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This app is currently unavailable for Analytics
20 days passed since I released the app. According to Trends it has 30+ installs and 10 In-App purchases. When will I finally get analytics? Can't wait to see it, because I'm actively promoting my app and I wish to know the marketing performance. All that I see now in App Store Connect is this message: Other apps have no signs of this issue, I assume that the analytics is missing because the app is new. The question is "when"? :)
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Seeking Compliance Feedback on Age Assurance & Parental Consent Workflow (iOS 26 APIs)
Context: We are developing an SDK to support global age verification regulations (e.g., Texas HB 18, Brazil’s LGPD). We plan to use the DeclaredAgeRange and PermissionKit frameworks. We want to verify if our proposed "Block-by-Default" sequence for non-compliant states is legally and policy-compliant according to Apple’s standards. Detailed Workflow Description: Initial Authentication: After the user logs in, the SDK calls requestAgeRange(ageGates: 13, 16, 18). Handling Sharing Status: If Declined: If the user declines age sharing (.declinedSharing), the SDK blocks app access and displays a popup guiding them to enable sharing in System Settings. Age Verification Results: Adult (VERIFIED, 18+): Immediate access to the game. Non-Regulated Region (UNKNOWN): Access to the game is allowed. Minor (SUPERVISED, 13-17): Step A (Age Gate): We check if they are 13+. If they are under 13, we block access and show an "Underage" notice. Step B (Family Sharing): If they are 13+, we check if Family Sharing is linked. If NOT linked, we block access and show a guide to set up Family Sharing. Significant Update & Parental Consent: If a "Significant App Update" requires consent (via requiredRegulatoryFeatures), we call AskCenter.shared.ask with a SignificantAppUpdateTopic. If Approved: The minor is allowed to proceed to the game. If Denied/Pending: Access is blocked, and a "Parental Consent Required" notice is displayed. Information Unavailable (REQUIRED): If age info cannot be verified, access is blocked with a guide on how to provide age information. Specific Questions for Feedback: Blocking for Non-Consent: In regions where Age Assurance is legally required, is it acceptable under App Store Review Guidelines to block app functionality for users who choose .declinedSharing? Mandatory Family Sharing: Is it permissible to require Family Sharing for 13-17-year-old minors to access the app, or must we provide alternative parental verification methods (e.g., credit card verification) for those not using Family Sharing? VPC Compliance: Does using SignificantAppUpdateTopic via AskCenter satisfy the "Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC)" requirements for regulations like Texas HB 18 or Brazil's LGPD for initial gameplay access? User Experience (UX): Does this "Strict Blocking" approach for unverified or non-consented states violate any policies regarding "App Functionality" or "Data Privacy," even if implemented for legal compliance?
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App Stuck in "Waiting for Review" for Over 4 Weeks – No Response from App Review Team
Hello, My app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over 4 weeks since March 27, 2026. I have submitted expedited review requests twice via the App Review contact form but received no response at all. App Name: Buja Driving Group Version: iOS 1.0 (build 1.0.6 build 13) Submission ID: ed80816c-5cba-46f3-b8e6-b9d7db91a779 Submitted: March 27, 2026 Support Case ID: 102858744084 This is a designated driver request app serving Korean users. The previous 3 submissions of the same version were cancelled and resubmitted, which may have caused issues in the review queue. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Is there any way to further escalate this to get a response from the App Review team? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Can not upload Archieve
Hello, For the past few days, whenever I tried to release a new app version on App Store Connect, I kept getting an "Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been updated" loop — 403 Notarization Error, which prevented me from publishing a new release. I noticed today that the issue has been resolved, but now I'm unable to upload the archive for the new app version.
