Hi everyone, I’m encountering a persistent issue with a visionOS app distributed through TestFlight for internal testing. The Problem: I have successfully archived and distributed the build as an Internal Test. The testers (including myself) received the invitation, accepted it, and the app is visible in the TestFlight app on Apple Vision Pro. However, the moment we click the "Install" button, an alert pops up saying: "The requested app is not available or doesn't exist." Context: Platform: visionOS (Targeting Vision Pro). App History: This is an ongoing project where the last distribution was about 5 months ago. The app has never been submitted for formal App Review or public release; it has only been used for TestFlight. Account Status: All agreements (including the Paid Applications Agreement) are active and in effect. What I have tried (but did not work): Re-uploading builds: Increased both version and build numbers and re-archived. Resetting Test Groups: Deleted the existing internal testing group, waited, and created a new group to re-invite testers. Tester Association: Removed all testers and re-added them to force a new invitation email. Device-side: Signed out and back into "Media & Purchases" on the Vision Pro. Key Observation: To determine if it was a project-level configuration error, I created a completely new App Identifier (Bundle ID) for the same project code and uploaded it as a new app record. In this case, TestFlight worked perfectly, and I could install the app without any issues. This leads me to believe that the original Bundle ID is stuck in some kind of "detached" or "stale" state on the App Store Connect backend. Has anyone experienced a specific Bundle ID being "corrupted" in the TestFlight system after a period of inactivity? Is there a way to force a full reset of the TestFlight status for an existing app record, or is this a backend bug that only Apple Support can resolve? Any insights or workarounds would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I’m encountering a persistent issue with a visionOS app distributed through TestFlight for internal testing. The Problem: I have successfully archived and distributed the build as an Internal Test. The testers (including myself) received the invitation, accepted it, and the app is visible in the TestFlight app on Apple Vision Pro. However, the moment we click the "Install" button, an alert pops up saying: "The requested app is not available or doesn't exist." Context: Platform: visionOS (Targeting Vision Pro). App History: This is an ongoing project where the last distribution was about 5 months ago. The app has never been submitted for formal App Review or public release; it has only been used for TestFlight. Account Status: All agreements (including the Paid Applications Agreement) are active and in effect. What I have tried (but did not work): Re-uploading builds: Increased both version and build numbers and re-archived. Resetting Test Groups: Deleted the existing internal testing group, waited, and created a new group to re-invite testers. Tester Association: Removed all testers and re-added them to force a new invitation email. Device-side: Signed out and back into "Media & Purchases" on the Vision Pro. Key Observation: To determine if it was a project-level configuration error, I created a completely new App Identifier (Bundle ID) for the same project code and uploaded it as a new app record. In this case, TestFlight worked perfectly, and I could install the app without any issues. This leads me to believe that the original Bundle ID is stuck in some kind of "detached" or "stale" state on the App Store Connect backend. Has anyone experienced a specific Bundle ID being "corrupted" in the TestFlight system after a period of inactivity? Is there a way to force a full reset of the TestFlight status for an existing app record, or is this a backend bug that only Apple Support can resolve? Any insights or workarounds would be greatly appreciated.

I'm trying to understand why App Preview uploads are stuck in this state even after 24 hours without any errors thrown My current video has the following specs which follows Apple requirements for Video Specifications for App previews. Video codec: H.264 High Profile Level 4.0 — meets requirement Resolution: 886×1920 — correct for 6.9" Frame rate: ~28.9 fps (under 30) — meets requirement Format: MP4 — meets requirement Duration: 28.08s (under 30s) — meets requirement Audio codec: AAC — meets requirement Audio bitrate: 256kbps — meets requirement Audio sample rate: 44.1kHz — meets requirement Audio channels: stereo — meets requirement

I removed TestFlight app from old device (email is no where exists in AppStore connect in Testers) which has different email than my AppStoreConnect email. Now I am trying to get invitation to the device which has same email as my AppStoreConnect, but keep getting -> Couldn't Load App The apple Account you're currently signed in with, , doesn't match the one assiciated to this invitation. You can sign in to TestFlight with original Apple Account, , or request a ne…. Where as all other apps in the AppStore connect shows up fine in the TestFlight using appstore connect email. Followed all the reset & settings mentioned but no luck so far.

Hello everyone, I’m facing an issue with my app submission being stuck in “Waiting for Review.” I initially submitted my app on 21 February and waited until 27 February, but the review process did not start and there were no updates. On 27 February, I contacted Apple Support regarding this issue, but I did not receive any response. Since there was still no progress, on 4 March I removed the app from review and resubmitted it again, but it is still showing “Waiting for Review.” This delay is affecting my operations, so I would really appreciate any guidance or help if someone has experienced a similar situation. App ID: 6741708449 Thank you.

