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

Hello everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with the review process for my app on App Store Connect. My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for over 30 days, and the review process has not started yet. Initially, I submitted the build on February 9, but the status remained “Waiting for Review” for a long time and never moved to “In Review.” Because of this, I canceled the submission and resubmitted the build on February 17. However, even after resubmitting, the app is still stuck in “Waiting for Review.” I also submitted a request for an expedited review, but unfortunately I have not received any response regarding that request either. Since the app status is still “Waiting for Review,” the Resolution Center option is not available yet, so I cannot contact the App Review team directly from there. I also attempted to contact Apple Developer Support but have not received a response yet. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where the app remained in “Waiting for Review” for this long? Any guidance or suggestions on how to move the review process forward would be greatly appreciated. App details: App ID: id6755089083 First Submission Date: February 9 Resubmission Date: February 17 Submission ID: bbad192f-768f-40f6-bcc3-47f30b5ecb6d Thank you for your help.

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, My app TouCal: AI Calorie Tracker seems to be stuck in the App Review process and I’m trying to understand if something might be wrong with the submission. App ID (Apple ID): 6698870692 Timeline: First submission: March 9 Since then the app has been in “Waiting for Review” for 4 days (as of March 13) Normally my app reviews are approved within 1–2 days, so this delay seems unusual. Please help review this submission as soon as possible! My users are currently facing a bug that should have been fixed in this version. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I am seeking some guidance on how to break out of what appears to be an automated App Review rejection loop. My app has been rejected three times in a row for the exact same reason, and my replies in the Resolution Center seem to be getting ignored. The Issue: My app is named Linkwise (associated with my web platform, linkwise.app). I am being rejected under Guideline 4.1(c) - Design - Copycats. The rejection message specifically states: "The app's icon and name contain an icon, brand, or product name that belongs to the following developer: Linkwise." The bizarre part is that I am the developer of Linkwise. I am being accused of impersonating my own brand and product. Submission Details: App Name: Linkwise Submission ID: fa557f1b-3724-4e01-aa85-bf05ced4801f Version: 1.0.1 Review Device: iPhone 17 Pro Max What I've Tried: I have replied to the rejection message in App Store Connect three times explaining that I am the owner of the Linkwise brand and domain. Despite this, I keep receiving the exact same copy-pasted template response. It feels like a human is not actually reading the appeals. My Questions: How can I escalate this past the initial review tier to someone who can read the context? Has anyone else experienced being rejected for copying themselves? What specific "documentary evidence" does App Review usually want in this scenario to prove I own my own name? Would my domain registration receipt for linkwise.app be sufficient, or do they require formal trademark documentation? Any advice on how to get this in front of a real person would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, I submitted my app for review several days ago, but the status is still “Waiting for Review.” It appears that nobody from the Apple review team has started reviewing the app yet. This situation is extremely frustrating and unacceptable for developers who depend on timely reviews to maintain and release their applications. Waiting days, weeks, or even a month just to receive a potential rejection due to a fixable issue wastes a significant amount of time for development teams. The main problem is not only the delay itself, but the lack of progress. The status remains stuck at "Waiting for Review", which suggests that the review process has not even begun. I have also noticed that many other developers are currently experiencing the same issue, which suggests that this may be a broader problem affecting the App Store review system. Could someone from Apple please clarify: Why apps are staying in “Waiting for Review” for so long Whether there is currently a backlog or system issue affecting reviews What developers can do to avoid these long delays At this point, I would really appreciate an immediate solution or at least an explanation for what is happening with the review process. SUBMISSION ID: c56590cd-cbdb-429d-9555-163efabda47b Thank you.

Hello App Review Team and iOS Developer Community, We submitted our iOS application on February 25, and within a few hours its status changed to “In Review.” Shortly after that, we received a call from the App Review team requesting some clarification. We provided the requested information during the call, and the same request was later posted in App Store Connect as an unresolved issue. We responded to the request within an hour, providing all the necessary details. However, since then we have not received any further updates regarding the review status. Because this application is related to upcoming sports events, the timing is quite critical. Our client, who owns the sports rights, had planned a launch event on March 6, but unfortunately it had to be postponed because the iOS app was not yet available on the App Store. The sports events are scheduled to begin next week, and our client is planning a marketing campaign ahead of the events, which depends on the app being available. We have already: Submitted an Expedited Review request Contacted Apple Support twice via email At the moment we are unsure how to proceed, as we expected the review process to be completed within the typical 24 hour timeframe mentioned in Apple’s documentation. Does anyone know if there is any additional way to contact the App Review team or any steps we can take to help move the review forward? If any Apple staff member is able to look into this, we would be happy to provide the App ID or additional details via a private support channel if needed. Thank you for your support.

