Testing with testflight the IAP work with sandbox. But Apple Review was rejected. It was explained that the IAP could not be found. I cancelled the review, added the IAP to all countries again. The IAPs are in status waiting for review. Now when preparing the version, I cannot choose anymore the IAP. I don't find the option anymore to add the IAP products on the version page. Contracts are all active and in the app for me and others it is working.

Hello, I'm trying to submit my first auto-renewable subscription for my app, but it shows "Missing Metadata" status and I cannot identify which field is incomplete. What I've completed: ✅ Product ID and Display Name ✅ Description ✅ Price: $4.99/month for 175 countries ✅ Duration: 1 month ✅ Localization (English): Display name and description filled ✅ Review Screenshot uploaded ✅ Review Notes provided ✅ Tax Category set ✅ Paid Apps Agreement signed and active ✅ Banking and tax info complete Common issues I've already checked: ✅ Subscription is part of a subscription group (Premium Features) ✅ At least one pricing tier is configured ✅ Localization has both display name AND description ✅ Review screenshot is provided ✅ Paid Apps Agreement is active (not pending) The Problem: Subscription status: "Missing Metadata" Localization status: "Prepare for Submission" Need it to show "Ready to Submit" to include with my app My Question: What field am I missing? I've checked all visible fields but the status won't change from "Missing Metadata" to "Ready to Submit". Has anyone successfully resolved this? Thanks!

I recently had an app rejected for 2.1 - Performance - App Completeness and specifically, “no subscription options available“. The previous build I submitted did have the issue, but this latest one did not, at least as far as I could test. I tested on two different devices using a sandbox account as well as TestFlight and the IAP were visible and working. I also see each IAP pop up correctly within RevenueCat. One thing that may be an issue is I don’t have the section to attach the IAP onto the build before submitting to review. I’ve read through every help article I could find and have triple-checked everything with the IAP is in order. Pricing, localization, screenshot, review notes, signed agreement, etc. I’ve also tried reaching out several times through the contact us page as well as replied to the review, but haven’t received a response. Is there anything I could be missing? Is not attaching them to the build the issue and if so, how can I get them to show up without recreating the IAP with new names? Thank you.

We have a legacy mobile application (bundle.identifier.1) and a new mobile application (bundle.identifier.2). They are nearly the exact same mobile app, but re-written in a new modern framework. We want to temporarily have both apps published and gracefully transition users from the old app to the new over several months so users can upgrade as they are ready. Once the legacy users are cut over, we want to transition all the legacy Ratings and Reviews to the new app. Is it possible to transfer Ratings and Reviews from the legacy app (bundle.identifier.1) to the new app (bundle.identifier.2)? I found lots of documentation on app transfers, but these are two separate apps in the same Developer Account and Account Holder. We want to have a flexible transition process but don't want to lose out on well established ratings and reviews.

Hey all, I am a first time publisher navigating the App Review process. I want to publish a watchOS only app, but keep getting this feedback: Regarding 4.0, Apple Watch app icon's background color is still black. Based on our investigation, you have included plain black icons. To resolve this issue, it would be appropriate to modify your app's Apple Watch app icon to include a lighter background color to ensure that it is recognizable and appears circular on Apple Watch. I set the following configs: Project -> Targets -> Apple Watch App -> App Icons & Launch Screen -> App Icon set to my Icon Composer file. Checked App Icons Source. I was able to install my build through TestFlight and successfully install on my watch, and the App Icon displays properly there. I also saw a recent Reddit post from another developer facing the same issue. I can't link that post, but will share this post with the OP. I attached what the reviewer sent me with the rejection.

When I submit the app to TestFlight beta review I get the error show on UI. (I filled all filed info in Beta Infomation) There was an error processing your request. Please try again later I was inspected Safari to see the detailed error and I got the below error. Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 422 () and the detailed javascript error componentStack: undefined errorCode: undefined message: "API Response Error: TF_BETA_APP_REVIEW_RESPONSE" stackTrace: "status code: 422 --- api correlation key: NZEKCTWMNANXDZVTRD3V4GNE3U" Anyone can tell me the problem and how to fix it. Many Thanks.

My app (App ID: 6757516331) has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" since February 3rd. It has been over a week, and I have not received any updates yet. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Usually the reviews took 24-48hrs, now I have 2 apps waiting for review for more than a week without any updates. I don't know if there's something wrong from my end or an internal issue with Apple. Would like to have some insights.

Hi everyone, I’m currently experiencing unusually long review waiting times and wanted to ask if others see the same behavior this week. My situation: • App Store update has been in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than usual • A newly submitted build also seems stuck • TestFlight processing is slower than I normally see • Expedited review request and contact attempts didn’t change the status so far What confuses me is that I still see other apps receiving updates, so I’m unsure whether this is a broader review delay or something submission-specific. I’m not trying to escalate anything — just looking to understand if this is currently affecting more developers. Would really appreciate hearing about your recent experiences. Thanks and good luck to everyone waiting 🙂

Dear all, My app is stuck in "Waiting for Review" status, for 8 days now. Is there anything I can do about this? Your help is greatly appreciated.

