Hi everyone, I submitted my first iOS app for App Review over 72 hours ago, and the status is still “Waiting for Review.” I contacted Apple Developer Support about 30 hours ago regarding the delay, but I haven't received a response yet. I understand that review times can vary, but the app hasn't moved to “In Review” at all. I haven't removed or resubmitted the app because I don't want to restart the review process. Has anyone experienced similar waiting times recently? How long did it take for your app to move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review”?

Dear App Review Team, Our app – Apple ID 6743036315 has been stuck in the “Waiting for Review” status for over 7 days (since August 3, 2026). Normally, reviews begin within a few days, but in our case, it seems unusually delayed. Ive just had some exposure in the local newspapers and wanted to capitalise on this and keep these new customers hence a very important update. I risk losing business at a critical time. Could you please clarify: • Is there a specific reason for this extended hold? • Is any action required from our side? • When can we expect the review to proceed? Thank you very much for your time and assistance.

Hello everyone, I have already released four apps, and I am currently experiencing an issue where the review process appears to be stuck while trying to release my fifth app. The app was rejected several times due to In-App Purchase related issues, and the most recent rejection was on July 15. I submitted the app for review again on July 16, but there was no progress. On July 24, I canceled the existing review submission and submitted it again with the updated version. However, as of today, August 10, the review still has not progressed. I have also contacted Apple Developer Support twice, but I have not received any response at all. Could the review be stuck because I canceled the previously rejected submission and submitted a corrected version again? In addition, I developed another new app and submitted it for review on August 4, but that submission also has not progressed. Could anyone advise me on how I can move the review process forward? Thank you.

Hello Apple Developer Community & Support Staff, I am writing this out of sheer desperation. Our app has been stuck in the overall review process for nearly TWO MONTHS. Regarding our latest submission: Submission ID: aec29b9a-fbdf-41f3-b617-d593c2e29f70 Date Submitted: August 3, 2026 We completely understand that as a dating app, our submission requires strict adherence to UGC guidelines, robust user reporting/blocking mechanisms, and thorough content filtering. We have meticulously implemented all of these safety features and addressed every single issue previously raised by the review team. Recently, the status of this August 3rd submission finally changed to "In Review," which gave us hope. However, it inexplicably rolled back to "Waiting for Review" shortly after, with ZERO communication, messages, or explanations provided in the Resolution Center. We are hemorrhaging funds daily on server costs, delayed marketing campaigns, and operational expenses due to this silent, indefinite hold. If our app was escalated to a specialized team, or if there is a system glitch, we at least deserve to be informed. Could an Apple representative here please look into this specific Submission ID? We urgently need someone to manually check why this rollback happened and help us move forward. We are 100% ready to cooperate. Thank you.

Hello, My QueenBoard app update was submitted more than four days ago and is still awaiting a review decision. There are no messages in the Resolution Center and no requests for additional information. Details: App: QueenBoard - Logic Puzzle Games Apple ID: 6774414102 Platform: iOS Version: 1.2.4 Build: 26 Submitted: July 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM Current status: In Review Submission ID: 1d5aa681-6804-4aab-9a2c-50c411d856de This is an update to an existing app that has already been approved and published. All required app information has been completed, and I have not received any notice indicating that action is required from me. Could someone confirm whether the review is proceeding normally or whether there is anything I need to provide? Thank you for your help. Best regards, Tim Nguyen

Hello, I currently have two apps submitted for App Store review, and both have remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time without moving to “In Review.” In the past, my submissions have generally moved through the review process much faster, so having two separate apps waiting at the same time for this long seems unusual. There are no messages from App Review, no requests for additional information, and as far as I can see, there are no actions required from my side in App Store Connect. Both submissions simply remain in “Waiting for Review.” I’ve also noticed several recent posts from other developers reporting similar delays, so I’m wondering whether there is currently a larger backlog affecting App Review. Has anyone else experienced unusually long review times over the past few days? Is there anything we should do when an app remains in “Waiting for Review” for an extended period, or is it better to simply leave the submissions untouched and wait for the review queue to move? I understand that review times can vary and that the App Review team handles a large number of submissions. I’m mainly concerned that the two submissions may have become stuck in the queue. Any information from Apple or experiences from other developers would be appreciated. Thank you.

