Hello Apple App Review Team and fellow developers,
I'm an independent developer preparing to launch my first iOS application, Workout Alarm: Wakeletics, and I'm experiencing an unusually long wait for App Review.
App Details:
- App Name: Workout Alarm: Wakeletics
- Apple App ID: 6812064201
- Platform: iOS
- Version: 1.0.0
- Submitted: October 22, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM CDT
- Current Status: Waiting for Review
As of October 28, my app has been waiting for almost six days without moving to "In Review". I have not received any feedback or requests for additional information in App Store Connect.
I've verified that the App Review Information is complete, including detailed testing instructions, contact information, explanations of the app's functionality, and an attached demonstration video.
I also contacted Apple Developer Support on October 27 to check whether anything might be blocking the review, but I have not received a response yet.
I understand that first-time submissions may require additional verification. However, given Apple's published review-time estimates and the similar delays reported by other developers this month, I wanted to ask:
- Is there currently a broader backlog affecting first-time iOS app submissions?
- Could someone from the App Review team confirm whether my submission is correctly queued?
- Is there anything else I should check or provide without withdrawing and resubmitting the app?
I would greatly appreciate any guidance or clarification.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
Sam
Developer of Wakeletics