Hello, I would like to check the status of my app, as it has been stuck in "waiting for review" for almost a month (ID: 6746933136). Thank you

It has been 6 days since we submitted our app for review, and the status is still showing “Waiting for Review,” even though the guidelines mention reviews are usually completed within 48 hours. We also contacted support but have not received any response yet. Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello Apple Developer Support, My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since February 7, and I have submitted multiple inquiries without receiving any response. This delay has now become extremely concerning. Missing a planned launch due to an indefinite review timeline is very difficult for independent developers. If there is an issue with the submission, I would appreciate clear communication. If there are review delays, transparency would help us plan accordingly. I respect the review process, but the lack of updates after this amount of time is frustrating. I would sincerely appreciate clarification on the status. I kindly ask for a specific and personalized response regarding my case, as my previous inquiries received only general or automated replies without addressing the actual issue. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm experiencing an unusually long wait time for my TestFlight external build review and wanted to see if others are facing similar issues in 2026. Current Status: Platform: iOS App Version: 1.2.90 (Build 24) Build Type: TestFlight External Testing Current Status: In Review - not "Waiting for Review" Time in Current Status: Over 2 weeks Submission Timeline: Current Submission: Wednesday at 9:49 AM (iOS 1.2.90 Build 24) Previous Submission: March 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM (iOS 1.2.90 Build 11) - Status: Completed (Rejected) Full History: March 9, 2026 2:20 PM - Initial submission (Build 11) March 15, 2026 5:25 AM - Rejection from Apple March 24 - April 15, 2026 - Multiple back-and-forth communications (5 messages total) April 15, 2026 2:22 PM - Last response from Apple Recent (Wednesday 9:49 AM) - Resubmitted new build (Build 24) Current - Still "In Review" after 2+ weeks What I've Tried: ✅ Addressed all rejection issues from the previous review ✅ Submitted a new build with higher build number (11 → 24) ✅ Submitted expedited review request through App Store Connect ✅ Contacted Apple Developer Support via email ✅ Requested phone callback for escalation What Concerns Me: The build has been stuck in "In Review" status for over 2 weeks This is AFTER already going through a full review cycle (rejection + resubmission) Normal review times are supposed to be 24-48 hours, even with the 2026 backlog The previous review cycle took over 1 month (March 9 → April 15) This is completely blocking our beta testing program Questions for the Community: Is anyone else experiencing 2+ week "In Review" times for TestFlight external builds in 2026? Does a previous rejection cause indefinite review delays on resubmission? Has anyone successfully resolved this by canceling and submitting a brand new build? Are there effective escalation paths beyond standard support channels? Could this indicate an account-level review issue? What I Understand: Review times have increased in 2026 due to higher submission volumes Previous rejections can lead to more thorough reviews However, 2+ weeks "In Review" (not even "Waiting") seems abnormal This delay is severely impacting our development timeline and beta testing plans. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help.

The first review was on May 5th and got rejection with 2.1 (b) and 3.1.2(c). I took my time to localize screenshots, app metadata, and the subscription pricing and re-submitted for review (also replied to the early rejection) on May 10th. It's been more than 48 hours, but the status is still 'waiting for review'. I wonder if it's normal or if I should reply to the rejection again? Thanks!

My app has been pending review in App Store Connect since April 13, 2026. I have already contacted Apple Support ticket 102873493392, but I’m still stuck in the same situation with no clear explanation or timeline. This delay is becoming really frustrating, especially after following the required process and receiving no meaningful update. I would appreciate it if the App Review team could look into this case and let me know what is blocking the review.

Dear App Review Team, I'm following up on our submission with App ID: 6762607820, submitted on April 30, 2026. The build has now been sitting in 'Waiting for Review' for 12 days. During that time, we have received no status update, no rejection, no metadata feedback, and no communication of any kind. We have also reached out via Apple Developer Support regarding this issue and have not received a response from that channel either. A 12-day silence is significantly outside the typical review window Apple publishes. We need clarity on the following: The current status of the submission and the reason it has not entered active review after 12 days 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.

