I'm hoping someone from Apple or another developer can help or share some advice. My app update has now been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 13 days. This is not a new app submission. It's an update that contains a fix for a critical bug currently affecting users in production. The fix has been ready for almost two weeks, but I simply can't get it to users because the update hasn't entered review. I've already submitted an Expedited Review Request, specifically explaining that there is a production issue affecting existing users. I've also tried contacting Apple through the available support channels, but so far I haven't been able to get any meaningful response or indication of when the review might begin. At this point, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult. Users are experiencing a bug that has already been fixed, I'm losing users and revenue because of it, and there doesn't seem to be anything I can do from my side. I completely understand that App Review can get busy, and I'm not asking to bypass the review process. I just need the update to actually enter the review process. Has anyone else recently experienced an update remaining in "Waiting for Review" for this long? Is there another escalation path I should try? And if someone from Apple happens to see this, I would really appreciate it if someone could look into the submission or point me in the right direction.

My first app submission has been sitting in "Waiting for Review" for seven days, and I would like to ask whether something is stuck on Apple's side. App: Rhyme Notes (Apple ID 6798802252) Submitted: August 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM Submission ID: 890bc26f-aa76-4a4c-89cb-b654cf5b1817 Items: iOS App 1.0 (build 4), one subscription group, two auto-renewable subscriptions Support Case: 20000138991260 All four items still show "Waiting for Review". None have moved to "In Review", none are flagged, and I have received no messages in App Store Connect. Everything on my side is complete and verified: the Paid Applications Agreement, bank account and tax forms are all Active; the version metadata, screenshots and age rating are complete; the app requires no sign-in, and my review notes explain that all functionality runs on-device and offline. Is there anything I can do here, or is this simply queue time? Any guidance would be appreciated.

I have a multi-platform app in the review process. Two versions are in review. When I submitted the third one, for iOS, the system is asking me to answer the age related questions. The answers are the same as for the other platform versions but the 'SAVE' button is grayed out so the only option I have is cancel. That was a few minutes ago. Now there is an edited button and a View button on the App Information page. But, it still won't let me submit for review. I must be missing something but I can't see it.

Hello Apple Developer Community, I’m looking for guidance regarding an unusually long App Review process for my first iOS app, Zivoo. The overall review and resubmission process has now been ongoing for more than a month. During the previous reviews, we received feedback from App Review. In response, the application was completely redesigned and the latest version contains a substantially revised core experience. The latest build is: App: Zivoo Platform: iOS Version: 2.1.4 (34) Submitted: August 10, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review The App Store description, screenshots, metadata, and Review Notes have also been fully updated to reflect the redesigned application. Detailed testing instructions have been provided for App Review. After more than a month of working through the review process, responding to feedback, redesigning the application, and preparing a new submission, the latest build is still waiting for review without any visible progress. I have also contacted App Review Status support to confirm whether any additional action is required from our side. Could someone from Apple please check whether this submission is progressing normally or whether it may require additional attention? I would also appreciate hearing from other developers who have experienced a similar delay after substantially redesigning an application following App Review feedback. Thank you for any guidance or assistance.

I have an individual Developer Program account (Team ID 9KS979K27N) with an incorrect legal entity record, and no way to fix it myself. The record shows my name in a shortened form, "Balder Adelgaard", and a former address in Denmark. My actual legal name is Balder Berg Adelgaard — as it appears on my passport, my Hellenic Police residence registration, and my Greek tax filings — and I now live in Chania, Greece. In the Edit Legal Entity dialog, the Name and Country or Region fields are both read-only, so I cannot correct either. The consequences: DSA trader verification failed on 9 August. Developer Support told me the likely causes are insufficient documentation or mismatched information. My identity documents cannot match a record showing a different name and a different country. Until this clears, I can't distribute in the EU. The W-8BEN and U.S. Certificate of Foreign Status pull Country of Incorporation and Permanent Residence from this record, read-only. Submitting them would certify the wrong country of tax residence, and they can't be amended afterwards. So I can't complete tax forms, can't add banking, and Paid Apps stays in Pending User Info. I opened case 20000126301700 on 2 August requesting the address correction. Twelve days, no reply. The related DSA case is 20000126290870. Is there a route to get a legal entity record corrected when the fields are locked? Has anyone had this resolved, and through which channel?