One of my apps has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for the past 21 days. App ID: 6758734829. I have contacted other support channels over the past few weeks but have not received any response. I also have three additional apps, App IDs 6758755469, 6759047311, and 6759095185, that have been in review for the last 14 days. All of these apps have already been live on the Google Play Store for months. I am trying to launch them on the App Store so I can move forward with my marketing plans. I kindly request Apple to review these submissions and help resolve whatever is causing the delay.

Hello, I’m experiencing a delay with the App Store review process and wanted to check if this is normal. My app was initially approved very quickly (within a few hours after submission). However, shortly after that I noticed a few minor UI bugs, so I fixed them and submitted a new build. The new version has now been waiting for review for about 5 days, and there has been no update since submission. I also want to mention that I have already contacted Apple Developer Support twice about this issue but have not yet received any response. Previously the review happened very quickly, so I’m wondering if something might be wrong with the submission or if this delay is expected.

Hello, I am facing a validation error when uploading a macOS app with a Network Extension. The Error: Invalid system extension. The system extension at “[T] TEXT.app/Contents/Library/SystemExtensions/company_name.network-extension.systemextension” resides in an unexpected location. The Problem: Validation fails only when the app's Product Name contains square brackets: [T] TEXT. If I remove the brackets from the Product Name, validation passes. What I've tried: Setting Product Name to TEXT (without brackets) and CFBundleDisplayName to [T] TEXT. Cleaning Derived Data and rebuilding the archive. Verified that the extension is physically located at Contents/Library/SystemExtensions/. It seems the Apple validation tool fails to parse the bundle path correctly when it contains characters like [ or ]. Question: How can I keep the app name with brackets for the user (in System Settings and Menu Bar) while ensuring the Network Extension passes validation? Is there a way to escape these characters or a specific Info.plist configuration to satisfy the validator?"

I submitted a software update for one iOS app several days ago. It was approved two days ago. I received a message about distribution that said The status of your app has changed to Ready for Distribution I happened at the iTunes Connect website at that very moment in order to submit a totally new iOS app to the App Store. Its status said 'Removed from App Store.' I thought it was a rare mistake. Unfortunately, it's not. The one that I was submitting was approved some 15 minutes ago. I received the 'Ready for Distribution' message by email. Yet, it's been removed from the store as you see in the screenshot below. As you see in the 2nd screenshot below, it says that it's Ready for Distribution. But it's not? So is this a new norm? And we have to go back the iTunes Connect website to change the app status every time we submit a software title and then get it approved?

Hello. Despite making my membership payment (and accidentally twice!), my membership is still not activated even after 62 hours. I contacted their support system but received no response. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hello, I have multiple iOS app updates (for already live apps) that have remained in “Waiting for Review” status since early February (approximately 4–5 weeks). These are standard updates (minor improvements / maintenance). All builds are properly attached, agreements are active, and there are no compliance or metadata warnings in App Store Connect. The apps were moved to “Waiting for Review” on February 6–11 and have not progressed to “In Review” since. Has anyone else experienced unusually long review times for updates recently? Could this indicate a queue issue at the account level? I have already contacted App Review Support and one of the submissions was marked for expedited review approximately one week ago, but the status remains unchanged in “Waiting for Review.” Thank you in advance.

Hi, my app has been stuck in Waiting for Review for 18 days. I contacted you via your contact us link a week ago, and haven't heard back. Overall I'm very disappointed by your inability to communicate The app ID is 6758786767

Hello everyone, I am an iOS developer based in South Korea, and I’m currently experiencing an unusual App Store review delay that I have not been able to resolve through the normal support channels. My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for more than two weeks, and there has been no progress at all during this time. It has not moved to “In Review”, and I have not received any rejection message or request for additional information from the App Review team. App Information Platform: iOS App Name: WOOTA Apple ID: 6759412826 Status: Waiting for Review Submission Date: February 20, 2026 Developer Account Region: South Korea What I Have Already Tried: I have already attempted the following steps: Submitted an inquiry via App Store Connect → Contact Us → App Review Received a response from Developer Support saying they understand my concern and that they contacted the review team However, since then there have been no updates at all. The app status remains “Waiting for Review”, and there are no messages in the Resolution Center. Questions I would appreciate any insight into the following: Is it normal for an app to remain in “Waiting for Review” for more than two weeks without any status change? Are there any recent delays in the App Review queue that could cause this kind of situation? Is there any other support channel I should try in order to get more information (for example phone support or another ticket)? Is it possible that some hidden issue with my account or metadata could cause the submission to remain stuck in “Waiting for Review”? What I Verified I double-checked the following: All required metadata fields are completed Screenshots and app information are properly filled The status shows “Waiting for Review”, not Metadata Rejected or Missing Information There are no messages in the Resolution Center Previous versions of the app were approved without issues Concern I am worried that the submission might be stuck somewhere in the review queue or blocked for an unknown reason. This update contains important improvements and fixes for existing users, so the long delay is quite concerning. If anyone has experienced a similar situation recently, I would really appreciate your advice. If any Apple staff member happens to see this post, I would be extremely grateful if you could help check whether there is any issue with this submission. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. Best regards, Lee Yuchang

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. Apple ID: 6758804549 Thank you.

