I am aware of the following in the App Review Guidelines; 3.1.1 If you want to unlock features or functionality within your app, (by way of example: subscriptions, in-game currencies, game levels, access to premium content, or unlocking a full version), you must use in-app purchase. Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc. The app itself operates normally, but imposes limits after a limited time of use. Purchasing the full version removes these limits. This is a one-time IAP, not a subscription. My app is aimed at professionals within the entertainment industry, and will only ever be used within a theatre or other similar venue. I do not intend to provide any other paid route to the full version than via the App Store. However, what I would like to do is provide free use at certain events and to students in their educational venues (e.g. college theatres etc)- is it acceptable to use an external mechanism (e.g. a server based API) to temporarily remove the limitations whilst in that venue? Or, likewise, provide an extension to the free trial period for specific uses. Note this is not a purchase, as there is no payment. Therefore there is no revenue outside of the App Store (which surely is the point of the mandate to use IAP for this purpose) Also, it's not fully 'unlocking' the app (the user doesn't get the full version, they just aren't bound by the trial limit timer when within that venue or for a limited time) I'm aware that another route would be to put a different version of the app in the store that requires a username and password for use (for example) and then provide those credentials to log in - as there's lots of apps that follow that model, but it seems clunky to require the user to download a different app.

New version of our App was uploaded 2 days before. Still it is in waiting for review, not yet available for testing. It is just a minor version that is being updating to. No major changes have been included as part of the new release, still it is taking high time even for getting the build available for testing. Please expedite the process.

Dear Apple Review Team, I am writing to request a status update regarding our pending account termination and the appeal currently under review. For reference, please see the timeline below: January 31, 2026: Received Pending Termination Notice January 31, 2026: Submitted appeal and corrective update February 7, 2026: Responded to DPLA compliance notice February 12, 2026: Submitted follow-up via Review Board February 23, 2026: Submitted additional summary follow-up via Review Board and Contact Us In addition to addressing all identified compliance issues, we have submitted all requested verification documentation, including personal identification documents (government-issued ID), proof of address and relevant licensing documentation. At this time, our corrective update remains marked as “In Review,” and we have not yet received further feedback. With the February 28 deadline approaching, we are concerned about the current status of our appeal. We have carefully addressed all identified issues and are fully committed to maintaining compliance with Apple’s policies and guidelines. We respectfully request confirmation that our appeal and corrective submission are actively under review, and we would greatly appreciate any available update regarding next steps. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, Tien Nguyen

I take a lot of screenshots such as tickets, ideas, chats, and receipts, but I often forget about them later, so I am considering building an iOS app that asks the purpose of a screenshot as soon as it is taken, lets you assign it to a category, and reminds you after a set number of days to turn screenshots into actions instead of clutter. Before starting development, I would love to know if this feels genuinely useful, whether you would consider paying around $2 per month for it, and what features you would like to see, as I truly appreciate any honest feedback.

We recently changed the development team for our app and are getting ready for the first update since the change. We store a small amount of data in an sqlite database. From what I understand that data should be retained for users when updating the app version since the Bundle ID has remained the same. When I update the app from the currently released App Store build, which was from the old development team, to the latest build in TestFlight the data is not being retained. Is there something else that needs to be done to retain the data? Is it possible that the data is only being lost when updating from TestFlight but will be retained when updating the app from the App Store?

Hi everyone, I’m opening a new thread because I previously posted about this issue and received a reply from App Review saying it was being investigated, but unfortunately I have not received any follow-up and still see no progress in App Store Connect. At the moment, all 3 of my apps are still stuck in “Waiting for Review” with no visible update: App ID 6759178103 — Waiting for Review since Feb 14, 2026 App ID 6758885884 — Waiting for Review since Feb 8, 2026 App ID 6758135741 — Waiting for Review since Feb 6, 2026 I do not see any warnings, Resolution Center messages, or visible account issues. Agreements/Tax/Banking are active, and the builds were uploaded successfully. Could someone please help check whether there might be a hidden blocker on my account or these submissions, or confirm if this is currently only a review queue delay? If needed, I can provide additional details immediately (bundle IDs, app category, sign-in requirements, encryption/export compliance, etc.). If anyone else is currently experiencing the same delay, please feel free to share your status here as well (date submitted / current status), so we can understand whether this is a broader review queue issue. Thank you in advance for your help.