I recently submitted a new app for App Review, and it has been in “Waiting for Review” for longer than expected. I understand that review times can vary depending on Apple’s current workload, but I wanted to ask if other developers are currently experiencing similar delays. The submission is still showing “Waiting for Review”, and there are no messages or issues shown in App Store Connect. Is there currently a longer-than-usual App Review wait time? And is there anything I should do while waiting, or is it best to simply wait for the review to begin? Would appreciate any insight from developers who have recently gone through the same situation. Thank you!

Hi all, I hope someone from App Review can take a look My situation: QuidProQuote: Memory Keeper (app ID: 6791349683) is a simple cross-platform app where a single purchase unlocks both the macOS and iOS versions. Both versions were submitted from the same build/codebase. The problem is that while my macOS version has been approved and is now pending my release, the iOS version (submission ID: 9fba8d59-d9a7-4a09-bbbe-1d23035adbe1) has been "Waiting for Review" for 12 days now. 2026-07-30, ~4:30pm ET: Both macOS and iOS submissions entered "Waiting for Review" 2026-08-06, ~10am ET: macOS version approved, now Pending Developer Release 2026-08-11 (Today): iOS version still showing "Waiting for Review," 12 days with no status change This ends up being more than a normal wait because the purchase is shared across platforms... releasing the macOS version now would put it in front of customers without the iOS half of what they're paying for. I can't release the approved macOS build until the iOS version clears review, so the delay on one platform is effectively holding both hostage. I did file an expedited review request today (2026-08-11), received confirmation ("we'll expedite this review"). But I read advice that additionally it would be wise to register the problem here. Thanks for any visibility into this!

Hello, Our app was submitted on August 7 and has remained in “Waiting for Review” with no status change. This is now a launch-blocking issue for a scheduled enterprise customer rollout on August 13. Hundreds of participants are already scheduled for mobile user testing and are unable to proceed without the iOS app. We have submitted an expedited review request and contacted Developer Support, but have not received a response or any update from either channel. At this point, the App Review delay is directly blocking a committed enterprise launch and participant testing schedule. We would greatly appreciate any urgent assistance in getting this case reviewed or escalated to the appropriate App Review team. App Name: Satellica App Apple ID: 6797731123 Submission ID: b7105850-5a17-489d-907d-550febe3895a Thank you.