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Testlight error
Hello everyone I'm currently experiencing an error when submitting a public link for internal downloads. When I submit and review, it says: "There was an error processing your request. Please try again later." I've reported this to the support team but haven't received a response yet. I would be very grateful if the technical team on this forum could help me. Case ID: 102861441465
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App Stuck in Review for 20+ Days After Escalation – Support Responding but No Progress
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a serious issue with my app review process on App Store (Apple ID: 6760103989). My app has been stuck in review for a very long time — I’ve contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, had my case escalated, waited over 20 days after escalation, requested an expedited review, and already posted on the forum. I received this response from Apple (Mar ’12): “Thank you for your post. We're investigating and will contact you in App Store Connect to provide further assistance. If you continue to experience issues during review, please contact us.” However, since then, there has been no follow-up, the app is still stuck, and there is no reviewer activity (no login detected in my app). At this point, I’m extremely frustrated and actively losing users who pre-subscribed for the iOS app on release. I don’t understand what is causing the delay, whether something is wrong with my app, or what I can do to move the process forward. Has anyone experienced something similar or found a way to resolve this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Guideline 4.3(b) Spam rejection again and again – need help from App Review experts
My iOS app is getting repeatedly rejected under Guideline 4.3(b) Spam. Apple says the app is astrology / horoscope category, but the app is actually a B2B partner dashboard for verified consultants and contains no horoscope content. We already: Removed astrology keywords Renamed the app Changed metadata Restricted login Removed China region Explained multiple times to App Review Still getting same rejection again and again. Has anyone successfully resolved 4.3(b) spam rejection for astrology / consultation / marketplace apps? What exact change finally worked? Should we appeal? Request call? Change bundle? New app? Different category? Need expert advice urgently.
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App Store Guideline 4.3(b): A Barrier to Meaningful Innovation?
After months of hard work developing an app with unique mechanics and a distinct user experience, we recently faced a rejection under Guideline 4.3(b) (Spam/Saturated Category). The feedback we received stated that there are "already enough of these apps on the App Store." While we completely understand Apple's need to filter out low-quality clones, it feels like this guideline sometimes overlooks genuine originality. The most frustrating part for independent developers is that the category you fall into seems to matter more than the actual value your app provides. Whether the app is positioned in lifestyle, entertainment, or productivity, a rigid "category quota" can prevent reviewers from truly seeing the unique features we built. This creates a significant hurdle for new entrants and makes it incredibly difficult for fresh ideas to break into established categories. It feels less about the quality of the application and more about timing—as if early arrivers have a permanent advantage over newcomers, regardless of how much innovation the new app brings to the table. Ultimately, we believe this limits consumer choice. Users deserve the opportunity to discover and decide between new, modern alternatives, rather than having their options restricted by a pre-determined saturation limit. We hope Apple reconsiders how 4.3(b) is applied, ensuring that the App Store remains a place where truly innovative apps, regardless of their category, have a fair chance to be evaluated on their own merits.
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Still in “Waiting for Review” despite multiple support cases and an accepted expedited review
Hello, I am posting here to ask whether anyone has recently experienced a similar situation. My app has remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time. Timeline: The initial submission stayed in “Waiting for Review” for about 10 days I assumed it might be related to a temporary queue or system issue, so I canceled that submission and resubmitted The current submission was resubmitted on March 19, 2026 It is still showing “Waiting for Review” I have contacted Apple through multiple support cases regarding this issue. Some of those cases have not received a response, and despite these inquiries, there has still been no visible review activity. In addition, I submitted an expedited review request on March 17, 2026. Later, on March 31, 2026, I received a response from Apple Developer Support confirming that the expedited review request had been accepted and that the review should begin shortly. However, even after that response, the submission still remains in “Waiting for Review,” and there has been no visible change indicating that the actual review has started. For reference, the related support case IDs are: 102846840976 102853198849 I have also already reviewed and updated the relevant account-side items, including agreements/contracts and related App Store Connect requirements, and I do not see any visible issue on my side. Current status: No rejection No “In Review” status No visible error in App Store Connect At this point, I am trying to understand whether: this is currently a known review queue delay, it is normal for an accepted expedited review to remain in “Waiting for Review” for this long, or there may be some hidden submission or account issue that does not appear in App Store Connect. If anyone has experienced a similar situation recently, I would appreciate hearing whether the review eventually started on its own or whether any additional action was required. Thank you.
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Still in “Waiting for Review” despite multiple support cases and an accepted expedited review
Hello, I am posting here to ask whether anyone has recently experienced a similar situation. My app has remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time. Timeline: The initial submission stayed in “Waiting for Review” for about 10 days I assumed it might be related to a temporary queue or system issue, so I canceled that submission and resubmitted The current submission was resubmitted on March 19, 2026 It is still showing “Waiting for Review” I have contacted Apple through multiple support cases regarding this issue. Some of those cases have not received a response, and despite these inquiries, there has still been no visible review activity. In addition, I submitted an expedited review request on March 17, 2026. Later, on March 31, 2026, I received a response from Apple Developer Support confirming that the expedited review request had been accepted and that the review should begin shortly. However, even after that response, the submission still remains in “Waiting for Review,” and there has been no visible change indicating that the actual review has started. For reference, the related support case IDs are: 102846840976 102853198849 I have also already reviewed and updated the relevant account-side items, including agreements/contracts and related App Store Connect requirements, and I do not see any visible issue on my side. Current status: No rejection No “In Review” status No visible error in App Store Connect At this point, I am trying to understand whether: this is currently a known review queue delay, it is normal for an accepted expedited review to remain in “Waiting for Review” for this long, or there may be some hidden submission or account issue that does not appear in App Store Connect. If anyone has experienced a similar situation recently, I would appreciate hearing whether the review eventually started on its own or whether any additional action was required. Thank you.