Hi, Got my first submission rejected due to Design - Minimum Functionality and would like to ask for some guidance on what to do. To give some context of my app. My app is quite simple but solves a common issue in my home town. During the winter month, every street will have a certain time when parking is forbidden. This results in everyone having to move their car several times a week to avoid getting tickets. Every time you move, you need to note and remember when to move it again, etc. A parking ticket for forgetting is around 140 USD. My app aims to solve this by letting the user press a button which makes the app use the current GPS location to fetch the parking relevant parking restriction and create a notification the day before, reminding the user to move their car. Simple UI and nothing fancy. I've also created onboarding that gives relevant information the first time a user open their app. I'm a bit on the fence on what I should do to pass. In my opinion, the functionality is more than a website because it uses GPS, creates notifications, loading spinner when parking restrictions are being fetched, has onboarding, etc. I think an issue that might cause the reviewer to dismiss it is that it currently only work in my specific town - it uses certain APIs to fetch the parking restrictions. So, should I try to create more functionality (not sure what) or do I need to clearly argue my case and demo my apps functionality via recordings? Thanks in advance for any help and guidance :)

Hello, I’m looking for guidance regarding a new app submission that has been in “Waiting for Review” status for 6 days now, with no change or additional communication. This is a brand-new app submission (not an update). There have been no metadata changes or rejections — it has remained in the waiting state since submission. I completely understand that review times can vary depending on workload and complexity. I just wanted to check whether this timeframe is currently normal, or if there may be something specific I should verify on my end. The app is an educational medical application, and all content is original. There are no unusual entitlements, external payment systems, or restricted APIs involved. If anyone from Apple or fellow developers has insight into whether extended “Waiting for Review” times are currently common, I would appreciate your input. Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone - My first iOS app submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since Jan 27 (we actually submitted Jan 23, saw no movement, and resubmitted with a small update), and Apple Support has not responded to my outreach. Since Jan 27, our team has implemented a handful of app updates from our roadmap and plans to submit the updated version of the app once the first submission is approved. However, we're at a crossroads: Do we wait for the first submission (currently 14 days and counting) and submit the updated version once (hopefully) approved, rolling the dice that an update to an existing app would see a faster 2-3 day turnaround? Cancel our current version and resubmit the updated one, with the risk that we're just moving ourselves to the back of the queue and get stuck in another 15-20 day "Waiting for Review" status? Any devs with insight or experience navigating these choices, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My app has been in “Waiting for Review” since January 31. I already submitted a support case (id - 102819325365) last week, but haven’t received a response. I also requested an expedited review but with no response either. This is not a new app, and all previous submissions were completed in less than 48 hours, so this delay seems unusual.

Hey, everyone! I've been trying to publish a new version of my app but it's been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over 2 weeks now. Previous review processes were really swift (even during the holiday season). Has anyone experienced this issue? I've seen a couple of similar posts here. Any help or guidance will be much appreciated. Best, Wadi

Parents often spend lots of time to search for kids' events and government programs. Even after they found ideal ones, they need lots of copy and paste to check Google Map in order to align with their time and location. My app is designed to solve this pain point. It will handle those time consuming web search and time & location matching. For good user experience, the UI is simple, it recommends nearest kids programs that aligns with parents' time. It also has a Map to show suggestions visually and provides map navigation. Parents are all very busy, the UI has to be simple and easy to use. This app can save parents 60% of time to find kids' programs. The v1.0.0 of this app got approved. It works well on Android phones all the time, but the map navigation didn't work on iOS. I later realized have to add LSApplicationQueriesSchemes to enable map navigation on iOS app. So I fixed this and tested the new build on iOS phones, the new build 1.0.1 works well. But Apple reviews rejects 1.0.1 because of "Minimum Functionality". So now I'm in an awkward situation, 1) the app works well on Android 2) the approved iOS build can't open map navigation on iOS 3) the fixed iOS build got rejected because of "Minimum Functionality".... Really frustrating. Even if I add new features to meet "Minimum Functionality", for parents, they need simple UI because of their busy schedules, adding new features may create more complex UX. Is that possible to have Apple approve 1.0.1 build first, at least make sure the app works without error for iOS users first, this app can already save parents lots of time. Then give me more time to add new features? Otherwise, what's the minimum I can add to get the new build approved first? Thank you!

Hello, My new app (App ID: 6757254070) has remained in the “Waiting for Review” status since February 1 (UTC+9). Because the review process seemed to be taking unusually long compared to my previous experiences, I submitted an inquiry (Reference ID: 102812788306), but I have not yet received any response. For additional context, the app was originally submitted on January 23 and remained in the “Waiting for Review” state for eight days. As I was concerned there might have been an issue with the review queue, I canceled the submission and resubmitted the app on February 1. At this point, I am wondering whether the prolonged waiting time is simply due to a heavy backlog in the App Review process. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a great day.

Hi I’ve previously shipped apps to the App Store, but I’m encountering an In-App Purchase issue on this submission. During App Review, tapping Continue on the paywall shows: “Plans not available, try again later.” This leads to a rejection under Guideline 2.1 – App Completeness. I’ve confirmed: Paid Apps Agreement is active Subscription plans are Ready to Submit StoreKit returns products during sandbox testing Purchases work correctly with fresh sandbox users Is there any way to reproduce or validate the App Review sandbox environment without repeatedly resubmitting? Are there known reasons this error appears in review but not during local sandbox testing? Thanks.

I have a tester who switched phones a few months back. Crucially he no longer has access to the old phone. On his new phone when I send him a test flight invite to his apple account, 123@example, he receives it but it fails to work when he clicks the link. He is getting the following message. The Apple account (123@example) you're currently signed in with does not match the one (456@example) associated with this invitation. He has no idea what email 456 is. Since his old phone was a hand me down, I'm assuming it's someone else's email entirely. I'm trying to figure out how we clear this association out. I tried deleting his app store connect for my app and reinviting him all the way from the beginning. This did not work. As a stopgap I'm giving him a public link under an external testing group but I'd really like to not have to do that. Anyone have any ideas how we can fix this so I can shift him back to the Internal testing group?

I needed to change the bundleid in my app, so I created a new app and used the build I created with the same source code and deleted my old app completely, but my app is rejected for spam