Hi Apple Developer Community, Our first iOS release (Version 1.0) has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since August 7 with no status change. We have already submitted an expedited review request due to a critical, time-sensitive business need this week. We have also tried contacting Apple Developer Support through multiple channels. We requested a phone callback but have been waiting for over six hours without being connected, and we have not yet been able to reach the support team. Could someone from Apple please advise whether there may be an issue with the submission, or whether there is any additional action we should take to help move the review forward? Any guidance or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Our app — a screen-time / focus app — has had no App Review activity for two weeks, and we believe the trigger was an automated Guideline 2.5.1 check that froze an otherwise actively progressing review. (This forum account is linked to the developer account in question; we can provide the App ID, bundle IDs, submission IDs, and support case numbers through any private channel on request.) Context: Jul 2–5: Our first submission (Version 1.0.0) was under active review. We went through several ordinary metadata / paywall-related iterations, and the reviewer responded within roughly 24 hours each time. Nothing related to Screen Time was raised in these human reviews of builds 9 and 10. Jul 8: After we submitted build 11 — which addressed the remaining human-review feedback — we received an automated Guideline 2.5.1 (Performance: Software Requirements) message stating that the app uses the Screen Time API but has not been submitted with the Family Controls entitlement, and that review of the submission cannot proceed. All reviewer activity stopped at that point, and there has been none since. What we verified: The Family Controls (Distribution) entitlement is granted to our account and assigned to all four bundle IDs (the main app plus its DeviceActivityMonitor, ShieldAction, and ShieldConfiguration extensions). We verified with codesign that com.apple.developer.family-controls = true is present in the code signature and embedded provisioning profile of every one of the four executables in the submitted IPA — so the entitlement named in the automated message is present in the flagged build. For context: builds 9 and 10, with an identical Screen Time API surface and identical entitlements (verified at the binary level with nm against the submitted artifacts), had been human-reviewed on Jul 2–5 with no Screen Time-related objection. We recognize those builds may simply not have reached the automated analysis stage before being superseded, so we do not draw firm conclusions from that. What we did anyway (build 12, submitted Jul 9): In case the automated check actually concerns the separate com.apple.developer.family-controls.app-and-website-usage entitlement (which we do not request and do not need), we removed every reference from our main app to the APIs associated with it: AuthorizationStatus.approvedWithDataAccess, ManagedSettings.Application.bundleIdentifier, ManagedSettings.Application.localizedDisplayName, ManagedSettings.ActivityCategory.localizedDisplayName, and ManagedSettings.WebDomain.domain. We verified with nm that none of the four executables in the build 12 IPA reference these APIs. The app does not use FamilyActivityData, DeviceActivityReport, app usage events, web usage events, or App and Website Usage data access. No automated message has appeared for build 12. What has happened since: Jul 9–14: No reviewer activity on build 12. We filed an expedited review request and opened two Developer Support cases (Jul 8 and Jul 14). No response to any of them. Around Jul 15: Hoping to clear the frozen state, we cancelled and resubmitted the same Version 1.0.0 / build 12. Around Jul 17: Filed a second expedited review request for the new submission. Jul 22 (today): The new submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since Jul 15, with no reviewer activity and no reply to either support case or either expedite request. What we are asking: Could someone check whether the Jul 8 automated flag is still attached to the app record and blocking reviewer assignment, and help get the current submission assigned to a reviewer? If the automated check flags build 12 again, could the message specify which entitlement and which binary / API references triggered it, so we can address it precisely? We can provide codesign output, entitlement plists, provisioning profile dumps, and nm symbol listings on request. Thank you.

Hello, our team is currently in the process of adapting our app for UIScene lifecycle and Liquid Glass. When building with Xcode 26 and iOS 27 Simulator, we see the following message in the console: "UIScene life cycle is now required when building with the latest SDKs. Apps that don't adopt will fail to launch." If we build the app with Xcode 27 without scenes implemented, it crashes on launch as expected. To plan our development roadmap, we would like to clarify the following: 1. Behavior of Xcode 26 builds: Can builds created with Xcode 26 (without UIScene support) still be submitted to the App Store, and will they continue to launch without crashing for users updating to future iOS versions? 2. Xcode 26 submission deadline: Until what exact date will Apple continue accepting App Store submissions built with Xcode 26? Thank you for your guidance!

Hello, My app Air Finder - My Device Tracker (Apple ID: 1490211589) seems to be stuck in the App Review process and I'd like to check if something might be wrong with my submission. Timeline: Submission for review: Jul 30, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review Waiting time: 7 days as of Aug 6, 2026 My app reviews are typically approved within 1-2 business days, so I suppose this delay seems to be unusual. Please help review this submission as soon as possible! I have a timeline for publishing app version that cannot be delayed for this long. Any guidance would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hello, Our game is scheduled for official release tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, and we would like to request an expedited review. This build was first submitted on July 23 and has been in the review process for about two weeks; our latest submission is currently in "Waiting for Review" status. All marketing and promotional campaigns have already been rolled out based on the August 5 launch date. This date is especially important because the new theatrical film of the original animation 'Catch! Teenieping' premieres on the same day, and the game is planned to launch alongside the film. The previous film drew over 1 million moviegoers, becoming the first Korean animation to do so in 12 years. Many children and family fans have long been looking forward to this day. This is the first official match-3 puzzle game based on the Teenieping IP, and we have put great care into making it a game families can enjoy together. After launch, we are fully committed to operating the game responsibly in compliance with the App Store guidelines. We apologize for the urgent request and would sincerely appreciate it if the review could be completed in time. App Name: Teeniping Magic Match App Apple ID: 6786589102 App Bundle ID: com.plaium.tmm