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My App stuck in "Waiting for Review" 50 Days
Hello everyone, My app (ID: 6758741935) was submitted on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM, 2026, and has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" status for over 50 days. I contacted Developer Support and received confirmation that it's proceeding normally, but no update since. On average, Apple reviews 90 percent of apps within 24 hours. However, there might be cases that need more review time, but mine exceeds 50 days.. Any recent experiences with long queues? Thanks!
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Waiting over 3 weeks for a tiny point release.
Now I consider myself a pretty patient person. But I have been waiting over 3 weeks for a very simple app review of a point release of my app. Which is holding up months of work which is live on android. I have tried the accelerate your review process and it led no where. It's quite disappointing that things like this happen and there seems no accountability or tracking for its resolution.
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My App Has Been Stuck in Waiting for Review Since March 7, 2026
Hello everyone, My app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for a long time, and I would like to know whether this is normal or whether I should take any additional action. App name: ختمة يومية Submission date: March 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM Current status: Waiting for Review I have already completed the required app information, including the TestFlight/App Review details, and there are no visible missing items in App Store Connect. I would like to ask: Is this review delay normal at the moment? Has anyone experienced a similar delay recently? Is there anything else I should check in App Store Connect? Would contacting App Review again help in this case? I would appreciate any advice or shared experience. Thank you.
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Updating Apps on the AppStore no longer working for me.
I have been using Swift Playground to build and submit my apps to the appstore for around three years now. Recently I uploaded two of my apps but now when I submit them for approval an error is issued… “Unable to Add for Review”… (see pic attached). I don’t understand it because Playground does not use Xcode as far as I am aware? Can someone advise me what I can do to resolve this? Is it something I have to wait to be fixed by an Apple update?
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Please HELP, $343 proceeds but only $258 paid, what explains the gap?
Hi everyone Please i need someone to explain this, I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar with their payments. In March, in App Store Connect → Trends → Proceeds, I can see that my total proceeds are $343. However, in Payments and Financial Reports, Apple shows that they will pay me only $258 USD. From what I understand, taxes and Apple’s commission are already deducted when calculating proceeds, so I’m confused about why there is still such a big difference between the proceeds amount and the final payment. Has anyone faced this before or knows what could explain this gap? Thanks in advance for your help!
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App stuck in “Waiting for Review” while other submissions review normally
I have a submission that has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than expected, while other apps submitted from the same developer account during the same period were reviewed and approved quickly (under 2 days). Current pending submission App Store Connect ID: 6760300948 Waiting for Review - Mar 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM Related history (previous record for the same app functionality) App Store Connect ID: 6759011698 Status history: Waiting for Review - Feb 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM Developer Rejected - Feb 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM Ready for Review - Feb 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM Waiting for Review - Feb 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM Developer Rejected - Mar 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM I withdrew that earlier submission out of frustration after attempting to reduce review friction (first by changing metadata/review notes, then by withdrawing it altogether). The current pending submission (ID 6760300948) uses very conservative metadata and includes demo mode to allow straightforward testing. Can the App Review team check why submission ID 6760300948 is not progressing from “Waiting for Review”, and advise what the problem is or what information is needed to move it forward? Related similar thread: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/782319
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App Store Connect Analytics Not Showing Data
My app store connect not showing data from last month (November 2020). But it's available on December 2020 and other months. Here's the screenshot: https://postimg[dot]cc/9DLm8FRJ How this happen? please help how to fix this. Thank you.