After migrating our app to a new developer account, newly uploaded builds can't be selected during App Store submission. The old (expired) builds from the previous account still appear selectable, but not the new ones. Build is signed with the correct new team certificates, export compliance is set, version numbers match. Has anyone else experienced this post-migration? Support case open with Apple (102823632970) but no response after 6 days.

I am trying to upload a new App to Appstore via Appstore connect and I am getting this error - "Developer Information Update In Process Note: Your developer information update is currently in process. Until it’s complete, the updated Program License Agreement may not go into effect." Under the Business section I see 2 entities under my name Both has my name, but has different ID and address. In one of them it shows a warning symbol - Action pending for missing tax information. But when I try to update it I get an error. I assume it is because of the duplicate entities. How to resolve this issue? I have sent an email to Apple for support but haven't got any response.

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.

Hello everyone, I am seeking some advice or shared experiences regarding my first iOS app submission. My app was initially rejected under Guideline 2.1 (Information Needed) because the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt was not displaying. I completely resolved this issue by implementing the request directly in native Swift (AppDelegate.swift) and verified that the prompt appears correctly on launch. I uploaded the new build (Version 1.0, Build 5) and resubmitted it for review a few days ago. However, the status has been stuck at "Waiting for Review" ever since, without moving to "In Review". Since this is my very first app on the App Store, I am unsure if this kind of delay is normal for a resubmission, or if my app might be stuck in a queue. I have already sent a polite inquiry via the Resolution Center, but I am eagerly waiting to launch my app and proceed with my marketing plans. Has anyone experienced a similar delay recently after fixing a 2.1 Guideline issue? Is there any additional step I should take to bump the review, or is it strictly a waiting game at this point? Thank you in advance for your time and any guidance! Best regards, Onur App Name: Tercih Cini App ID: 6758962191

I have an auto-renewable subscription and added everything in IAP subscriptions and inside my app. But I still keep getting this rejection and no one responds to be question at the app review. " Guideline 2.1 - Performance - App Completeness We are unable to complete the review of the app because one or more of the in-app purchase products have not been submitted for review. Specifically, the app includes references to subscriptions but the associated in-app purchase products have not been submitted for review. Next Steps To resolve this issue, please be sure to take action and submit your in-app purchases and upload a new binary in App Store Connect so we can proceed with our review. Note you must provide an App Review screenshot in App Store Connect in order to submit in-app purchases for review. Learn more about required in-app purchase metadata. " But I have done all thse things and submitted the new binary as well. Still rejection.

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone here can share some advice or has experienced a similar situation. I am an individual developer and two of my apps have been stuck in 'Waiting for Review' status for over 10 to 12 days now. Prior to this, the review process was moving normally and I was receiving feedback from Apple on both apps. Then suddenly everything stopped and both apps have been sitting in the queue with no movement and no communication from the review team. To make things worse, I am also unable to delete these apps or make any changes because their In-App Purchases are simultaneously under review, which is locking me out of managing my own apps entirely. I already created a support case specifically for App Review (Case ID: 20000111755276) over a week ago, but unfortunately I have not heard back anything from Apple at all — no acknowledgment, no update, nothing. I am based in Pakistan and the phone callback option is not available for my region, so email and this forum are essentially my only options to get any help. Has anyone else experienced such a long delay recently? Is there anything else I can do to get this moving or at least get a response from the review team? Any advice or shared experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I am curious as to know if i calculate the checksum of an ipa file and upload the same to app store, and then after installing the app on my device, if i extract the ipa file and compare the checksum will it match? or will it vary from device to device, because of bitcode and app thinning slicing? Some banks have been showing ipa file checksums on their websites, and even inside their apps and showing messages like checksum matches! i was just curious as to know how would one go about validating this!? Or is this even possible, what about the checksum of the executable at runtime? Can we check this? will it match?

