Hello, Our new app Grab&Go (Apple ID 6821716640, iOS 1.0.0) was submitted on October 12, 2026 and has remained in "Waiting for Review" ever since. The review has not started. Submission ID: f110bb29-a29b-4fe7-bd8f-51852fbc48a3 The submission contains the iOS app version and a custom product page. Expedited review was requested and approved twice. Agreements, Tax, and Banking are all active, and there are no messages or issues in App Store Connect. Our other apps on the same account are live and in good standing. We have contacted App Review (case IDs 102999390329 and 103002511991) but have not received a response yet. Has anyone experienced a similar delay with a first submission? And could someone from App Review check whether anything is holding this submission or if anything is needed from our side? Thank you.

Hello App Review Team, We would like to request an expedited review, and confirmation of the status, for our iOS app. It has been in "Waiting for Review" for 8 days since we resubmitted it after fixing a 2.3.6 rejection, and it has not moved to "In Review". Why this is time-sensitive Sijangpass is used in person: customers scan a QR code at partner restaurants and show the benefit screen to the owner at the counter. Our in-store service went live on October 14 at our partner restaurants. Android and web users are already using it, but iPhone users cannot get the version the restaurants now use, so customers and owners are running into problems at the counter every day. This is a live, real-world service, not just a release date. App information App name: Sijangpass App Apple ID: 6804940537 Bundle ID: com.blacktae.sijangpass Version / build: 1.1.0 (12) Submission ID: a09bf07f-d892-443f-afb5-f8d5cac78d10 Submitted: October 13, 2026, 1:21 AM KST Timeline Oct 12: Build 8 was rejected under Guideline 2.3.6 because one of our age rating answers had been selected by mistake. The app has no such content: the in-app "draw" is a free promotional giveaway by partner restaurants. Nothing is purchased to take part, and nothing of value is at stake. Oct 12: As the rejection message instructed, we corrected those age rating answers to None/No, replied in App Store Connect, and resubmitted. Oct 13: Resubmitted with build 12. The App Review notes also explain the rating correction. No messages since. Oct 13 and Oct 17: Requested expedited review; both confirmations said the review would be expedited. Oct 15 and Oct 17: Contacted Developer Support (case 102997225516). Oct 19: Phone call with Developer Support (case 103001164366); we were told it was forwarded and we would hear back by email. For comparison, our other app on the same account (Sijangpass Owner, 1.0.3) was submitted on Oct 16 and approved within a day. What we are requesting The Oct 12 rejection included the "Extended Review" notice. Is Extended Review applied to this app, and does it still apply now that the rating has been corrected? Is there anything we should do about it? Is anything else required from our side for this submission? If nothing else is needed, an expedited review of the October 13 submission. We are not withdrawing and resubmitting, so as not to lose our place in the queue. Thank you very much for your time. If you are in the same situation, please share your submission date below or boost this post so App Review can see how widespread this is.

Submitted my first app on October 12 and it’s been sitting in Waiting for Review ever since. Never moved to In Review, no messages, nothing in App Store Connect asking me for anything. It’s CFI Copilot, an iOS app for flight instructors. Submitted with a subscription group and two subscriptions (monthly and yearly). Agreements, tax and banking are all done, and there’s no login so no demo account needed. I sent a status request through Contact Us on the 16th but haven’t heard back. Is anyone else stuck this long on a first submission right now? If yours finally went through, how long did it take and did you do anything to get it moving? Apple ID: 6817115452 Submission ID: 6b2d4d89-3601-42b8-af76-2d813ac0b1b6

When I sign into App Store Connect, I am taken to this URL: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/review_agree The page shows a gray activity spinner for a few seconds, then is blank. I have tried on multiple computers and multiple browsers, over the past few weeks, with the same result. I have lodged a developer support request, but it hasn’t been resolved yet. It’s been holding up our App Store submission for a couple of weeks now. Any ideas of things I could try, or has anyone else had this issue and had it resolved ?

Our app (iOS 1.0.0, build 3) was submitted on October 6. App Review asked for information under Guideline 2.1, and we answered completely on October 7. The status has been “Waiting for Review” since October 8. That is 12 days with no message and no movement. We have emailed Developer Support twice. We got automatic replies saying someone would respond shortly, and nothing since. We are a small team and cannot plan anything while we have no idea what is happening. We are not asking for special treatment, only for a straight answer: is something blocking our review, and if not, when can we expect it to start? Has anyone else been stuck like this, and does anyone know a channel that actually gets a reply?

