I paid the $99 annual Apple Developer Program membership fee and submitted my first iOS game, Pippin Plaza, for App Store review on July 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM. Apple publicly states that most app submissions are reviewed within approximately 24 to 48 hours. It has now been nearly 12 days, and my submission is still sitting in “Waiting for Review.” It has never entered “In Review.” There has been no request for additional information, no message from App Review, no explanation for the delay, and no indication that anyone has looked at the submission. I understand that review times can vary and that a first release may sometimes require additional time. However, nearly 12 days without even entering review is far beyond Apple’s publicly stated review timeframe and does not appear to be a normal delay. I contacted Apple Developer Support on July 29, 2026 through the App Review Status support category. Case ID: 20000122288868 Despite contacting support, I have still received no reply, no explanation, and no update regarding the submission. Developers are required to pay Apple $99 annually before they are allowed to distribute apps through the App Store. It is therefore reasonable to expect that a completed submission will at least enter the review process within a reasonable period, or that Apple will communicate when there is a significant delay. Is this currently considered normal for first-time app submissions? At what point should a developer conclude that a submission is stuck rather than merely delayed? Why has there been no response from Apple Developer Support since July 29, despite the submission already being delayed far beyond the stated review timeframe? I am not asking for special treatment, guaranteed approval, or an expedited review. I am asking for my completed submission to enter the review process, or for Apple to explain why it has remained untouched for nearly 12 days.

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.

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 everyone, I submitted an app to App Store Connect on August 18th, and it has been stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status ever since. Normally, my submissions are reviewed and resolved within about 2 days, but this time it is approaching the 3-day mark without any status change. Is it normal to wait this long in the current queue? Has anyone else noticed a recent slowdown in review times, or should I consider rejecting and resubmitting the binary? Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

Hello, My iOS app, Vagus Fit, has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since August 12, 2026 at approximately 3:46 PM. It has now been about 9 days and the submission has still never entered “In Review.” App: Vagus Fit Version: 1.3.0 Platform: iOS Submitted: August 12, 2026 at approximately 3:46 PM Current status: Waiting for Review Developer Support Case ID: 20000142078727 I already contacted Apple Developer Support through the App Review Status contact form several days ago, but I have not received a response or any update. I have also checked App Store Connect and I do not see any messages, missing information, rejection, or action required from my side. I understand that review times can vary, but this delay is significantly longer than the normal review timeframe. Could someone from Apple please check whether my submission and existing Developer Support case are progressing normally, or escalate the case if necessary? Thank you.

Hello App Review team, I am requesting urgent assistance with my app review. Our previous build was approved around 5 weeks after our expected launch date, and last week we had to resubmit with a couple bugs that were fixed during the last review process. It has been 6 days since that submission, with an expedited review, and we are now 6 weeks past our launch date which has resulted in financial losses and dozens of media outlets notified weekly of delays. We would really appreciate if our latest build can be approved, as there are only minor bug fixes since the last one. Apple ID: 6748958042 Original Submission Date: 06/30/2026 Latest Submission Date: 08/14/2026 Current Status: Waiting for Review Support Case #: 20000141845140 Given the previous approval and minor changes since that build, we would greatly appreciate any escalation or update on the status of this review as we are incurring daily losses due to the review delay. Thank you!

Hello, My iOS app, CheckMe, has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since July 28, 2026. App: CheckMe Version: 1.0 Build: 1.0.4 (25) Platform: iOS Submitted: July 28, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review The submission has now been waiting for approximately 20 days and has never moved to “In Review”. I contacted Apple Developer Support on August 10 regarding the review status. I received an automatic confirmation that my support request was received, but I have not received a response from the App Review team. I have now also sent a follow-up requesting that the case be escalated. There are no messages or requests for additional information visible in App Store Connect, and I am not aware of anything currently required from my side. Could someone from Apple please check whether the submission may be stuck in the review queue, or whether there is anything preventing it from entering review? I can provide the Support Case ID and Submission ID privately if needed. Thank you.

I removed version 21.0 (build 23.0/25) from the review queue 3 days ago because I needed to submit an updated build. Since then, every attempt to resubmit gives this error: "You've reached the maximum number of submissions allowed in review for this platform. To submit another, wait until one of your existing submissions has been reviewed or remove one from review." The App Review page still shows the submission as stuck/processing, and it hasn't cleared after 3 days. I already opened a support ticket but haven't heard back yet. Has anyone else run into a submission stuck in a "cancellation in progress" state for this long? Is there anything else I can do besides wait for support to manually clear it? App: Nexora AI Version: 21.0 Build: 25.0 Any guidance appreciated, this is blocking a time-sensitive release. #App Store Connect, #AppSubmission, #AppReview

My new app version 1.0 has bee in waiting fore review status for 7 days. I already updated my other old app version and it took only 2 days, so there is nothing wrong with my account. I have to release my new app in time, so is there anything I can do.

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?

Apple ID: 6764726742 Submission ID: 7d01167a-a18f-4fea-b4f4-dddb9b8ddae1 Submission Date: August 8, 2026, 4:58 PM We have already checked App Store Connect and the Resolution Center, and there are no messages, requests for additional information, or rejection notices. The status simply hasn’t changed since it entered “In Review” last week. While I’m aware that some submissions may require additional time, a full week in the “In Review” status without any feedback or resolution seems significantly outside the normal range and is a bit concerning for our team. Is there any recommended way to get a status update on this specific case, other than just waiting? Any guidance or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help! If an Apple staff member sees this, please let me know if any additional action is needed from my side

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.