An ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest rejection email looks as follows: ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest- Your app includes "<path/to/SDK>", which includes , an SDK that was identified in the documentation as a privacy-impacting third-party SDK. Starting February 12, 2025, if a new app includes a privacy-impacting SDK, or an app update adds a new privacy-impacting SDK, the SDK must include a privacy manifest file. Please contact the provider of the SDK that includes this file to get an updated SDK version with a privacy manifest. For more details about this policy, including a list of SDKs that are required to include signatures and manifests, visit: https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements. Glossary ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest: An email that includes the name and path of privacy-impacting SDK(s) with no privacy manifest files in your app bundle. For more information, see https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements. : The specified privacy-impacting SDK that doesn't include a privacy manifest file. If you are the developer of the rejected app, gather the name of the SDK from the email you received from Apple, then contact the SDK's provider for an updated version that includes a valid privacy manifest. After receiving an updated version of the SDK, verify the SDK includes a valid privacy manifest file at the expected location. For more information, see Adding a privacy manifest to your app or third-party SDK. If your app includes a privacy manifest file, make sure the file only describes the privacy practices of your app. Do not add the privacy practices of the SDK to your app's privacy manifest. If the email lists multiple SDKs, repeat the above process for all of them. If you are the developer of an SDK listed in the email, publish an updated version of your SDK that includes a privacy manifest file with valid keys and values. Every privacy-impacting SDK must contain a privacy manifest file that only describes its privacy practices. To learn how to add a valid privacy manifest to your SDK, see the Additional resources section below. Additional resources Privacy manifest files Describing data use in privacy manifests Describing use of required reason API Adding a privacy manifest to your app or third-party SDK TN3182: Adding privacy tracking keys to your privacy manifest TN3183: Adding required reason API entries to your privacy manifest TN3184: Adding data collection details to your privacy manifest TN3181: Debugging an invalid privacy manifest

I registered in this summer, uploaded 2 apps. But recently I decided to add iAP to my apps, everything is ready, in Xcode sandbox everything works fine, but when I uploaded new version to TestFlight to test, when I tap on the subscription it says something like "Product not found". (I have added subscriptions to the app, and added them to the version before submitting, also, this version is in status "awaiting developer release" so I can tap a button and this new version with iAPs will be on App Store. But im unsure what to do, because exactly this verified by Apple's version is not working in TestFlight.) In Business section of my Apple Developer Account in Agreements I only have agreement of free apps, but not about the paid apps. 
When I registered I used my (R)(us)sian passport, I think this is the reason that I simply don't even have the agreement of paid apps to accept it. 
I have multiple passports, and multiple EU debit cards. I emailed apple to change the location of my account (to another EU country), but they ghosted me. They sent me emails to upload documents about 4 or 5 times, every time I uploaded my another passport, got an auto email "thank you, we will write you in 2-3 days", but either they did not write me, or they said that the document is not in English (it isn't). 
What do I do? Also, to my situation, someone of my family has a company in (R)(us)sia, and I have in EU (Estonia). Maybe if nothing will work out with "Individual account", I should change to my company? And what is better EU or (R)(us)sian? 
Im new to this community, hope to hear an answer, or just an advice. Thank you!

Hi, We are trying to change primary language of our app. In previous release we added the new language to the store listing and it was approved. Now we have new app version opened in the status Prepare for submission and we are trying to change the language in App information section. Eventhough we have uploaded all the screenshots, we keep getting the same error: Primary Locale couldn’t be saved because you must first provide all the required screenshots for each version in this language. Did anybody else have the same issue and has solution? Thanks!

Hi! We are seeing increased number of 404s when trying to download sales report from reportingitc-reporter.apple.com/reportservice/sales/v1 We are using API version 2.2 Is anyone else facing these issues?

I'm running in a very very very weird error. I have a large asset catalog, consisting of about 2700 assets for 1.19GB of size. I can successfully build and run my project with both release and debug scheme, when a real device or simulator is selected. However, whenever I select Any iOS device (arm64), about 80ish seconds in the build process, the building fails with the following output: CoreUI: Error: unable to add asset to store *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'IBPlatformToolFailureException', reason: 'The tool closed the connection (AssetCatalogSimulatorAgent) What I tried and failed: Cleaning DerivedData and restarting PC Building the same project on three different devices, each with a different version of XCode. All failed. running sudo killall -9 com.apple.CoreSimulator.CoreSimulatorService Scanning for duplicate image files, found none. Scanning for duplicate .imageset folders in different folders, found none. Scanning for images that declared a different format than theirs, eg .webp renamed as .png, and found none. Creating an empty Hello World project, and just adding my asset catalog. Build fails for Any iOS device, succeeds for simulator or physical device. Uninstalling and reinstalling XCode command line tools. Manually compiling via actools. Changed "Embed Assets Pack in Product Bundle" from No to Yes. I don't have any .svg file in my assets. What I tried and failed but gives more insight: Now the only thing that I was able to come up with was deleting folders to narrow down where the problem was. So I found that there is a 700MB folder called T, containing T1, T2, ..., T6. Eventually managed to narrow down even more to T3, T4, T6. I created a distinct .xcassets catalog for each subfolder and tried to compile individually with actools, along with assets.xcassets (the main one). Here's the thing: T3.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles T4.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles T6.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles T3.xcassets + T4.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles. T3.xcassets + T6.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles. T4.xcassets + T6.xcassets + assets.xcassets compiles. T3.xcassets + T4.xcassets + T6.xcassets + assets.xcassets crashes with CoreUI: Error: unable to add asset to store. I've been stuck for days now and can't deploy my finished app I worked on for the last three years because of this.