Hello, I would like to ask for guidance regarding the termination of my Apple Developer Program account. The account had been active for over 15 years and was my primary source of income. In November 2025, I received a notice stating: You provided fraudulent and/or false account information, documentation, or otherwise falsely represented yourself or your submitted app to Apple either during the account enrollment process or after the account was created. I take this matter very seriously. I have always used my real identity and valid documentation, and I have never intended to misrepresent myself or my apps in any way. I am fully willing to provide any documents again to reconfirm my identity if required. Over the past several months, I submitted multiple appeals in an effort to better understand the reason for this determination. However, I have only received general responses without specific details or actionable guidance. Six months later, I received a final Notice of Termination. I fully respect Apple’s policies and the need to maintain trust and integrity within the platform. At the same time, it’s been hard to understand what exactly caused this issue or what could have been fixed earlier. If anyone from the App Review Team or other Apple representatives can provide general guidance on (I am posting from the same account/email that was originally used to enroll in the Apple Developer Program.): what types of situations may lead to this kind of determination, or whether there are any possible steps to clarify or resolve identity-related concerns I would be very grateful.

Hi Team, We are facing an issue with our app review process for Chinmaya Clix. Our previous build was submitted on April 30, 2026, and it remained in the “Waiting for Review” state until May 7, 2026 without any update or response from Apple. During this period, we also submitted an expedited review request and contacted Apple Support multiple times, but did not receive any response. After waiting for several days, we rejected the previous build and submitted a new build on May 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM (IST). We again submitted an expedited review request for the latest build, but the app is still stuck in the “Waiting for Review” state. Details for reference: App Name: Chinmaya Clix Support Case ID: 102886900142 Previous Submission ID: eff3c432-bc87-4ec8-9fac-3b23b795cb7d Current Submission ID: a1fc7506-b47c-4da6-9248-207c9b318f70 Current Submission Date: May 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM (IST) Our app release is time-sensitive and planned for this week, so we would really appreciate any guidance regarding: Possible reason for the delay Expected review timeline Any further communication or escalation process we should follow If anyone from Apple or the developer community has experienced something similar, please let us know. Thank you.

Hello App Review Team, We respectfully ask for your assistance regarding our app review status. Our submission was re-submitted on April 29, 2026, and it has now been waiting for review for more than 12 days without any update or response. In addition, we have already been working through the review process for this app on this developer account for almost 4 months. We carefully addressed all previous review feedback and submitted the required fixes, but the review process continues to experience very long delays. This situation is now seriously impacting our planned product launch, business operations, and partner commitments. We sincerely ask if the App Review Team could please help: Review the current submission status Escalate the case internally if possible Help move the review process forward Reference Information: Case Number: 102877213113 Submission ID: 68850cef-1651-40c8-b717-7916b679a467 We would greatly appreciate any assistance or update regarding this matter. Thank you very much.

I’m looking for guidance regarding App Review classifying my app as gambling / real-money gaming under Guideline 5.3.4. My app is a free football prediction competition app where users predict match scores and compete in rankings based on prediction accuracy. Top-ranked users may occasionally receive promotional physical prizes such as headphones, consoles, or other products. Important details: participation is completely free there are no entry fees users cannot deposit money users cannot withdraw money there is no wagering or betting system there are no sportsbooks, odds, or casino mechanics users never risk money to participate prizes are funded directly by the platform as promotional rewards Apple rejected the app under: Guideline 2.3.6 – Accurate Metadata Guideline 5.3.4 – Gaming, Gambling, and Lotteries App Review is stating that the app includes “real money gambling, real money betting, or real money skill-based gaming” and is requesting gambling licenses and geo-restrictions. My understanding was that gambling generally requires users to risk something of value (money/payment/consideration) for a chance to win prizes, which does not happen in this app. I would appreciate guidance from developers who have experience with: Free prediction or fantasy-style apps with promotional prizes Skill-based competitions reviewed by Apple Sweepstakes/contest compliance on the App Store UI/wording that may accidentally trigger gambling classification Whether App Review typically requires legal contest rules instead of gambling licenses in cases like this If anyone has successfully published a similar app, I’d really appreciate hearing what changes or clarifications helped during review. I want to launch initially in Brazil Thank you.

Hello, I am posting regarding my app, Apple ID 6755677576. My app was rejected on April 2, and I resubmitted it. After several weeks without any progress, I had to cancel the submission because the delay had become highly abnormal. I resubmitted the app again on April 23, and it is still stuck in “Waiting for Review.” This situation is critical because the live version of the app has contained a severe blocking bug since January 23. Due to these unusually long App Review delays, I have been unable to release the fix, and users continue to leave negative reviews because the app remains broken. In addition, for months, TestFlight builds have also remained pending review for unusually long periods. This means I no longer have any practical way to provide affected users with a corrected version while waiting for App Review, even though they are actively complaining about the blocking bug in the live version. I would like to know whether other developers are currently experiencing similarly unusual delays for both App Store review and TestFlight review. Thank you.