I am facing a nightmare scenario with Apple and need some advice or insights from anyone who has experienced something similar. The App Review Board is going to terminate our account because a new app has been rejected multiple times in the review process and remains unresolved. （4-5 times) No specific instructions or evidence provied, only guidelines (Section 3.2(f)) which are vague. We are very shocked that they are terminating our account because of an unreleased app (not visible to any user). We publish apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Android version of this app was already released and has been running for half a year. We understand Apple has its standards, so we kept revising it in the review process. Google Play also has its own review process; a successful launch means the app couldn't have any serious problems. Our Apple developer account is 15 years old. We have always played by the rules. There are 10+ apps with many users. For the past month, all our update reviews have been paused because of this "flag for termination". If they actually terminate the account, does it mean they will permanently hold all our pending payments and delete/remove all our existing 10+ good apps? What's wrong with our existing apps that have been running for over a decade, and what about our dear users? Is this all because an unpublished app failed multiple times in the review process (but was released on Google and has been running for more than half a year)? We are very confused. What other department could we seek help from at Apple? Apple ID of the app: 6757391175 【Why mention Google's Play Store? It's not just app review rejections. (Different stores, different rules) 2. And It's not single app termination 3. It's account termination. It must mean the app violate rules seriously. But it's published on Google, so the app is a normal app. That's the reason mentioning it. 】

My APP already waiting 7 days in the state - "Waiting for Review", which is much longer than I expected. Anyone have their status share ?Seem nothing you could do rather than just wait, isn't it ?From my opinion, why don't provide a estimated waiting time for developer reference, base on the current queue status.

Hi Apple team, App: DEADGRID Version: 2.0.1 App Apple ID: 6790152649 I'm reaching out in the hope that someone from the App Review team can take a look at my submission or advise whether there's an issue with it. My app has been in "Waiting for Review" for over a week and has not yet entered the "In Review" stage. I understand review times can vary, but this is significantly longer than what I've experienced previously. I've done my best to follow all App Store Review Guidelines and have provided complete review notes. As far as I'm aware, there isn't anything unusual about this submission that would explain the delay. Unfortunately, this update contains a fix for an issue currently affecting my users. While it's waiting to be reviewed, I'm seeing a decline in daily active users and user retention because I'm unable to release the fix. If someone from Apple is able to check whether my submission is simply waiting in the normal queue or if there's another issue preventing it from being reviewed, I would be very grateful. I'd also be interested to hear from other developers: Have you experienced similar review delays recently? Is there anything that can help move a submission forward when it's been waiting for this long? Are there any common reasons for an app to remain in "Waiting for Review" for more than a week? I appreciate the work of the App Review team and understand the volume of submissions you process every day. I'm mainly hoping someone can verify that my submission hasn't become stuck or overlooked. Thank you for your time. Afonso Quinaz

Hello, My app MGY Fit (Apple ID: 6793196121, iOS, version 1.0.0, build 11) was submitted for review on July 23, 2026 and has remained in "Waiting for Review" ever since. It has never moved to "In Review". There are no messages in the Resolution Center and I have not received any request for additional information. Export compliance, content rights, and advertising identifier questions were all answered at submission, and the Review Notes include demo account credentials and steps to reach the main flows. This is the first submission for this app and for my developer account, so I understand a longer wait is expected. I wanted to check whether the submission may have been routed in a way that needs attention, or whether this is simply current queue volume. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