When I try to publish a new version of our app I am met by a popup "Agreement Update" "The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been updated and needs to be reviewed. In order to update your existing apps and submit new apps, the Account Holder must review and accept the updated agreement by signing in to their account on the Apple Developer website." I am not the account holder. But im confident he agreed to this around the 14-18 of October. He is not prompted with anything when logging in and going to agreements. Any suggestions?

Title: Mistaken 4.3(a) “Spam/Copycat” Flag → 3.2(f) Termination — Seeking Guidance on Reinstatement Hi everyone, I’m an independent developer and I believe my account was escalated to termination because of a misunderstanding around Guideline 4.3(a) – Design – Spam and 4.1 – Design – Copycats. I want to explain the full timeline so I can get advice on how to present this correctly in the “Re-instate a terminated membership” request. 1. What I submitted I submitted an app called “Anime Jigsaw: Waifu Puzzles.” The idea was simple: it’s a jigsaw puzzle app, but I wanted to make it more relaxing by combining anime/waifu themed puzzle images with built-in lo‑fi music. So the concept I was aiming for was: puzzle + themed art + calming music, not just another generic jigsaw clone. 2. First rejection Apple rejected it under 4.3(a) – Design – Spam and also mentioned 4.1 – Copycats. The exact wording in App Store Connect said my app’s binary, metadata and/or concept was similar to apps that were previously submitted by a terminated Apple Developer Program account. They also reminded me that resubmitting similar or repackaged apps makes it harder for users to discover new apps. At this point I was confused, because I do not own or control any terminated developer account. I wrote the code myself. So my first answer inside App Store Connect tried to clarify the unique part: anime‑style jigsaw + lo‑fi music to create a “relaxing puzzle session.” 3. Where the problem started When I replied, I accidentally selected the same build (1.0.2) again. I thought I was only replying to the reviewer in the same thread. But from Apple’s side it now looked like: the app was warned for spam/repackaged → developer sends the same binary and concept again → violation not fixed. Because of that, the system can easily read this as “attempt to bypass or evade review.” 4. Second message from Apple Apple repeated 4.3(a) with exactly the same explanation: they still saw a similar binary/metadata/concept to a previously terminated account. So even though my text explanation was different, my actual uploaded build was not different. This is on me — I understand now that for 4.3/4.1 cases, textual explanation is not enough. You must show the difference in the binary, assets, screenshots, name and description. 5. Escalation to 3.2(f) After these repeated submissions, I received the more serious mail: my developer membership (or an account associated with me) had been used for dishonest or fraudulent activity under Section 3.2(f). The reason they gave was basically: “after multiple resubmissions, the guideline violations remain unresolved.” From their point of view this is a pattern similar to re‑packaging or circulating a template that had already been rejected. 6. Why I believe this was not dishonest I am a single indie dev. There is no group of accounts behind me. I did not try to resubmit for a banned seller. My mistake was operational: I replied with the same build, so it kept triggering the spam signal. I really thought clarifying “this is a puzzle app + lo‑fi music” would be enough, but that doesn’t prove originality in their system. 7. What I plan to tell Apple in the reinstatement form I acknowledge that re‑submitting the same build in the same thread made it look like spam. I will upload a completely new binary (or even a new bundle ID) so the reviewer can actually see a changed app. I will replace or document all puzzle assets to show they are original / licensed / generated and not taken from a terminated account. I will rewrite the App Store metadata so it doesn’t look like another anime puzzle clone and so it highlights the “relaxing session” feature. I will not re‑submit small incremental changes to a previously rejected build. I will only submit again when the violation is actually fixed. 8. What I’m asking the community Has anyone been flagged as “similar to a terminated account” even though they had only one account? Is choosing the same build during the reply flow enough to make it look like 4.3(a) spam? What level of asset/source proof did you send to convince App Review that the app is fully your own work? I respect Apple’s need to keep the App Store clean, but in this case I believe the escalation happened because my resubmission did not show the changes they were asking for, not because I was trying to cheat the system. Any guidance or examples from people who successfully explained this would be really helpful. Thanks.