Hi all, Like others my app submission has been stuck in “waiting for review” for weeks. I know initial app reviews take longer than updates, but this has been delayed far too long and makes me concerned about repeating the process in the future. I submitted this app for review back on Feb 10. It was initially rejected for a minor issue, which I resolved and resubmitted the same day. After that, the build remained in “Waiting for Review” for about two weeks with no further communication. At that point I canceled the submission and resubmitted the build, thinking it may have been stuck in the queue (I now know not to do this next time). Unfortunately the new submission has also been waiting for review for another 9 days now with no messages or updates. I’ve contacted app review support as well (case ID- 102826632729). I understand review times can vary, but delays like this make it difficult for developers to plan launches or push updates when the review process is the only path to distributing apps. As paying members of the Apple Developer Program, we rely heavily on this pipeline functioning reliably. Hoping this post will reach someone from Apple who can help move the process along. If any other devs have suggestions/tips that have worked for them, please share so others in this position can become unblocked. Thanks in advance.

My app has been released, and there is an "App Clip" link available in the advanced experience. Could someone please tell me if there is a way for me to modify or delete this link? (I'm not looking to deactivate the link; I just want to remove it so that other apps can use it.) If I remove the already published APP, can I also delete this link?

Hello everyone, I wanted to check whether other developers are currently experiencing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times. Our app Aslan Wealth (App ID: 6755077470) has been stuck in Waiting for Review for quite a while and has never entered the “In Review” stage. Timeline Feb 18, 2026 – Version submitted for review Feb 23 – Contacted Apple Developer Support regarding review status Feb 24 – Received reply that the case was escalated to the review team Mar 3 – Still in Waiting for Review (confirmed by support that the app is still in the queue) Mar 7–11 – Followed up with Developer Support again Mar 12 – Still Waiting for Review So the app has now been waiting for review for more than 3 weeks without ever entering active review. Additional information All agreements are active No messages in Resolution Center Build was not modified after submission App status remains Waiting for Review Questions Has anyone else recently experienced similar multi-week delays in the “Waiting for Review” stage? If so: Did your app eventually move to In Review without changes? Did Apple provide any explanation for the delay? Is there anything developers can do to help move the process forward? Any recent data points or experiences would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

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.

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.

does anyone know why app store is doing this? all screenshots have uploaded. i’ve signed out and back in, deleted all screenshots and reuploaded, allowed it all night, and now i’ve cancelled the submission. yet when i try again it still says the same thing. it worked before, but there was something they said i should remove from the screenshots, and since i removed it i’ve been stuck here.

Hello, My app "Zen Mahjong!" has been stuck in the App Review process for an unusually long time and I’m trying to understand if something might be wrong with the submission. Timeline: First submission entered “In Review” and stayed there for 6 days without a decision. I rejected that build, uploaded a new build and resubmitted on February 17. Since then the app has been in “Waiting for Review” for more than 3 weeks. Additional context: App size ~40 MB Only IAP is a “Remove Ads” purchase I already contacted Developer Support and opened an expedited review request. Support also mentioned that this delay seems unusual. Has anyone experienced something similar or could this indicate that the submission is stuck in the review pipeline? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

My app (GoreMade Fit, App ID 6758867367) has been repeatedly rejected because the review team reports "Invalid login credentials" when attempting to sign in with the demo account I provided. I have verified the following on my end: The demo account exists in Supabase Auth and the email is confirmed The password has been reset and tested — sign-in succeeds every time from my devices, Postman, and programmatically via the Supabase JS client (both service role and anon key) The account is not banned, rate-limited, or locked No MFA is enabled The account has a valid profile, active subscription, and assigned content Login works with both lowercase and uppercase email variations The Supabase project is on a paid plan with no regional restrictions The app uses standard Supabase signInWithPassword for email/password authentication. There is no geo-blocking, VPN restriction, or IP-based filtering. The screenshot Apple provided shows the login screen with the correct email entered and the error "Invalid login credentials" displayed — which is the standard Supabase error for an incorrect password. I have since reset the password again and confirmed it works. Is there a known issue with Apple review devices and Supabase authentication? Could the review team be encountering a network or DNS issue when connecting to Supabase endpoints? Any guidance on how to resolve this would be appreciated. I am considering adding a demo mode that bypasses authentication entirely for the review process. Environment: iOS 18.5 SDK Supabase Auth (email/password) React Native / Expo That said, honestly the most reliable fix is to add a demo mode button on the login screen. Many developers who've been stuck in this loop say that's what finally got them through. Want me to write a prompt for your Vibecode AI to add a "Demo Mode" button?

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 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.

Our app, BeeBot (app ID 6451085742) has been in review since January 26th. We've done the following: Submitted a support ticket (no answer) Requested expedited review (no response, expedited review window came and went) Called support (no help, just told us to wait) This is an just an update, not a new app submission. I've been doing iOS dev for over 10 years and I never have seen review times this long. There's been no communication from Apple. What's going on?

Hello everyone, I’m currently experiencing a very long review time and wanted to ask for your advice or hear about your experiences. I submitted my two apps for their initial release 23 days ago. Ever since then, they have been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status. Yesterday, I realized that my "Paid Apps Agreement" and Tax Forms (W-8BEN, etc.) were incomplete in App Store Connect. I immediately filled them out, and now all my banking, tax, and agreement statuses are successfully marked as "Active". My questions to the community are: Since the agreements are now active, will my apps automatically fall into the review queue, or do I need to trigger something? I submitted an "App Review Status" contact form to Apple Support today. Should I just wait for their response, or is it better to "Remove from Review" and resubmit them? (I am afraid of losing my place in the queue). Any insights or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Best, Berkay