My app was rejected July 16 under Guideline 2.1 (Information Needed) with four questions about the Clinical Health Records API. I replied in full the same day in the Resolution Center, and followed up in that thread on July 22. It has now been 12 days with no response from App Review. I have also contacted Developer Support (case 102942988807), which replied twice but could not provide status on the submission. I have not clicked Resubmit, since Apple's message asked me to reply, and I understand resubmitting closes the correspondence thread. Is there anything further I should be doing, or is a reply alone sufficient to return the submission to the review queue? Submission ID: bc855e56-3ef8-482d-96b0-4380d3fc4a68

Hi, I currently have several iOS and macOS submissions on the same developer account that have been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for between 5 and 9 days. None has moved to “In Review,” and I haven’t received any messages or requests for action. Also one of my macOS app on the same account has been unresolved for about four weeks. I submitted it on July 10, it was rejected on July 15, I appealed to the App Review Board on July 23, and contacted Developer Support on July 31. I still haven’t received a meaningful response. I’m seeing many similar reports here. Does anyone know what might be causing these delays or what I can do to get the submissions reviewed? Thanks.

And there is no one reply my case. I don’t know what is happening here and I have to post in forum since I can’t reach out to anyone.

Hi everyone, Our app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" status for over 48 hours now. We've submitted an expedited review request multiple times, but we haven't received any response or update on the status. ID Submission: 03283827-82c0-4b0d-ae33-bf551af11389 We haven't resubmitted the build to avoid resetting the queue, and we don't see any issues on our end (agreements, contracts, and account status all appear in order). Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? Is this a known queue issue at the moment, or is there something else we should check on our side? If anyone from the App Review team sees this, any update or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello, I’m wondering if anyone has experienced something similar or can tell me if I’m handling this incorrectly. I originally submitted my app on July 21. (Apple ID: 6765766932) It remained in Waiting for Review for about 10 days, so on July 31 I contacted Developer Support. I was advised to submit an expedited review request. I submitted the expedited request on July 31, and less than two minutes later I received a rejection under Guideline 4.3(b) - Spam. I was surprised by the decision because the app contains proprietary content developed specifically for the product, along with functionality that strongly differentiate it from other apps in the category. We also already have a waitlist and customers who purchased subscriptions prior to launch. I responded through the Resolution Center that same day with additional context and immediately resubmitted the app. I received no response, so on August 4 I also submitted an appeal because I wasn’t sure whether the Resolution Center message was awaiting review. It is now August 7, and I still haven’t received an acknowledgment, response to the Resolution Center message, update on the appeal, or movement on the resubmitted version. At this point I’m unsure what the correct next step is. Is it normal for a resubmission and appeal to remain without any acknowledgment for several days? Should I be waiting for the App Review team to respond in the Resolution Center, or is there another process I should be following? I’d really appreciate any insight from Apple or from developers who have dealt with a similar situation. Thank you.

I'm distributing a Unity-built game on the Mac App Store and I've been rejected twice under Guideline 4 (Design) with the same wording: "We still noticed that the app presents a window that does not contain the necessary title bar buttons and includes an interface window but is missing the required App Menu and Dock Icon or Menu Bar Extra." I'd like to hear from anyone who has hit this with a Unity (or otherwise non-native) macOS app and got it resolved. What I'm seeing: When the game runs, the macOS menu bar is displayed, but it only shows the app name and a single "Window" menu. The standard menus Apple expects (App menu with About/Quit, Edit, Window, Help) are not there. Unity does not populate the native macOS menu bar on its own, and there's no Player Setting that generates these menus. What I've already tried: Switched the app from borderless window to a standard windowed mode, so the window has its title bar and close/minimize/zoom buttons. Confirmed the Dock icon appears with the running indicator in standard windowed mode. Verified there is no LSUIElement key forcing the app into accessory mode in Info.plist. Despite this, the rejection came back identical. My questions: For those who passed review, did you populate the full native menu bar (App / Edit / Window / Help), or did Apple accept the app another way? Is a complete standard menu bar strictly required, or does shipping the app in fullscreen — where macOS hides the menu bar by design, as with most Mac games — satisfy the reviewer on this point? For the "title bar buttons" and "Dock icon" part of the rejection specifically: what exactly does the reviewer expect to see, and does fullscreen change how they evaluate it? If you resolved this, did you mention the change in the App Review notes, and did that help? Any concrete experience — especially with games that launch fullscreen — would be very helpful. Thanks.

hi,my app is still in review process since 3 days. is it normal? i have 4 apps on app store and they took maximum 1 day to be reviewed.