I'm experiencing a confusing situation and need guidance. SITUATION: Oct 12-15: Rejected 3 times with identical automated message (4.3a) Oct 15: Submitted appeal (saw "Successfully submitted") NO confirmation email, NO case number in "My Requests" Oct 23: Status inquiry → no response HOWEVER: Oct 18 & 22: US-based IP addresses systematically tested my app (confirmed in GA4) Clear reviewer activity pattern in analytics QUESTION: How can my app be under review if the appeal isn't in the system? Possible explanations: Appeal WAS received but UI bug prevents me from seeing it? Automatic re-review process separate from appeals? Submission failed but triggered something else? What should I do: Should I resubmit the appeal? If the appeal was properly received and is under review, should I wait? Is this a known system issue and normal behavior? Any insights appreciated. I don't want to disrupt an active review by resubmitting, but I have no record of my submission at all. My App id is 6753706909 Thanks for any advice.

I just spent way too many hours trying to figure out why my in-app subscription was stuck in “Missing Metadata” in App Store Connect, even though I had filled out everything. If you're here because you're in the same boat, this is the solution Apple doesn't make obvious. The Problem I created an auto-renewable subscription (Kanabloom Premium) and filled in all required fields. The subscription was still marked "Missing Metadata", preventing me from submitting it. The “In-App Purchases” section wasn’t showing up in my App Store version submission, which meant I couldn't even attach the subscription to my app version. I triple-checked the metadata, pricing, tax settings, review screenshot, and even resaved everything, but nothing worked. What I Tried (Before Finding the Fix) Checked that pricing was set up correctly for all countries. Uploaded the required review screenshot for the subscription. Made sure the subscription group existed and was linked properly. Refreshed, logged out/in, and tried different browsers. Read every Stack Overflow, Reddit, and Apple Developer Forum post I could find. Even tried creating a dummy subscription to see if that would reset the system. The Solution: Localizing the Subscription Group Here’s the stupidly hidden requirement that finally fixed it: ✅ Your subscription group itself (not just the subscription) needs a localized display name. App Store Connect requires each subscription group to have at least one localized display name for it to be valid. If this is missing, all subscriptions inside that group will stay stuck in “Missing Metadata” no matter how complete they are. How to Fix It: Go to App Store Connect > Subscriptions > Subscription Group Click on your subscription group (not the individual subscription). Check if there's a localization added under "Group Reference Name." If missing, add a localization (e.g., English) and save. Refresh the page and boom – the subscription will finally be "Ready to Submit." Conclusion Apple really needs to make this requirement clearer. Now that I’ve finally figured it out, hopefully, this post helps someone else avoid losing hours of their life to the same issue. If you're still stuck, double-check that: You’ve set pricing and enabled "Cleared for Sale." You’ve uploaded a review screenshot for the subscription. You’ve signed all App Store agreements and banking/tax documents. Your app's In-App Purchase capability is enabled in Xcode. Let me know if this helped you! I wish I had found a post like this sooner. 😂 This should make for a useful and searchable post in case other devs run into the same headache. Let me know if you want any tweaks before posting! 🚀

My iPhone VoIP app, which I'm developing, uses Apple Push Notification service (APNs). I have a question regarding the following statement found in "[Overview of app transfer > Apps using push notifications]" Overview of app transfer You must manually reestablish push notification services if transferring an app that uses the Apple Push Notifications service (APNs). The recipient must create a new client SSL certificate using their developer account, as associated client SSL certificates, TLS certificates, and authentication tokens aren’t transferred. Question Let's say the recipient of the app transfer creates a "new SSL certificates, TLS certificates, and authentication tokens." Afterward, we need to verify that the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) works correctly when combining the transferred app with this "new SSL certificates, TLS certificates, and authentication tokens." However, until the recipient finishes verifying that it works correctly, the transferor want to keep the app available for download as before and be able to use the Apple Push Notification service. Is this possible? More specifically, can the recipient test the app to be transferred on TestFlight "before the transfer is completed"? I want to combine it with the "new SSL certificates, TLS certificates, and authentication tokens." and test it on TestFlight. Reading "[Initiate an app transfer]," it mentions the existence of a "Pending App Transfer" status. During this "Pending App Transfer" status, can the recipient test the app on TestFlight? Initiate an app transfer After you initiate the transfer, the app stays in its previous status, with the Pending App Transfer status added, until the recipient accepts it or the transfer expires after 60 days. Also, if there are any documents describing these procedures, I would appreciate it if you could share them. Thank you very much.