Dear App Review Team, I hope you are well. I am writing to respectfully follow up on my recent submission (Dev ID: 1770951123), which has now been in “Waiting for Review” status for approximately 12+ days. Currently, four of my applications are in a similar state, including one update for an app that was previously approved without issue. Given my past experience, reviews have generally been completed within a reasonable timeframe. While I fully understand that review times may vary depending on workload, the extended duration in this case has raised some concern. I previously submitted an expedited review request and opened a support case (Case ID: 102832785901). However, I have not yet received any response regarding the status of the review or the case. To better understand the situation, I would sincerely appreciate clarification on the following points: Whether there are any issues or flags currently preventing the review process from proceeding Whether any additional information or documentation is required from my side Or whether the submission is simply pending assignment to a reviewer I completely understand that the App Review team may be experiencing a high volume of submissions. Nevertheless, given the duration and the number of affected apps, I would be very grateful if someone could kindly review my case and advise on the current status. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response. Kind regards, Lovesoft

Hi everyone, My iOS app “TaskCal: Task Manager” (version 1.2.8) has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for more than 3 weeks, and I’m not sure what else I can do at this point. Here are the key dates (GMT+8): Jan 30, 2026 – Version 1.2.3 was approved and marked “Ready for Distribution”. Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2026 – I submitted version 1.2.8 multiple times. Several submissions were later marked as “Removed” in App Store Connect. Feb 9, 2026, 12:39 AM – I submitted version 1.2.8 again. This submission has been in “Waiting for Review” ever since. Today is Mar 3, 2026 (Taipei time) – The status is still “Waiting for Review” with no change. Because of this, I contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times through Contact Support. I only received one reply, on Feb 21, 2026, which said: Hello Alan, Thank you for reaching out to Developer Support about your app, “TaskCal: Task Manager.” I understand that you’re concerned. After reviewing your app’s submission history, I can confirm that your apps is still in the “Waiting for Review” status as of February 8th 2026. To address your concern about the duration of your of the review, I’ve contacted the review team to bring this to their attention. At this time, there’s no further action required from your end. If the review team needs any additional information to complete the review, they’ll reach out to you directly. We appreciate your patience during this process. Your case number is 20000107493507. Stephanie Developer Support Since then, there has been no visible progress and no follow‑up messages. The App Review page still shows: Version: iOS 1.2.8 Status: Waiting for Review Case ID: 20000107493507 I completely understand that review times can vary, but: My previous version (1.2.3) was reviewed and approved normally. This is a relatively small productivity app with no major policy changes. It’s been over 3 weeks in “Waiting for Review” for this specific submission, with multiple earlier submissions of the same version being “Removed” without clear explanation in the UI. My questions: Is there anything I may have done wrong in the submission process (for example, causing multiple “Removed” submissions) that could block or delay this review? Is there any other official channel I can use to get more clarity beyond contacting Developer Support (which only confirmed that it’s “Waiting for Review”)? Has anyone here experienced a similar long “Waiting for Review” state recently, and if so, how was it resolved? I’m worried that there might be some issue with this build or with my account that I’m not seeing in App Store Connect. At the same time, I don’t want to keep canceling and re‑submitting if that could make the situation worse. Any advice from Apple or other developers who have gone through something similar would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Alan