Hi all, I submitted an update for my app (VowFolio, bundle ID com.helgemeisal.vowfolio) for review almost a week ago, and it's still sitting in "Waiting for Review." It hasn't even moved to "In Review" yet. This is a minor update, just bug fixes and small improvements, so I wasn't expecting anything close to this long a wait. Typical turnaround for me has been 24 to 48 hours, so this is a significant outlier. No rejection, no request for more information, no message in Resolution Center. It's just sitting there. A few questions for the community: Has anyone else noticed longer queue times recently? Is there a recommended way to check on status beyond just waiting, or to nudge the review team without risking a rejection? At what point does it make sense to reach out to Apple Developer Support directly? Any insight from others who've hit similar delays would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice on whether there is anything else I can do in this situation. Submission ID: 2270e15a-3c0a-4c56-84a1-a25abdc29622 I submitted version 2.0 of my app on July 19. Unfortunately, it remained in Waiting for Review for 10 days. Before submitting 2.0, I removed the legacy In-App Purchases from the live 1.8 version because I expected version 2.0 to be approved within the usual review timeframe. Version 2.0 introduces a new purchase model (subscriptions + lifetime), so I wanted to avoid users purchasing legacy products shortly before the migration. Unfortunately, the much longer review time meant that users of the current App Store version can no longer purchase or activate the Pro version, and I am now receiving support emails from customers asking why purchases are unavailable. I requested an expedited review, and the app entered review, but it was rejected due to two metadata issues: the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA) link was missing from the App Store description, and the submission still contained outdated 5.5-inch iPhone screenshots. The reviewer also wrote: "The issues we've identified below are eligible to be resolved on your next update. If this submission includes bug fixes and you'd like to have it approved at this time, reply to this message and let us know. You do not need to resubmit your app for us to proceed." My intention was to accept that option and release version 2.0 immediately, addressing the metadata issues in the following update. Unfortunately, before I realized this, I had already corrected the metadata and clicked Submit for Review again. That caused the Reply option to disappear, so I could no longer tell the App Review team that I wanted to proceed with the current submission. The app is now back in Waiting for Review, and I'm trying to understand whether my resubmission unintentionally reset the review process or whether the original expedited review request is still being honored. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any way to continue the original review, or am I now back at the end of the review queue? If anyone from the App Review team happens to see this, I would greatly appreciate any guidance. Releasing version 2.0 would immediately resolve the issue my customers are currently experiencing with purchasing and activating the Pro version. Thank you very much!

Dear App Review Team, I'm following up on our submission with App ID: 6786827398, submitted on July 15, 2026. The submission was first reviewed on July 27, after an exceptionally long 12 days of silence. During that time, we have received no status update, no rejection, no metadata feedback, and no communication of any kind. Then the app was automatically rejected. We asked for clarity on the rejection and received no response. In the absence of any communication, we made several updates and submitted another version on July 31st. It is now August 7. The app is once again waiting for review with no communication from App Review whatsoever. We have also reached out via Apple Developer Support regarding this issue several times and have not received a response from that channel either. These delays are significantly outside the typical review window Apple publishes. Apple specifically says "90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours". We need clarity on the following: The current status of the submission and the reason it is not being reviewed by the App Review team. A concrete timeline for when the review will begin or conclude. Confirmation of whether any internal flag, hold, or routing issue is affecting this build. The submission is complete and ready for review on our end. We respectfully ask for a prompt response and resolution. Thank you.