Hello,
I’m an independent developer and founder of a startup preparing for its first App Store launch.
Our application was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) for alleged similarity to other applications.
We believe the rejection may be related to an earlier version of our own application that existed exclusively for internal TestFlight testing under a different developer account. That version was never submitted for public App Store review.
We provided a detailed explanation to App Review and resubmitted the application without code changes, as we dispute the original finding.
Our current submission has now remained in “Waiting for Review” for over 60 hours.
We have already requested expedited review and opened a Developer Support case, but have received no substantive response.
Our business launch is time-sensitive, and the continued uncertainty is causing significant financial and operational difficulties.
Could an Apple App Review representative please advise whether there is a way to escalate this matter or arrange private communication with the appropriate team?
I would be happy to provide our App ID, Submission ID, support case number and supporting documentation privately through an official Apple channel.
Thank you.