My subscriptions have a status of "developer action needed", but when I attempt to save an edit I receive an error "There was an error with editing your App Store localization. Try again later." Refreshing the page doesn't change anything. I have 2 localizations, one of them has a status of "waiting for review". I am unable to attach the subscription group to my binary as the ready to submit status required for the In-App Purchases and Subscription section to become active is not achievable. I have emailed and received no response. My app has been approved and is live on the app store with subscriptions that do not function. I understand I made an error, this is my first time releasing on the app store.

Hey everyone 👋 I have 14 years of experience in iOS development, starting in my mid-teens and later working as a senior and lead developer with Fortune 50 companies. Around 1.5 years ago I began my indie journey as a side hustle, and for the past 3 months I have been building apps full time with a growing portfolio and increasing revenue 📈 I currently handle everything myself including development, ASO, and design, with marketing planned for later 🚀 I just shipped a major release last week and taking a relaxed week now, so feel free to ask anything about iOS development, indie life, ASO, monetization, or related topics 💬

Apple’s review process this time has been incredibly frustrating. My app waited almost a month before it was finally reviewed, and then it was rejected under: Guideline 2.3.1(a) - Hidden Features Apple claimed that the app contains hidden features. Guideline 4.2 - Minimum Functionality Apple claimed that the app provides limited functionality and feels too similar to a web browsing experience. But that does not match my app at all. It is a native social alarm clock app with features including: Alarm scheduling with AlarmKit Real-time voice rooms Live Activities Widgets Siri Shortcuts / App Intents QR code invitation scanning Apple Music custom ringtones Push notifications This is clearly not just a wrapped website. The only WebView usage is for standard settings pages such as Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and FAQ. What makes it even more frustrating is that now, whether I wait for Apple’s reply or resubmit the app, I have no idea how long it will take. In the past, Apple Developer Support at least offered phone support for real-time help. Recently, I’ve only been seeing email as the contact option, and after waiting a long time, the reply often feels like a generic AI-written template that does not actually help. It really makes Apple feel increasingly dismissive of developers. Even an app with in-app purchases, which also makes money for Apple, can get stuck in review for this long. Meanwhile, my coworker submitted an app without in-app purchases later than I did, and it was approved within a week. It is hard not to feel frustrated by how inconsistent and opaque the review process has become.

Dear Sirs My app with ID 6758008521 is waiting for review since February, I'm concerned about the delay. Could you please provide an update on the review process.

My app has been stuck in the "In Review" state for over 20 days now (submitted in mid-February). It is now March, and I have had zero movement. What I’ve checked: Resolution Center: Empty. No pending questions or requests. Account Status: Active and in good standing. This delay is severely impacting our launch timeline. Is anyone else experiencing a similar "Black Hole" right now, or is it just me? If you managed to get yours unstuck, what did you do? Any advice from Apple staff or fellow devs would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, My app wich shipping ID is e18f049f-bff9-4993-97b4-742c6ba63d0e is waiting for review since last month. if there is any place that I can submit a ticket or ask more properly please let me know. best, David Silva

I am writing regarding a significant delay in the review process for my apps: Day Check: Day Counter, FastTask, Cookie Fortune, and LexiCrash. My submission for Day Check (v1.0) has been 'Pending Review' since February 9th. I provided the requested information in the Resolution Center over a month ago, but I have received no follow-up, and the red alert remains active. This is now causing a bottleneck for my entire developer account. Could you please verify if my response was received or if further action is required on my part to move these apps forward? References: Day Check: 6758218778 LexiCrash: 6758558703 FastTask: 6759599830 Cookie Fortune: 6758163442 Most concerningly, even simple updates for my existing apps, such as Cookie Fortune, have been completely ignored and have not been reviewed or accepted for over a month

Hi everyone, We recently submitted our first B2B iOS app and had a quick question about expected review timing. The application is intended for registered wholesale clients of a food distribution company and the launch is coordinated with the rollout of our ordering platform for customers. Since the launch communication with clients is already scheduled, we wanted to confirm whether there is anything missing in the submission that could delay the review. If anyone from the App Review team can take a quick look or confirm the submission is complete, we would greatly appreciate it. App ID: 6759172913 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.

Hello App Review team and iOS developer community, I submitted an updated version of my app on App Store Connect on February 5, 2026, and it entered the review process on February 7, 2026. However, I do not understand why, as of today (March 8, 2026), its status is still "In Review." I have already contacted Developer Support on February 27, 2026 but have only received the following automated reply: “Thanks for submitting your support request. We’ve received your support request and will get back to you as soon as possible.” More than a month has passed, and I still haven’t received any official follow-up or updates from Apple regarding this issue My case ID : 102831527320 Apple ID : 1628986976 I would greatly appreciate your help in reviewing and approving this update as soon as possible, as the delay is affecting many users. Thank you for your support.

We've been waiting since the 5th of February with zero movement, and nothing to suggest anything is likely to change. Phone support, who I've reached out to twice, has no oversight or influence, and I waited over 2 weeks for an 'automated' reply to my support request email. I'm not sure what to do... Every day that passes is momentum/money/time/enthusiasm lost. It's affecting our launch momentum and cross-platform availability for users who are expecting the iOS version to be live alongside Android, which is extremely stressful and upsetting! We would be extremely grateful if the review could be expedited so we can support our users on both platforms. If someone could tell me what, if anything, I can do to speed this up - I'd be most grateful.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some insight or advice on a persistent review delay. My app, has been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status since Feb 9th. I thought it got glitched or whatsoever so I rejected and resubmitted a week ago March 2nd. and yet its still in waiting for review status. I applied for expedite review with case ID: 102825200414 I have already: Verified that all metadata is complete. Ensured there are no "Action Required" flags or "Metadata Rejected" notices. Checked that the "Availability" date is set to "As soon as it is approved." Confirmed the build runs perfectly in TestFlight.

