Hi everyone, I'm experiencing an unusually long wait time for my TestFlight external build review and wanted to see if others are facing similar issues in 2026. Current Status:
- Platform: iOS
- App Version: 1.2.90 (Build 24)
- Build Type: TestFlight External Testing
- Current Status: In Review - not "Waiting for Review"
- Time in Current Status: Over 2 weeks
Submission Timeline:
- Current Submission: Wednesday at 9:49 AM (iOS 1.2.90 Build 24)
- Previous Submission: March 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM (iOS 1.2.90 Build 11) - Status: Completed (Rejected)
Full History:
- March 9, 2026 2:20 PM - Initial submission (Build 11)
- March 15, 2026 5:25 AM - Rejection from Apple
- March 24 - April 15, 2026 - Multiple back-and-forth communications (5 messages total)
- April 15, 2026 2:22 PM - Last response from Apple
- Recent (Wednesday 9:49 AM) - Resubmitted new build (Build 24)
- Current - Still "In Review" after 2+ weeks
What I've Tried:
- ✅ Addressed all rejection issues from the previous review
- ✅ Submitted a new build with higher build number (11 → 24)
- ✅ Submitted expedited review request through App Store Connect
- ✅ Contacted Apple Developer Support via email
- ✅ Requested phone callback for escalation
What Concerns Me:
- The build has been stuck in "In Review" status for over 2 weeks
- This is AFTER already going through a full review cycle (rejection + resubmission)
- Normal review times are supposed to be 24-48 hours, even with the 2026 backlog
- The previous review cycle took over 1 month (March 9 → April 15)
- This is completely blocking our beta testing program
Questions for the Community:
- Is anyone else experiencing 2+ week "In Review" times for TestFlight external builds in 2026?
- Does a previous rejection cause indefinite review delays on resubmission?
- Has anyone successfully resolved this by canceling and submitting a brand new build?
- Are there effective escalation paths beyond standard support channels?
- Could this indicate an account-level review issue?
What I Understand:
- Review times have increased in 2026 due to higher submission volumes
- Previous rejections can lead to more thorough reviews
- However, 2+ weeks "In Review" (not even "Waiting") seems abnormal
This delay is severely impacting our development timeline and beta testing plans. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help.