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This app is currently unavailable for Analytics
20 days passed since I released the app. According to Trends it has 30+ installs and 10 In-App purchases. When will I finally get analytics? Can't wait to see it, because I'm actively promoting my app and I wish to know the marketing performance. All that I see now in App Store Connect is this message: Other apps have no signs of this issue, I assume that the analytics is missing because the app is new. The question is "when"? :)
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Seeking Compliance Feedback on Age Assurance & Parental Consent Workflow (iOS 26 APIs)
Context: We are developing an SDK to support global age verification regulations (e.g., Texas HB 18, Brazil’s LGPD). We plan to use the DeclaredAgeRange and PermissionKit frameworks. We want to verify if our proposed "Block-by-Default" sequence for non-compliant states is legally and policy-compliant according to Apple’s standards. Detailed Workflow Description: Initial Authentication: After the user logs in, the SDK calls requestAgeRange(ageGates: 13, 16, 18). Handling Sharing Status: If Declined: If the user declines age sharing (.declinedSharing), the SDK blocks app access and displays a popup guiding them to enable sharing in System Settings. Age Verification Results: Adult (VERIFIED, 18+): Immediate access to the game. Non-Regulated Region (UNKNOWN): Access to the game is allowed. Minor (SUPERVISED, 13-17): Step A (Age Gate): We check if they are 13+. If they are under 13, we block access and show an "Underage" notice. Step B (Family Sharing): If they are 13+, we check if Family Sharing is linked. If NOT linked, we block access and show a guide to set up Family Sharing. Significant Update & Parental Consent: If a "Significant App Update" requires consent (via requiredRegulatoryFeatures), we call AskCenter.shared.ask with a SignificantAppUpdateTopic. If Approved: The minor is allowed to proceed to the game. If Denied/Pending: Access is blocked, and a "Parental Consent Required" notice is displayed. Information Unavailable (REQUIRED): If age info cannot be verified, access is blocked with a guide on how to provide age information. Specific Questions for Feedback: Blocking for Non-Consent: In regions where Age Assurance is legally required, is it acceptable under App Store Review Guidelines to block app functionality for users who choose .declinedSharing? Mandatory Family Sharing: Is it permissible to require Family Sharing for 13-17-year-old minors to access the app, or must we provide alternative parental verification methods (e.g., credit card verification) for those not using Family Sharing? VPC Compliance: Does using SignificantAppUpdateTopic via AskCenter satisfy the "Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC)" requirements for regulations like Texas HB 18 or Brazil's LGPD for initial gameplay access? User Experience (UX): Does this "Strict Blocking" approach for unverified or non-consented states violate any policies regarding "App Functionality" or "Data Privacy," even if implemented for legal compliance?
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App Stuck in "Waiting for Review" for Over 4 Weeks – No Response from App Review Team
Hello, My app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over 4 weeks since March 27, 2026. I have submitted expedited review requests twice via the App Review contact form but received no response at all. App Name: Buja Driving Group Version: iOS 1.0 (build 1.0.6 build 13) Submission ID: ed80816c-5cba-46f3-b8e6-b9d7db91a779 Submitted: March 27, 2026 Support Case ID: 102858744084 This is a designated driver request app serving Korean users. The previous 3 submissions of the same version were cancelled and resubmitted, which may have caused issues in the review queue. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Is there any way to further escalate this to get a response from the App Review team? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Can not upload Archieve
Hello, For the past few days, whenever I tried to release a new app version on App Store Connect, I kept getting an "Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been updated" loop — 403 Notarization Error, which prevented me from publishing a new release. I noticed today that the issue has been resolved, but now I'm unable to upload the archive for the new app version.
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Testlight error
Hello everyone I'm currently experiencing an error when submitting a public link for internal downloads. When I submit and review, it says: "There was an error processing your request. Please try again later." I've reported this to the support team but haven't received a response yet. I would be very grateful if the technical team on this forum could help me. Case ID: 102861441465
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App Stuck in Review for 20+ Days After Escalation – Support Responding but No Progress
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a serious issue with my app review process on App Store (Apple ID: 6760103989). My app has been stuck in review for a very long time — I’ve contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, had my case escalated, waited over 20 days after escalation, requested an expedited review, and already posted on the forum. I received this response from Apple (Mar ’12): “Thank you for your post. We're investigating and will contact you in App Store Connect to provide further assistance. If you continue to experience issues during review, please contact us.” However, since then, there has been no follow-up, the app is still stuck, and there is no reviewer activity (no login detected in my app). At this point, I’m extremely frustrated and actively losing users who pre-subscribed for the iOS app on release. I don’t understand what is causing the delay, whether something is wrong with my app, or what I can do to move the process forward. Has anyone experienced something similar or found a way to resolve this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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App waiting for review for almost 2 months
Re. APP ID 6758894172 This app was submitted on February 16, and since then it has been showing as waiting for review. I have contacted the support email multiple times as well as requesting the review to be expedited, but no response and no change in app status. Could you please investigate this matter and let me know what the issue is?