Hi everyone, I’m an iOS indie developer based in Taipei, and I’m running into a strange App Review delay that I haven’t been able to resolve through the usual channels. My app “TaskCal: Task Manager” (iOS), version 1.2.8, has been in the “Waiting for Review” status since February 9, 2026 in App Store Connect. It’s now been more than 3 weeks with no movement at all — no change to “In Review”, no rejection, no message from App Review. Here are some details: Platform: iOS App name: TaskCal: Task Manager Version: 1.2.8 Status: Waiting for Review Submitted: 2026-02-09 (Asia/Taipei time) Region: App Store Connect account registered in Taiwan I’ve already tried the following: Used App Store Connect → Contact Us → App Review to submit a support request. Got one reply from Developer Support saying they “understand my concern” and that they would “reach out to the appropriate team.” After that, there’s been no further update — the status is still stuck on “Waiting for Review,” and I haven’t received any additional emails or messages in Resolution Center. What I’d like to understand is: Is it normal for an app to stay in “Waiting for Review” for this long (3+ weeks) without any change? Are there any known issues recently with App Review queues or regional review delays that could explain this? Is there any other channel I should use (e.g., calling support, submitting another ticket, or contacting a specific team) to get clarity on what’s happening with this submission? Could there be some hidden problem with my account or app metadata that would cause it to be stuck at “Waiting for Review” instead of moving to “In Review” or “Rejected”? From my side, I’ve double-checked: All required fields and screenshots are filled in. App status shows “Waiting for Review,” not “Missing Information” or “Metadata Rejected.” No messages or required actions in the Resolution Center. Previous versions of this app have already been approved and released without issues. I’m worried that there might be something wrong in the backend, or that my app has somehow been stuck in the queue. As an indie developer, this update is important for my existing users (it includes bug fixes and small UX improvements), so I’d really appreciate any guidance on how to proceed. If anyone has experienced something similar recently, or if an Apple staff member could help check whether this submission is blocked for some reason, that would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for your time and help!

My iOS app “TaskCal: Task Manager” (version 1.2.8) has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for more than 3 weeks, and I’m not sure what else I can do at this point. I’d like to know if there’s anything wrong with my submission, or if there’s any other way to get more clarity from App Review. Here are the key dates (GMT+8): Jan 30, 2026 – Version 1.2.3 was approved and marked “Ready for Distribution”. Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2026 – I submitted version 1.2.8 multiple times. Several submissions were later marked as “Removed” in App Store Connect. Feb 9, 2026, 12:39 AM – I submitted version 1.2.8 again. This submission has been in “Waiting for Review” ever since. Today is Mar 3, 2026 (Taipei time) – The status is still “Waiting for Review” with no change. Because of this, I contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times through Contact Support. I only received one reply, on Feb 21, 2026, which said: Hello Alan, Thank you for reaching out to Developer Support about your app, “TaskCal: Task Manager.” I understand that you’re concerned. After reviewing your app’s submission history, I can confirm that your app is still in the “Waiting for Review” status as of February 8th 2026. To address your concern about the duration of the review, I’ve contacted the review team to bring this to their attention. At this time, there’s no further action required from your end. If the review team needs any additional information to complete the review, they’ll reach out to you directly. We appreciate your patience during this process. Your case number is 20000107493507. Stephanie Developer Support Since then, there has been no visible progress and no follow‑up messages. The App Review page still shows: Version: iOS 1.2.8 Status: Waiting for Review Case ID: 20000107493507 I completely understand that review times can vary, but: My previous version (1.2.3) was reviewed and approved normally. This is a relatively small productivity app with no major policy changes. It’s been over 3 weeks in “Waiting for Review” for this specific submission, with multiple earlier submissions of the same version being “Removed” without clear explanation in the UI. My questions: Is there anything I may have done wrong in the submission process (for example, causing multiple “Removed” submissions) that could block or delay this review? Is there any other official channel I can use to get more clarity beyond contacting Developer Support (which only confirmed that it’s “Waiting for Review”)? Has anyone here experienced a similar long “Waiting for Review” state recently, and if so, how was it resolved? I’m worried that there might be some issue with this build or with my account that I’m not seeing in App Store Connect. At the same time, I don’t want to keep canceling and re‑submitting if that could make the situation worse. Any advice from Apple or other developers who have gone through something similar would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Alan

'Guideline 2.1 - Performance - App Completeness' - "...could not be found in the submitted binary." I have checked with internal and external testers and my devices and simulators, everyone sees the in app purchases but I just had my submitted rejected for the second time with the comment that these in-app none-consumable purchases cannot be found with the submitted binary. I even attached a slow step by step screen recording for the review reply after the first rejection showing how to reach the purchasable packs by navigating through only 3 buttons: "How to access the purchase flow: Launch the app Tap the bottom-center Settings button (icon: switch.2) Tap “Customisation gallery” Scroll to find any pack listed above Tap the pack price chip Tap “Buy pack – [price]” to start the StoreKit purchase flow" I also attached a clear image along with detailed instruction (same as above) for the Review Information. and the second rejection was received today for the same reason. I'm being guided to the localization 'Developer Action Needed'. I'm not sure what more can be done? I feel like my review replies aren't even looked at.

My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since February 2. I’ve tried the following: *Contacted App Store Connect support multiple times *Submitted an expedited review request *Resubmitting for review after 14 days Unfortunately, I haven’t received any response to either. Is anyone else experiencing unusual review delays right now? Is there anything else I can do to escalate this or get visibility into what’s happening? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.