Our iOS app, Cloud 9 Evo, was initially submitted on October 2, 2026, and we are still waiting for approval. Apple rejected the app on October 13 due to CallKit restrictions in mainland China. We immediately addressed the issue by removing China from distribution and resubmitted the app the same day. Since then, the app has remained "Waiting for Review" with no progress. We have contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, but all we receive are generic responses stating that the review is proceeding normally and no further action is required. It has now been over two weeks since our initial submission, and our production release and related work are completely blocked because of this delay. This entire experience has been extremely frustrating. Despite repeatedly reaching out to Apple Support and promptly resolving the issue they identified, we still have no clear explanation, estimated review timeline, or meaningful assistance. It's disappointing that such a critical part of our release process remains stalled with no indication of when it will move forward. Why is the review taking so long, even after resolving the reported issue? Is there any way to get an actual update or escalate this further? Is anyone else currently facing similar delays?

My app (Scorrie) is stuck on "waiting for review" for the past 16 days, app was submitted on the 3rd of October, I've tried contacting Apple Support, no response, also tried requesting an expedited review, I have gotten no response from anyone, I am not sure what I going on during this time, not sure if something went wrong?

Hi everyone, The app was submitted for review 10 days ago, and since then, its status has remained "Waiting for Review" with absolutely no movement. Current situation: App Name: Complex S.I.L.A App ID: 6818184948 Platform: iOS Status: Waiting for Review Waiting time: 10 days No updates or requests for additional information from Apple We understand that review times can vary, but 10 days without any activity seems unusually long. Has anyone experienced similar delays recently? Is there anything we can do to get the submission reviewed? If an Apple engineer or forum moderator could check whether the submission is stuck or requires any action from our side, we would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hello, I’m an independent developer and founder of a startup preparing for its first App Store launch. Our application was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) for alleged similarity to other applications. We believe the rejection may be related to an earlier version of our own application that existed exclusively for internal TestFlight testing under a different developer account. That version was never submitted for public App Store review. We provided a detailed explanation to App Review and resubmitted the application without code changes, as we dispute the original finding. Our current submission has now remained in “Waiting for Review” for over 60 hours. We have already requested expedited review and opened a Developer Support case, but have received no substantive response. Our business launch is time-sensitive, and the continued uncertainty is causing significant financial and operational difficulties. Could an Apple App Review representative please advise whether there is a way to escalate this matter or arrange private communication with the appropriate team? I would be happy to provide our App ID, Submission ID, support case number and supporting documentation privately through an official Apple channel. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I would like to ask whether other developers are currently experiencing unusually long App Review delays for new apps. Here is the timeline for my app (Apple ID: 6759361892): Build 1 — Feb 19, 2026: Initial build submitted Feb 21, 2026: Rejected because ads were not working properly Build 2 — Feb 23, 2026: Updated build submitted Build 3 — Feb 26, 2026: Another updated build submitted Mar 11–18, 2026: Status remained “Waiting for Review” and never entered the “In Review” stage Mar 18, 2026: Submission cancelled and resubmitted Current status: Still “Waiting for Review” During this period, I have already tried several ways to resolve the issue: Contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times Submitted an expedited review request Sent several follow-up emails regarding the delay Contacted Apple Support and asked them to leave messages for the App Review team Each time, I was told that the situation would be checked or that the review would “begin shortly.” I have now received that same response multiple times, including after my expedited review request was accepted, but there has still been no visible progress or transition into active review. While browsing the Developer Forums, I also noticed that several recent posts seem to describe similar situations, especially involving new app submissions remaining stuck in “Waiting for Review.” So I would like to ask: Are other developers currently experiencing similar delays? Has anyone recently seen their app finally move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review” after a very long delay? Could this possibly be related to a broader App Review queue slowdown? I’m mainly trying to understand whether this is an isolated issue or something other developers are also currently facing. Any recent experiences or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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?

InstaShield 1.1.6 (Apple ID 6791182463) has been in "Waiting for Review" for over a month. The updated Paid Applications Schedule was pending on our account until October 14, 2026; it's accepted now and all agreements show Active. Expedite request and support emails haven't received a reply (case 102994201298). The update fixes import errors that block most of our iOS users: of 37 iOS users who signed up in the last 15 days, only 4 could complete an analysis on 1.1.5. The same fixes are already live on Android. Could someone from App Review please take a look? Thank you.

Apple ID: 6819042653 Team ID: 68B846UWG5 Hey there, this is not the first App, that I've submitted to the Appstore. I had a succesfully launched an app back in 2017-2018. I also went ahead and changed my account type from individual to an org via the DUNS number, hoping this would help. It has been over 14+ days already and I have requested an expedited review as well. I didn't receive any feedback or any updates. I tried to contact the support, but no one reached out to me yet. The App I'm submitting is one of the simplest apps you could imagine. It is only client sided, it is open source. No registration needed, no data is collected. Free app, no ads and no in app purchases either. I really cannot imagine what might be holding back this review. On Google Play it has been out for over 4 months now. But there is still no hope to publish via Appstore. Can someone help me out with this? Is there anything else that I could do?