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Guideline 4.3(b) Spam rejection again and again – need help from App Review experts
My iOS app is getting repeatedly rejected under Guideline 4.3(b) Spam. Apple says the app is astrology / horoscope category, but the app is actually a B2B partner dashboard for verified consultants and contains no horoscope content. We already: Removed astrology keywords Renamed the app Changed metadata Restricted login Removed China region Explained multiple times to App Review Still getting same rejection again and again. Has anyone successfully resolved 4.3(b) spam rejection for astrology / consultation / marketplace apps? What exact change finally worked? Should we appeal? Request call? Change bundle? New app? Different category? Need expert advice urgently.
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App Store Guideline 4.3(b): A Barrier to Meaningful Innovation?
After months of hard work developing an app with unique mechanics and a distinct user experience, we recently faced a rejection under Guideline 4.3(b) (Spam/Saturated Category). The feedback we received stated that there are "already enough of these apps on the App Store." While we completely understand Apple's need to filter out low-quality clones, it feels like this guideline sometimes overlooks genuine originality. The most frustrating part for independent developers is that the category you fall into seems to matter more than the actual value your app provides. Whether the app is positioned in lifestyle, entertainment, or productivity, a rigid "category quota" can prevent reviewers from truly seeing the unique features we built. This creates a significant hurdle for new entrants and makes it incredibly difficult for fresh ideas to break into established categories. It feels less about the quality of the application and more about timing—as if early arrivers have a permanent advantage over newcomers, regardless of how much innovation the new app brings to the table. Ultimately, we believe this limits consumer choice. Users deserve the opportunity to discover and decide between new, modern alternatives, rather than having their options restricted by a pre-determined saturation limit. We hope Apple reconsiders how 4.3(b) is applied, ensuring that the App Store remains a place where truly innovative apps, regardless of their category, have a fair chance to be evaluated on their own merits.
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Still in “Waiting for Review” despite multiple support cases and an accepted expedited review
Hello, I am posting here to ask whether anyone has recently experienced a similar situation. My app has remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time. Timeline: The initial submission stayed in “Waiting for Review” for about 10 days I assumed it might be related to a temporary queue or system issue, so I canceled that submission and resubmitted The current submission was resubmitted on March 19, 2026 It is still showing “Waiting for Review” I have contacted Apple through multiple support cases regarding this issue. Some of those cases have not received a response, and despite these inquiries, there has still been no visible review activity. In addition, I submitted an expedited review request on March 17, 2026. Later, on March 31, 2026, I received a response from Apple Developer Support confirming that the expedited review request had been accepted and that the review should begin shortly. However, even after that response, the submission still remains in “Waiting for Review,” and there has been no visible change indicating that the actual review has started. For reference, the related support case IDs are: 102846840976 102853198849 I have also already reviewed and updated the relevant account-side items, including agreements/contracts and related App Store Connect requirements, and I do not see any visible issue on my side. Current status: No rejection No “In Review” status No visible error in App Store Connect At this point, I am trying to understand whether: this is currently a known review queue delay, it is normal for an accepted expedited review to remain in “Waiting for Review” for this long, or there may be some hidden submission or account issue that does not appear in App Store Connect. If anyone has experienced a similar situation recently, I would appreciate hearing whether the review eventually started on its own or whether any additional action was required. Thank you.
