Hello everyone,
I've seen quite a few recent threads from developers stuck in long review queues, so greetings to all of you in the same boat.
Our iOS app has remained in "Waiting for Review" since its initial submission, with no movement, feedback, or messages in App Store Connect.
Timeline:
- Submitted: Aug 20, 2026
- Submission ID: 8ae4090b-e099-4eb1-8868-fc34af838cb2
- App ID: 6783428217
- Current status: still "Waiting for Review" (9+ days)
Steps already taken:
- Verified all agreements are accepted and there are no pending compliance items or messages on the submission
- Opened a support case on Aug 27 (Case ID: 20000148931150) — no response yet
- Filed an expedited review request, as our planned Aug 30 launch date is at risk
We haven't received any rejection or request for additional information. Could the App Review team please check whether this submission is stuck in the queue, and advise if any action is needed on our side?
Has anyone made it through a similar delay recently? What ended up unblocking it for you? the support case, an expedited request (if you had a planned release date?), or posting here?
I'll keep this thread updated with every step we take and every response we get, so others hitting this have a reference.