review Guidelines are being applied in this case, especially given that a competing app with substantially similar functionality was approved and released this year. From my perspective, the current outcome appears inconsistent, and I would appreciate any insight from developers who have successfully navigated a similar situation. Thank you.

Our app has been in review for over a month with no status change or communication from App Review. Typical reviews clear within 24–48 hours, so this is well outside the normal window. Can anyone from App Review advise on next steps or escalate? App details and submission ID available on request. Thanks.

Is anyone else seeing their app waiting for review for more than a few days? I submittit mine 4 days ago. I thought it usually takes about 1-3 days. Just curious if that is something everyone is seeing right now?

Hey everyone! I recently submitted a build to TestFlight and am currently waiting for it to be approved for external testing. It’s been over 4 days since I submitted the build, and while online it says that builds are reviewed within 24-48 hours, it’s been over 48 hours now. I’m curious if anyone else has experienced a similar delay.

I recently noticed that an app called Private Browsing Web Browser has been ranking at the top for the keyword “browser” on the App Store for a long time, even ahead of well-known browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. This is not only the case in the U.S.; it also appears to rank top in many other regions. This app has not been updated for a long time, and both its interface and feature set seem extremely basic. There also appears to be nobody to discuss it on the internet, and some of the App Store ratings look very suspicious. I previously reported this to the Apple team by email, and questioning about the algorithm, but they consistently responded: The App Store ranking system has no problem, and it's working as expected.” I wanted to ask everyone: Do you think it is normal for this app to rank number one for “browser” on the App Store? Also, the same developer has another very similar browser app called Snowbunny Private Web Browser, which also ranked high.

Hello, My app Jewel Coloring+ Sort Beads IQ+ (App ID: 6785241915) appears to be stuck in the App Review process, and I would like to check whether there may be an issue with this submission. The current version was originally planned for release on June 30, 2026. However, today is July 7, 2026, and the app is still in "Waiting for Review." Current status: Waiting for Review No messages in Resolution Center No requests for additional information We have also submitted multiple Support inquiries but have not received any response so far. This version is particularly important to our team, as it is tied to a planned release schedule and user acquisition activities that had already been prepared in advance. Given the unusually long delay, we are unsure whether the submission is proceeding normally or if there may be an issue requiring attention. If an Apple staff member could help check the status of this submission, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Hello, My app Jewel Coloring+ Sort Beads IQ+ (App ID: 6785241915) appears to be stuck in the App Review process, and I would like to check whether there may be an issue with this submission. The current version was originally planned for release on June 30, 2026. However, today is July 7, 2026, and the app is still in "Waiting for Review." Current status: Waiting for Review No messages in Resolution Center No requests for additional information We have also submitted multiple Support inquiries but have not received any response so far. This version is particularly important to our team, as it is tied to a planned release schedule and user acquisition activities that had already been prepared in advance. Given the unusually long delay, we are unsure whether the submission is proceeding normally or if there may be an issue requiring attention. If an Apple staff member could help check the status of this submission, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance.

HI all, My app was live for several months then I got an email saying my developer account was banned for fraud (To be honest I am not sure if I had even submitted an update or whether they just hit me out of the blue) `Evidence of Dishonest or Fraudulent Activity App submissions from your account have engaged in concept or feature switch schemes to evade the review process, such as dynamically populating different app content after review, submitting apps with hidden features, repeatedly submitting misleading apps, and/or submitting apps with concrete references to content that you are not authorized to provide or is otherwise not appropriate for the App Store.` Anyway, my suspicion is we had just flagged some auto detection script, and I appealed immediately stating we had no such hidden code or features, we are a simple flutter app backed with firebase, no paywall pages or anything like that. Anyway, its now been 30 days with no response, I have heard not to try and message them again as it may reset our place in the queue, so I am just wondering what to do at this stage? I have had to pause our paid ads, and its a bad look for us right now with a broken apple link on our website. This is the only app I have on my developer account. APP ID: 6763960507

Hi everyone, I’m currently experiencing unusually long review waiting times and wanted to ask if others see the same behavior this week. My situation: • App Store update has been in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than usual • A newly submitted build seems stuck • TestFlight processing is slower than I normally see • Expedited review request and contact attempts didn’t change the status so far What confuses me is that I still see other apps receiving updates, so I’m unsure whether this is a broader review delay or something submission-specific. I’m not trying to escalate anything — just looking to understand if this is currently affecting more developers. Would really appreciate hearing about your recent experiences. Thanks and good luck to everyone waiting 🙂