Hello, I’m posting here to ask for guidance and to see if anyone has experienced a similar situation. More than 30 days ago, I submitted an appeal to the App Review Board after receiving a Pending Termination Notice for my Apple Developer Program account. However, I have not received any response or update since submitting the appeal. In the notice, Apple mentioned that my account was associated with “dishonest or fraudulent activity” related to app submissions. I want to clarify that I did not intentionally attempt to bypass the App Review process. The only change I made around that time was editing some app metadata (subtitle keywords) while trying to optimize my Apple Search Ads campaign. Looking back, I now understand that some of those keywords may have been interpreted as referencing content that Apple considers inappropriate for the App Store. After realizing this might have caused an issue, I immediately: Canceled the latest app submission that contained those metadata changes Explained the situation clearly in my appeal to the App Review Board Confirmed that I would avoid using similar metadata in the future Despite providing this explanation in my appeal, I have not received any reply or update for over a month, so I’m unsure about the current status of the appeal. If anyone here has gone through a similar process, could you share: How long it took to receive a response from the App Review Board? Whether it’s normal for appeals to take this long? Also, if any Apple staff happens to see this post, I would sincerely appreciate any guidance on whether my appeal is still under review or if there is anything further I should provide. Thank you very much for your time and help.

Hi, I have paid my Apple developer fees and what I understand is I will have my apps reviewed and feedback given in a reasonable amount of time. However, its been more than 2 weeks, 2 expedited review requests and 2 support requests that have been ignored. Is this a common experience. They said most apps get reviewed with 2-3 days. If they don't provide any feedback, how do we proceed? I have marketing pipeline ready to launch and I can't plan the timeline with this behaviour.

Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the community and hopefully Apple representatives because I am currently facing a significant delay that has completely halted my first app launch. Here is the timeline of my submission process: February 1st: Initial submission of my first app. February 3rd: Received a rejection with minor requests for improvement. February 8th: I completed all requested changes and resubmitted the app. Status since then: The app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for exactly one month. Actions Taken: I submitted an Expedited Review request. I contacted Apple Developer Support twice via written tickets. I had a phone call with the Apple Developer Support team. During the phone call, I was advised not to withdraw and resubmit the app, as this would move me to the end of the queue. They mentioned they would escalate the issue to the review team. However, despite these efforts and the escalation, there has been absolutely no progress or change in status. This delay has put me a full month behind my launch schedule. I have spoken with several other iOS developers who mentioned their apps are typically reviewed within 1–5 days. This discrepancy is very discouraging. I am not looking for a shortcut; I simply want my app to be reviewed. My app is straightforward and does not contain any complex or controversial features that should justify such a long wait. This situation is unfortunately killing my motivation and excitement for development. Specific Questions: Is there anyone else experiencing a similar "limbo" for this long? Can any Apple representative provide clarity on how long this queue actually is or why a simple update is stuck for 30 days? Is there any other way to get a status update beyond the standard "just wait" response? Case ID: 102829479153 I would deeply appreciate any insights from the community or assistance from the Apple team. Thank you for your time.

One app submitted Feb 21st. The app is currently showing "Waiting for Review". It hasn’t been rejected and there hasn’t been any action taken yet. This is my first submission with this developer account, so I just want to confirm everything was submitted correctly and that I’m simply waiting on Apple’s review process. For anyone from Apple who might be able to look into it, the app details are: App name: Coop Keeper: Chore Cards SKU: com.lukaambros.coopkeeperchorecards Apple ID: 6759481708

Curious what backend others are choosing these days. I am building a vocabulary app and exploring which backend would be a good fit. Considering options like CloudKit, Firebase, Supabase, AWS Amplify, custom servers, or a combination. What are you using and what made you choose it?

Hello Apple Developer Community, I’m seeking advice regarding a prolonged App Store review that is currently impacting our business. Our app was submitted more than two months ago, and the review process has not progressed since then. During this time, we sent two support emails to Apple Developer Support requesting assistance. We did receive one response stating that the app was “in review”, but unfortunately the message did not provide any useful details, timeline, or further guidance, and there has been no additional update since then. This delay is now blocking our business launch, as the mobile application is a critical component of our product release. Without App Store approval, we cannot proceed with launching our service to customers. Summary of the situation: Submission date: More than 2 months ago Current status: Pending Support requests sent: 2 emails to Apple Developer Support Responses received: 1 reply saying the app was “in review,” but no meaningful information Impact: Blocking our planned business launch We understand that review times can vary, but waiting this long without meaningful feedback or communication has become very challenging for our team. If anyone has experienced a similar situation or knows: How to escalate a long-pending review Alternative ways to contact the App Review team Whether there are currently unusual delays in the review process Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.

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?

I managed to publish the first version of my app at the beginning of February. I was lucky, I guess. On 11th of February, I added a new version which contains in app purchases. The app went "in review" a few hours later and since then ... nothing. After a week or so I sent a first email support. They claim responding in 2 working days: no response. Then I sent another one. 2 days later another one. Tried expedite review several times: nothing. Last week I finally got an answer to my first email: they apologize, blah blah. But still nothing. This is very very annoying. I longtime hesitated to purchase the Apple developer program and finally did it. Now I regret doing so. They seem they don't care about. We buy expensive Apple gear. We develop applications we cannot even install on our devices without Apple developer subscription! And they treat us like this. What is going on, Apple? Are you still there?