I submitted a puzzle app called “Anime Jigsaw” to App Store Connect. The App Store Connect team initially rejected the app due to minor errors. I then fixed the errors and resubmitted it, but this time they said it violated “Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats” and that I didn't write the code. I responded that I wrote the code and could prove it. They rejected it again, citing "Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats,“ and I explained that my app was different from other puzzle apps because you solve puzzles while listening to Lo-Fi music. But this time, they issued a ”Pending Termination Notice“ and started saying ”Evidence of Dishonest or Fraudulent Activity." I am definitely not a scammer. I am trying to communicate with the App Store Connect team, but they are trying to close my account and label it as “Fraudulent Activity.” Why are you doing this? How can I resolve this? My account will be closed in 30 days, and I can't communicate with anyone. Team ID: 93LGGK4LG4 Apple ID: 6751961511 Please Apple Team Help Me.

Hell Apple Developer Community, I need help with the Upload of my Project to AppStore Connect. I’ve got an Error Message, that tells me something is missing in the Info.plist file. Can somebody help me?

hey everyone, recently we noticed an issue on AppStoreConnect here is brief , understandable, short description. when we upgraded our app from 2.1.8 to 2.4.9 we noticed something is not adding up, then we find out that the number of devices have been increased in AppStoreConnect - iPad/ Apple watch have been added. we checked the source code - the supported devices were just iPhone (which is what we want) -pls check XCODE.png we doubt something is not correct. in AppStoreConnect we checked previous release which was 2.1.8 - it was showing correct device just iPhone. pls check AppStoreConnect-previous.png in the most recent submission which was ready to submit 2.4.9 - the number of devices have been increased to 3. pls check AppStoreConnect-latest.png here is the screenshot: screenshot from XCODE.png screenshot from AppStoreConnect-latest.png (we believe its wrong) screenshot from AppStoreConnect-previous.png (correct one) it turns out that App Review team came with idea that our app is not correctly working on iPad (obviously appreciate their effort they found 2 more issues on the app besides with that) , but our App is not intended to work on iPad.

Hello, I'm trying to renew my Appstore Connect subscription but unfortunately I'm facing problems. Our Account Holder ID is locked and when he tries to log in an error message keeps showing up saying "This Apple ID has been Locked. Contact your Administrator or Manager to reset your password and unlock your account." whose the admin or manager in this case? I contacted the support multiple times and they referred me to this link. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201487 We tried these steps but sadly no luck. whenever he tries to change the password an error message keep popping up saying "Need to reset your password? Contact your organization’s Administrator or Manager and ask them to reset the password for your Managed Apple ID"

Hello, I am trying to publish a simple app to the App Store for the first time, and I am getting these 2 errors. Please note the knowledge base URLs shown in the screenshot are not clickable. I think this should be addressed. Any guidance on how to correct these issues will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Anis

Hi everyone, I am developing a mobile application designed for rug cleaning businesses. The app allows businesses to register, subscribe, and use various tools to manage their daily operations — such as job tracking, rug status updates, and team coordination. Essentially, our platform provides a SaaS solution specifically for professional rug cleaning companies, not for general consumers. I have a couple of questions: Since the app is meant only for registered businesses, and users must have a valid business account to access the core features — what are the chances of the app being rejected during App Store review? If I integrate Apple In-App Purchase (IAP) for subscription instead of using an external payment method (like Stripe), would that reduce the chances of rejection, or could there still be issues since it’s a B2B app? Any guidance or real experiences with similar business-use apps would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Dinesh

Hi Apple Review Team, The app I submitted last week thursday has been in "waiting for review" for several days, but there has been no result yet. Could you please help with the progress of the review? App Name: Garcia Sports Shop Bundle ID: garciasports.shop.app

This might sound ridiculous, but even more ridiculous is who ever thought of not putting a link to it... where can I find the Apple Developer Program License Agreement so I can accept it? I'm getting the following message: The updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement needs to be reviewed. In order to update your existing apps and submit new apps to the App Store, the Account Holder must review and accept the updated agreement. I go to the agreement section https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/agreements/ I it doesn't show anything...

ASO often feels like a constant uphill battle for indie iOS devs - the rules keep shifting, results are unpredictable, and competing with big-budget apps can be discouraging. Has anyone here actually figured out what truly works for indie apps, or is ASO just a never-ending grind we all face?

I recently released the first version of my app, and it was discoverable via App Store search. After pushing an update with bug fixes and improved keywords/category, the new version went live and showed as “Ready for Sale” within hours. However, since the update, the app no longer appears in App Store search results - even when searched using its exact name. It’s still accessible through the direct link. Any insights or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, I just having an issue with Revenue Cat paywall and react native purchases library when app is downloaded from TestFlight. All my subscriptions are in ready for submit state and most likely should be available in sandbox TestFlight but in fact revenue cat sends error about no products are available in App Store Connect (Revenue Cat configured properly, and i event imported froducts from App Store) Also, locally, with StoreKit product sync everything working properly Tried different accounts like sandbox and live - still the same error Can anyone help with this?