Hello, My iOS app, Chef Library, version 1.2.0, has remained in “Waiting for Review” for several days. App Store Connect shows no unresolved issues, missing information, or messages from App Review. I contacted Apple Developer Support on July 28 and followed up again on July 30. Both messages appear under support case 20000121706395, but I have not received a response and the review has not started. The submission details are: App: Chef Library Platform: iOS Version: 1.2.0 Current status: Waiting for Review Support case: 20000121706395 Could an Apple representative please check whether this submission is progressing normally or whether it has become stuck in the review queue? If anything is required from me, I am ready to provide it immediately. Thank you, Bart

Hello everyone, I’m writing this post in the hope of hearing from other developers who may have experienced a similar situation, and to better understand whether this level of action without transparency is common. Our company, VISION VENTURES TEKNOLOJİ TASARIM VE PAZARLAMA A.Ş., is the developer of Watchlabb, an app that has been available on the App Store for approximately six months. Watchlabb is not an online watch retailer. We do not own watches, buy watches, or sell watches. Our platform simply connects independent buyers and sellers of authentic watches, allowing them to publish listings, create auctions, and communicate directly with each other. From the very beginning, our goal has been to build one of Turkey’s safest marketplaces for authentic watches. To achieve this, we have invested significant effort into protecting users by: Reviewing listings before publication. Rejecting counterfeit and replica watches. Verifying user identities. Moderating marketplace activity. Building a transparent and trustworthy environment for collectors and buyers. In other words, our platform exists to prevent fraud, not enable it. Despite this, Apple terminated our entire corporate Developer Program membership under Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. The notice states that Apple has “documented indications of fraudulent conduct associated with your account.” However, it does not explain: What specific conduct allegedly violated the agreement. Which feature, transaction, listing, or activity is involved. Whether the concern relates to a specific user. What evidence led Apple to this conclusion. Before the termination: We never received a warning. We were never informed that our account was under investigation. We were never asked to provide additional information. We were never given an opportunity to explain or correct anything. Even more confusing, our latest app update was approved through App Review just three days before our developer account was terminated. This decision affects much more than our company. We currently have approximately: 2,800 registered users, hundreds of active listings, ongoing auctions, professional stores operating on our platform. Many businesses rely on our application to reach customers, and many users depend on it to buy and sell authentic watches safely. As a registered company, we have contractual obligations, commercial partnerships, and responsibilities toward both our sellers and our users. Having our entire developer account terminated without knowing what specific conduct Apple believes occurred has placed both our business and our community in an extremely difficult position. We fully support Apple’s efforts to protect users and maintain the integrity of the App Store. Those are values we share. What we struggle to understand is how such a severe action can be taken without identifying the specific facts behind the allegation or giving a company the opportunity to respond before permanently terminating its developer account. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation? Were you able to obtain more detailed information from Apple or successfully resolve the issue? Any advice or shared experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

