App Stuck in "Waiting for Review" Since May 18 – No Response from Support

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Created Jun ’26

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I submitted an updated version of my app for review on May 18, 2026, and its status has remained "Waiting for Review" ever since. It has now been more than two weeks without any progress or communication from Apple.

To resolve the issue, I have:

Submitted multiple support tickets through Apple Developer Support.
Received the standard message that I would receive a response within 48 hours.
Waited more than 15 days, but have not received any reply to any of my tickets.
Attempted to contact Developer Support by phone during U.S. business hours, but after waiting on hold for more than two hours, I was unable to reach anyone.

This delay is affecting my ability to release important updates to my users, and I am running out of options.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation recently? Is there any other channel or escalation process that I can use to get assistance or have my submission reviewed?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer 1

JayKukadiya OP

2w

Still, I didn't receive any favourable response. Please help me!!

Answer 2

iTarek OP

2w

No one is helping in this forum. Even when calling or contact via email.

"Apple becomes Google"

This is crazy—they have a problem, and no one on the app review team cares.

I guess I’ll take this issue to the press. Maybe then they’ll wake up from this deep sleep.

Answer 3

JayKukadiya OP

2w

I really appreciate it. It helps to know I'm not the only developer facing this issue.

My primary intention with this post is to find a way to get my app reviewed and published as soon as possible. The app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" since May 18, 2026, and despite multiple support requests, I haven't received any meaningful update.

If an Apple representative sees this thread, I'd sincerely appreciate any assistance or guidance. And if anyone in the community has found a successful way to resolve a similar situation, I'd be grateful if you could share your experience.

Thank you.

Answer 4

ndev26 OP

2w

This is poor. Communication should be paramount to Apple, considering its developers are the backbone to App Store. I think there are too many quantity-over-quality apps being submitted at the moment and the system is simply overwhelmed. What a shame. I hope you get the response and approval you need!