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Still in “Waiting for Review” despite multiple support cases and an accepted expedited review
Hello, I am posting here to ask whether anyone has recently experienced a similar situation. My app has remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time. Timeline: The initial submission stayed in “Waiting for Review” for about 10 days I assumed it might be related to a temporary queue or system issue, so I canceled that submission and resubmitted The current submission was resubmitted on March 19, 2026 It is still showing “Waiting for Review” I have contacted Apple through multiple support cases regarding this issue. Some of those cases have not received a response, and despite these inquiries, there has still been no visible review activity. In addition, I submitted an expedited review request on March 17, 2026. Later, on March 31, 2026, I received a response from Apple Developer Support confirming that the expedited review request had been accepted and that the review should begin shortly. However, even after that response, the submission still remains in “Waiting for Review,” and there has been no visible change indicating that the actual review has started. For reference, the related support case IDs are: 102846840976 102853198849 I have also already reviewed and updated the relevant account-side items, including agreements/contracts and related App Store Connect requirements, and I do not see any visible issue on my side. Current status: No rejection No “In Review” status No visible error in App Store Connect At this point, I am trying to understand whether: this is currently a known review queue delay, it is normal for an accepted expedited review to remain in “Waiting for Review” for this long, or there may be some hidden submission or account issue that does not appear in App Store Connect. If anyone has experienced a similar situation recently, I would appreciate hearing whether the review eventually started on its own or whether any additional action was required. Thank you.
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My App stuck in "Waiting for Review" 50 Days
Hello everyone, My app (ID: 6758741935) was submitted on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM, 2026, and has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" status for over 50 days. I contacted Developer Support and received confirmation that it's proceeding normally, but no update since. On average, Apple reviews 90 percent of apps within 24 hours. However, there might be cases that need more review time, but mine exceeds 50 days.. Any recent experiences with long queues? Thanks!
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Waiting over 3 weeks for a tiny point release.
Now I consider myself a pretty patient person. But I have been waiting over 3 weeks for a very simple app review of a point release of my app. Which is holding up months of work which is live on android. I have tried the accelerate your review process and it led no where. It's quite disappointing that things like this happen and there seems no accountability or tracking for its resolution.
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My App Has Been Stuck in Waiting for Review Since March 7, 2026
Hello everyone, My app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for a long time, and I would like to know whether this is normal or whether I should take any additional action. App name: ختمة يومية Submission date: March 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM Current status: Waiting for Review I have already completed the required app information, including the TestFlight/App Review details, and there are no visible missing items in App Store Connect. I would like to ask: Is this review delay normal at the moment? Has anyone experienced a similar delay recently? Is there anything else I should check in App Store Connect? Would contacting App Review again help in this case? I would appreciate any advice or shared experience. Thank you.
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Updating Apps on the AppStore no longer working for me.
I have been using Swift Playground to build and submit my apps to the appstore for around three years now. Recently I uploaded two of my apps but now when I submit them for approval an error is issued… “Unable to Add for Review”… (see pic attached). I don’t understand it because Playground does not use Xcode as far as I am aware? Can someone advise me what I can do to resolve this? Is it something I have to wait to be fixed by an Apple update?
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Please HELP, $343 proceeds but only $258 paid, what explains the gap?
Hi everyone Please i need someone to explain this, I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar with their payments. In March, in App Store Connect → Trends → Proceeds, I can see that my total proceeds are $343. However, in Payments and Financial Reports, Apple shows that they will pay me only $258 USD. From what I understand, taxes and Apple’s commission are already deducted when calculating proceeds, so I’m confused about why there is still such a big difference between the proceeds amount and the final payment. Has anyone faced this before or knows what could explain this gap? Thanks in advance for your help!
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App stuck in “Waiting for Review” while other submissions review normally
I have a submission that has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than expected, while other apps submitted from the same developer account during the same period were reviewed and approved quickly (under 2 days). Current pending submission App Store Connect ID: 6760300948 Waiting for Review - Mar 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM Related history (previous record for the same app functionality) App Store Connect ID: 6759011698 Status history: Waiting for Review - Feb 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM Developer Rejected - Feb 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM Ready for Review - Feb 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM Waiting for Review - Feb 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM Developer Rejected - Mar 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM I withdrew that earlier submission out of frustration after attempting to reduce review friction (first by changing metadata/review notes, then by withdrawing it altogether). The current pending submission (ID 6760300948) uses very conservative metadata and includes demo mode to allow straightforward testing. Can the App Review team check why submission ID 6760300948 is not progressing from “Waiting for Review”, and advise what the problem is or what information is needed to move it forward? Related similar thread: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/782319
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Compliance in Review
Hi, My app has been approved a week ago, but Digital Services Act is still under review. I assume that this is blocking my app release as I'm trying to release my first app in Germany. How long it usually takes to do this review?
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Apple!!! Please help me reset my Apple ID balance.
Hi! I need help resetting my Apple ID balance. I can't contact your support team. I'm a long-time user of your company's products. Please help me reset and clear my Apple ID balance. Please help 🙏 Thank you
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