Hello, Our GAKO Business update has been repeatedly delayed in “Waiting for Review,” despite multiple contacts with Apple Developer Support and an approved expedited review request. App: GAKO Business Version: 1.3.1 Current submission date: July 3, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review Expedited review: Approved This issue has been ongoing across multiple submissions for approximately one month. We have contacted Apple Developer Support several times and followed up repeatedly under the same support case. However, the current submission has still not entered review. The update contains critical production fixes affecting existing App Store users. GAKO Business is used by real businesses to manage appointments, employees, schedules, services, and customer records. The currently published version contains issues affecting essential business workflows, while the corrected version remains unavailable. Apple has confirmed that the application was placed in the expedited review queue. However, it remains in “Waiting for Review.” We are not asking Apple to bypass the App Review Guidelines. We would like Apple to verify whether the submission is affected by an internal routing issue, technical hold, or another submission-level problem. Has anyone experienced the same situation where expedited review was approved, but the application remained in “Waiting for Review”? If Apple staff sees this post, we would greatly appreciate assistance in checking the submission. Thank you.

Hi at all,I just published a new version of our application selecting the option "Reset rating when this version is released".The problem is that, even if the application is now available on the apple store the old rating is shown.Any suggestions?Regards,Enzo.

Hello, I have a blocking issue in App Store Connect. I need to submit my In-App Purchase together with the app (first-time approval), but: The option to attach In-App Purchases is missing I cannot create a new app version I cannot properly edit the current version This creates a deadlock and prevents me from submitting the app correctly. This does not seem like a configuration issue, but a problem in App Store Connect. Has anyone experienced this or knows how to resolve it? Thank you.

My external TestFlight build for Reverie: Climbing Journal (iOS, build 1.0.0 (7)) was submitted for review on Thursday 2nd July at approximately 00:10 BST. It has now been 5 days with no movement — still showing "Waiting for Review." I have raised 4 support tickets including an expedited review request (case ID 102932291414) and have received no response to any of them. There is no option to get a call back or call and speak to an actual person. A separate app on the same developer account (Get Set) was submitted for external TestFlight review several days later and was approved within 24 hours, so this appears to be specific to this submission rather than a general account issue. I have testers waiting and this is causing significant disruption. Is there anything I can do to progress this, or can anyone from Apple advise on what's happening?

Our application (Apple ID: 6762377822) has been stuck in the Waiting for Review status for more than 5 days. We submitted an expedited review request, but have not yet received a response. We are currently under significant time pressure. We sincerely hope the expedited review request can help facilitate the process and move the review forward as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention and assistance.

Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue with the App Store review / support process and would really appreciate some guidance from others who may have experienced something similar. I have contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times regarding my app, but unfortunately I have not received any meaningful response so far. At this point, I am unsure how to move forward or how to get proper feedback to resolve the issue. The lack of response is making it difficult to proceed with my app submission and address any potential problems on Apple’s side. Has anyone encountered a similar situation? How did you successfully escalate the issue? Is there a specific way to get a response from the review team or developer support? Any advice on how to move forward would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hello, My app update has been stuck in the review process for much longer than expected. Here's my current situation: The app update I submitted has been in "Waiting for Review" for longer than the usual 48 hour timeframe, with no progress. I submitted an expedited review request after the 48 hours of submitting but have received no response as of yet. Has anyone else encountered this issue? And what should I do? Thank you.

My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since June 23, 2026. It has now been 10 days without moving to “In Review.” I have already contacted App Review through App Review Status, but I have not received an update yet. I also checked App Store Connect and do not see any missing metadata, Resolution Center messages, App Privacy issues, Age Rating issues, Export Compliance issues, or missing Review Notes. Is anyone else currently experiencing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times? Also, is there anything else I should check on my side before contacting App Review again?

Hello everyone. I hope the Apple team sees my message. I submitted my app for review on June 15th. It's been in the "Waiting for Review" status since then. The app doesn't have any complex structures. No authorization (except for GameCenter), no encryption, etc. It's written in Swift, the native language, and is iOS-exclusive. I've contacted support three times, submitted a request for expedited review, and responded to the emails that arrived confirming my request, but there's been no response, even though the messages indicated a response within 24-48 hours. Apps are successfully submitted to the testing environment. I feel like I'm being ignored. Please help, I'm really looking forward to the App Store release due to the planned events. If anyone has had a similar situation, please share what helped and how long it took for your app to be reviewed, so I can understand how much longer I need to wait.

How long the paid apps agreement takes ? im not sure what's going on, I have all active my bank account etc, I added well all the products etc, but still says processing, I ask for help, and no one hasn't answer anything yet, I look on YouTube I didn't find anything, I ask Ai and just says I need to fking wait !! im so tired of waiting desperate also bc I worked so much on this and is crazy that noe apple is taking so much time not sure if this is real or what's going on!!