With agentic coding and AI rapidly improving at solving development problems, I’m starting to question what the next three to five years will look like for iOS developers and whether manual coding will gradually disappear. I’ve been building iOS apps full time since 2013 and while I appreciate AI for speeding up workflows like unit testing, I worry that over reliance could weaken our core skills, reduce our understanding of evolving APIs, and ultimately impact our long term value and demand in the industry, does anyone else feel the same?

Hello Apple Staff and Community, An important update for my app has been unexpectedly stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 9 days (submitted on February 9th). This is not a new app, but an update to an existing one. • App ID: 6756239914 We have an active marketing campaign tied to this specific update. Deadlines are failing, leading to daily financial losses. I already submitted an Expedited Review request through the Contact Us form but have received absolutely no response or movement. Could an Apple representative please help investigate if this update is stuck due to a system glitch and escalate it to the review team? Thank you.

Hi, this is my third time posting here, and opened 3 support tickets through apple developer support already (so don't ask me to open another ticket there, I have also sent them follow up). It has been more than 2 weeks and they are not even trying to respond, I have been getting issue with App Transfer it says: "You can't transfer this app because of the following reasons: App Transfers Disabled for This Account Due to irregular activity associated with your account, you cannot transfer or receive apps at this time. If you think this is an error, contact Developer Support. " I haven't received any warning or any policy violation, also I am able to upload apps for public release only App Transfer and TestFlight is having issues. Case IDs: 102817552619 20000107793589 102823905165 Please please please respond me and resolve my issue, it is hurting my business.

I had to create a new version (26.01.1) for my app in order to provide updates to the age ratings prior to the end of January, 2026. The problem is that this version wasn't production/release ready, but nonetheless I created this version to answer the updated age ratings. I now have a production ready version (26.02.1), but I do not see any way to cancel/delete this current version in order to create a new version with the 26.02.1 build I've uploaded. What are my options? Must I submit 26.01.1 for review and distribute it and then I will see the + icon to be able to create a new release?

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to sanity-check App Store review queue times and see if there’s anything I might be missing. I currently have two iOS apps sitting in “Waiting for Review” with no movement: App 1: Apple ID 6758135741 — submitted Feb 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM (11 days in “Waiting for Review”) App 2: Apple ID 6758885884 — submitted Feb 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM (9 days in “Waiting for Review”) In App Store Connect I don’t see any warnings, messages, or visible account issues. Builds uploaded successfully and metadata looks complete. A couple questions for anyone who’s seen this recently: Are 9–11 day “Waiting for Review” times currently normal due to queue volume? Are there common “silent blockers” that can keep an app in this state even without an obvious warning (e.g., Agreements/Tax/Banking, export compliance/encryption, missing compliance answers, etc.)? If this seems unusual, what’s the best next step—Support ticket, Resolution Center, or an expedite request? Thanks in advance for any insight. If helpful, I can share the app category and whether it uses IAP, sign-in, or encryption.

Hello everyone, I submitted my app USDT Miner – Rig Manager to App Store Connect on February 2, and it has been in “Waiting for Review” status since then. I understand that review times can vary, but it has now been several days without any status change or feedback. This is my first submission for this app, and there are no resolution center messages or rejection notices so far. I wanted to ask: Is this delay normal at the moment? Are there any known review backlogs or factors that could cause an extended “Waiting for Review” status? Is there anything recommended to do from the developer side, or should I simply continue waiting? Any insights from Apple staff or fellow developers who’ve experienced similar delays would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I submitted my app USDT Miner – Rig Manager to App Store Connect on February 2, and it has been in “Waiting for Review” status since then. I understand that review times can vary, but it has now been several days without any status change or feedback. This is my first submission for this app, and there are no resolution center messages or rejection notices so far. I wanted to ask: Is this delay normal at the moment? Are there any known review backlogs or factors that could cause an extended “Waiting for Review” status? Is there anything recommended to do from the developer side, or should I simply continue waiting? Any insights from Apple staff or fellow developers who’ve experienced similar delays would be appreciated. Thank you.