Dear App Review Team, I am writing to escalate an ongoing and critical issue regarding our app review. App ID: 6705133649 Status: Waiting for Review since April 30, 2026 — now over 10 days with no progress. Timeline of events: • April 30 – Submitted for review • ~May 4 – Posted on Apple Developer Forums requesting an update • May 5 – Apple responded: "We're investigating and will contact you in App Store Connect" • May 9 – Followed up again after no contact was made • Today – Still no review, no contact, no explanation We have received no communication via App Store Connect as promised. This is part of a larger pattern we have experienced: • Our reviews previously completed within 48 hours consistently • Our last review cycle took approximately 1.5 months • This current review is now past 10 days with no movement We are formally requesting: Immediate escalation to a senior App Review team member A clear explanation of why this review has stalled Confirmation of whether any action is required from our side A committed timeline for resolution This delay is directly impacting our users and business. We are fully available to provide any additional information, demo credentials, or clarification needed — and will respond immediately to any request. We respectfully ask that this be treated as urgent and resolved within 48 hours. Thank you.

I have an app that was rejected but then later accepted. The app has since been updated to 1.0.2, but I still have a red stop sign icon on this app in App Store Connect. I have messaged asking how to remove the flag since the app has been accepted, but no reply yet. Can I clear this Unresolved issues flag?

Hello, I am developing an macOS app and planning to implement a cross-platform save feature. I have two questions regarding the App Store Review Guidelines and Game Center integration. 1. Requiring Game Center exclusively for an optional "Cross-Save" feature (Guideline 5.1.1 & HIG) in macOS To comply with Guideline 5.1.1(v), we do not force users to sign in to Game Center upon app launch. Users can fully access the core features, play locally, and even use standard iCloud sync without any Game Center authentication. However, to use the specific, optional "Cross-Save" feature (which syncs data across different platforms via our proprietary backend), we intend to require Game Center login. Question: Is it acceptable to prompt for and require Game Center authentication only when the user explicitly tries to enable this specific cross-save feature? 2. Associating Game Center IDs with a proprietary backend account (Guidelines 4.5.3 & 4.5.5) To facilitate cross-progression, our backend server plans to authenticate the user using Game Center's identity verification signature via fetchItems(forIdentityVerificationSignature:). Once authenticated, we want to link the user's Game Center ID (specifically, teamPlayerID or gamePlayerID) to our proprietary service account in our own database. Question: Guidelines 4.5.3 and 4.5.5 state that we should not share Player IDs with "any third party." Does storing and linking the Game Center ID to our own backend server account (strictly to manage our game's cross-saves) fall under this "third party" restriction, or is our proprietary backend considered a permitted, first-party use? I want to ensure our implementation fully complies with Apple's privacy and user experience standards. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello everyone, My app is has been "In Review" since Thursday evening, and held in that status since. In my experience, when an app moves to "In Review" it takes at most an hour to review app functionality and move to ready for release. We have timelines to meet. Neither an expedited review nor reaching out to support helps the situation.

Hi all, I’m looking for some guidance regarding my app review status. About a week ago, I submitted my app for review on the App Store. The review team responded asking for some declarations and a few changes in the app. I addressed all the requested changes and resubmitted the app promptly. However, it has now been more than a week since the resubmission, and I haven’t received any further updates or feedback from the review team. The status still appears unchanged, and there has been no communication. I understand that review times can vary, but I wanted to check: Is this delay normal after a resubmission? Is there anything I should do from my side (e.g., follow-up, resubmit again, contact support)? Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? my app name is Darenite Any insights or suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

My app is stuck in the "in review" stage for over 3days. . Did my review get stuck or lost or something? Is there anyway to get any clarity on this?

Dear App Review Team, Our app – Apple ID 6757288398 has been stuck in the “In Review” status for over 3 daysNormally, reviews ends typically in 48 hours(i requested expedite review) it seems unusually delayed. 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.

We submitted an app update to App Store Connect and it finished processing. We have since discovered and fixed an additional bug, and will need to resubmit the binary. The processed version wasn't sent it for review (only processed), so need to know if we can still keep both the same version and build number?