App update stuck in “Waiting for Review” after replacing an approved build (possible queue issue?) Hello, I would like to know whether other developers are experiencing a similar issue with App Review this weeks. App: Spherag IOT Platform: iOS Current build: 1.2.34 (234) Status: Waiting for Review Timeline Friday, July 24: build 1.2.30 was reviewed and approved successfully. We decided not to release that approved build. Monday, July 27: we removed it from release and submitted 1.2.31 (231). Build 1.2.31 remained in Waiting for Review for about 3 days and never moved to In Review. We then submitted 1.2.34 (234), Today, August 04: after waiting several days with no progress, we removed the submission and re-submitted the same build, 1.2.34 (234), which is currently still in Waiting for Review. I have already opened two Developer Support cases regarding this issue, but I have not yet received a resolution. What concerns me most is that, after submitting build 1.2.34, the version history in App Store Connect appears inconsistent and previous entries are displayed as 1.2.34 (234). This makes me wonder whether there could be a display issue or a problem with the review queue state. All Agreements, Tax and Banking information are active, and all required metadata, privacy details, export compliance and age rating information are complete. This delay is becoming difficult to manage operationally: one release is already blocked, a second release is now waiting, and a third release will likely be ready before the current submission is reviewed. Has anyone experienced a new submission remaining in “Waiting for Review” for several days after withdrawing a previously approved build and submitting a newer build? If so, did it eventually move to review automatically, or was any action from Apple required? Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing unusually long App Review delays. My app has been in "Waiting for Review" since July 22 at 11:04 PM, and it still hasn't entered the review process. As of today, it's been nearly two weeks with no review activity. I understand that review times can vary depending on workload, app category, and other factors, but this is significantly longer than what I've experienced before. Has anyone else recently faced similar delays? How long did your app remain in "Waiting for Review"? Did it eventually get reviewed without taking any action? Did contacting Apple Developer Support help in your case? I'm mainly trying to understand whether this is a broader issue affecting other developers or if I should reach out to Apple Support. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Hello, All of my submissions across my account have been stuck in review for many weeks, which is well outside my normal turnaround. These are apps that have historically been approved within 24 hours or 2-3 days. Those updates are time critical. Singapore MRT just updated on 12 July. We are losing installs and impressions largely because of this, especially no reason is given. App: Singapore MRT Map Route Apple ID: 536957287 / Version: 3.0.1 App: Singapore MRT Map Route(Pro) Apple ID: 475976737 / Version: 3.0.0 App: Epic Cards Battle Apple ID: 1003611640/ Version: 2.6.3 On my side everything appears complete: metadata, build, review notes, demo account credentials, and all agreements in Agreements, Tax, and Banking are accepted. There are no messages in Resolution Center and App Store Connect shows no action required from me. I have contacted Developer Support but have not received a actual response. Could someone please confirm whether these submissions are correctly queued, or whether something is blocking them that requires action on my side? Thank you.

Hello, I'm experiencing a serious issue with my Apple Developer account. Every app I submit stays in "Waiting for Review" for more than a month. This is not happening with just one app—it affects every app I submit. Here are the details: Every submission remains in Waiting for Review for over a month. The status never changes to In Review. I have already contacted Apple Developer Support. I also submitted an Expedited Review request, but the apps are still waiting. The apps fully comply with the App Store Review Guidelines and are complete and functional. At this point, I'm trying to understand whether there could be an issue with my developer account or if there is another reason causing all of my submissions to remain stuck in the queue. Has anyone experienced the same issue recently? If an Apple engineer sees this post, I would greatly appreciate any guidance or if my account could be checked. Thank you.

I'm looking for advice because I've been facing the same issue with every app submission on my Apple Developer account. Every app I submit remains in "Waiting for Review" for more than one month. The status never changes to "In Review", regardless of the app. Here's what I've already done: Contacted Apple Developer Support. Submitted an Expedited Review request. Waited well beyond the normal review timeframe. Verified that my apps are complete, functional, and comply with the App Store Review Guidelines. The problem is not limited to a single app. It affects every new submission and every app update I send for review. At this point, I'm wondering if there could be an issue with my developer account that is preventing my submissions from entering the review process. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? If so, how was it resolved? If an Apple engineer or App Review team member sees this post, I would be very grateful if someone could check whether there is an issue with my developer account or advise me on what I should do next. Thank you very much for your time and any assistance.