Hi Apple Developer Community, I'm reaching out to share my situation and seek advice from developers who may have experienced something similar. Recently, my Apple Developer account received a Pending Termination Notice, and my app, FastWise: IF Fasting Timer (App ID: 6798288587), was removed from the App Store. Apple stated that the account had been flagged for alleged dishonest or fraudulent activity related to developer identity or account information, citing Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guideline 5.6.2. I submitted an official appeal to the App Review Board on October 8, 2026, explaining my situation and requesting a review of the decision. I also contacted Apple Developer Support by phone. However, as of October 16, I have not received any updates or response regarding my appeal. I'm concerned because the notice states that my developer membership may be terminated, earnings payments are paused, and app transfers are disabled. I fully respect Apple's policies and understand the importance of maintaining a trustworthy App Store ecosystem. I am willing to provide any additional information or documentation required to resolve this matter. I would appreciate guidance from the community on a few questions: Has anyone experienced a similar Pending Termination Notice and successfully appealed it? How long does Apple typically take to respond to a developer account termination appeal? Is there an official way to request a status update or escalation when an appeal has already been submitted? Are there any additional steps I should take while waiting for the App Review Board's response? App: FastWise: IF Fasting Timer App ID: 6798288587 Appeal submitted: October 8, 2026 Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I hope to resolve this situation fairly and continue developing apps for the Apple ecosystem. Thank you for your support!

Hi everyone, We are in a critical situation. Our app has been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status for 10 days now. We have a scheduled marketing campaign starting immediately with pre-allocated budget, and this delay is causing severe financial loss and blocking our entire launch timeline. We already submitted an Expedited Review request explaining the time-sensitive marketing event, but we have received no response. 10 days in "Waiting for Review" is unusually long for us. • Status: Waiting for Review • Days Waiting: 10 Days • Issue: Blocking scheduled marketing campaign Has anyone experienced a 10-day delay just waiting for the review to start recently? Is there any way to escalate this directly, or should we contact Apple Developer Support via phone/active chat? We don't want to cancel and resubmit to avoid losing our place in the queue. Any urgent advice is appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, My app TerraPulse (iOS 1.0, Apple ID: 6820235734) has been in “Waiting for Review” since Thursday 8 October 2026. Timeline: First submission received a Guideline 2.1 “Information Needed” request. On 8 October I replied in the Resolution Center with the requested information, added the details to the App Review notes, and resubmitted. Since then the status has not changed. On 13 October I contacted App Review through the Contact Us form but have not yet received a reply. This is my first app on a new developer account. Could someone from App Review please check whether the submission is still in the queue, or whether anything else is needed from me? I’m happy to provide a demo video or any further information straight away. Thank you for your help.

I'm trying to prepare my app for the iPhone Duo release. I'm now producing the screenshots for the Duo. Apple's guidance gives dimensions for folded and unfolded, but these dimensions are both different in height, so they would make them visually uneven on the App Store, which would undoubtedly be refused. My screenshots show the device on a coloured background. I have shots for both open landscape and closed portrait, but I'm unsure how to properly format them. Are there any examples that Apple have released for me to review?

Hello App Review team, Our first app, Armor Sandbox (Apple ID 6821128741), received a Guideline 2.1 "Information Needed" message on October 10. We replied within two hours with the requested screen recording and all seven answers, and resubmitted the same day. Since then, the app and its in-app purchase have been in "Waiting for Review" for 7 days (since October 10), with an expedited review request active. There have been no new messages from App Review. The game is already live on Google Play and players are asking for the iPhone version. Could you please check whether anything is blocking this submission or needed from our side? Thank you very much.

My New app version 1.0 stuck at waiting for review for 7 days. I know it takes long for new app but it takes too much this time. Since this is new app, I need to release it in time, so, is there anything I can do. But, update version of my old app took only 2 days which is submitted later than the new app. Is there anything I can do?

Hello, My app was reviewed and rejected on June 26, 2026 (3:48 PM). I fixed every issue mentioned by the App Review team and submitted a new build. After about one week, the app was still stuck in "Waiting for Review" and had never moved to "In Review." Thinking there might have been an issue with the submission itself, I canceled it and submitted it again. Submission ID: 0e03f336-27f3-42d0-9d15-a0df4e8ac77a Unfortunately, even after re-submitting, the app is still in "Waiting for Review", and I haven't received any communication explaining the delay. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? If so, how did you get the review process moving again? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.