Hello iOS Developer Community,
I have two apps stuck in "Waiting for Review" and would appreciate any advice from developers who have faced a similar situation.
📱 App 1 — BookAstors (User App) Submission ID: 33bc446c-42aa-425d-9eba-2b79e88e9c9f Version: iOS 1.0.4 (Build 15) Date Submitted: March 17, 2026 Waiting since: 6+ days
📱 App 2 — Admin BookAstors (Admin Panel) Submission ID: c8af128f-0666-492a-bd88-3a2cad64d74c Version: iOS 1.0.5 (Build 8) Date Submitted: February 28, 2026 Waiting since: 23+ days
Both apps are live on the App Store with an active user base. These updates contain critical bug fixes that our users and business operators are waiting on. The delay is directly impacting user experience and platform operations.
I submitted an Expedited Review Request for both apps and received Apple's confirmation: "We'll expedite review for BookAstors / Admin BookAstors."
However, even after the expedited request was accepted, neither app has moved from "Waiting for Review" to "In Review".
Has anyone experienced such long delays in 2026 even after an expedited review was approved? How long did it eventually take to move forward?
Any advice or shared experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Setu Hariyani