Waiting on a new app to be reviewed, we were approved for a Card Program go live, last Tuesday, but app hadn't been reviewed, we now are approved any locked in for the 3rd Nov. How do we get a new app reviewed, inline with Digital Card Program? Re-submitted last Tuesday at 1:21 PM after no activity Apple ID: 6759777960 Case ID: 103003281154

Hey, 14th Oct, I submitted an app with a digital card program, it got approved for the card program go live... but app wasn't reviewed. Tried a rebuild, resubmit, yet still not reviewed. We are approved to go live 3rd Nov for the card program, would love a review ASAP so we have time to resolve and resubmit any issues.

Hi, My iOS app was initially reviewed and rejected very quickly—within about a minute. I addressed the requested items, provided all of the requested information, including a screen recording showing the relevant app flows, and resubmitted on October 15. As of October 21, the submission is still “Waiting for Review,” which is nearly a week without a further update. I understand that review times vary, but the contrast between the near-immediate initial rejection and the prolonged wait after providing the requested materials makes it unclear whether the resubmission is progressing normally. Have other developers experienced a similar delay after resubmitting with the requested documentation? Is waiting the correct course, or is there a specific escalation path or additional step I should take to ensure the submission has not stalled? Thank you.

Hello Apple App Review Team and fellow developers, App ID: 6820842455 Submitted: October 14, 2026 Current Status: Waiting for Review Support Case ID: 102999541552 We have already raised multiple Apple Support tickets and submitted an expedited review request, but unfortunately, we have not received any response. Our planned launch date of October 20 has already passed, and this delay is affecting our business operations. We kindly request clarification: Why are new iOS applications experiencing such long review delays? Is additional verification required for first-time developers? We would appreciate any assistance or official update from Apple's App Review team. Thank you.

Hi all, It seems like there are a ton of us stuck in a "Waiting for Review" traffic jam, with Apple providing essentially no information on their end. Immensely frustrating. Given that, would people be up for posting their time submitted and (once they receive a review) editing to include the time it took? It would be good to get a sense of how long everyone is waiting. I'll go first: Submitted: October 8 Status: Waiting for review I'll update this post when I hear back.

Hello, Our iOS app TAC FC: Football Manager (Apple ID 6817989550), version 1.0.2, was submitted on 10 October 2026 and has been in "Waiting for Review" ever since. It has never moved to "In Review". The macOS build of the same version was submitted one minute later and was reviewed and approved. We have requested an expedited review and messaged App Review (case 102996820289), but the iOS submission has not moved. Could someone from App Review please check whether this submission is stuck, or tell us if anything is missing? Thank you.

Our iOS app has been sitting in "In Review" for four weeks and we have not been able to get a status update through any channel, so I'm posting here in case someone from App Review can take a look. App: Epocra, iOS, version 1.0, build 268 Apple ID: 6813697639 Status: In Review since September 24, as Developer Support confirmed on October 1 Timeline Sept 22: build 267 rejected under 2.1(a), a launch crash on iPad Air running iPadOS 27. Fixed the same day and resubmitted as build 268. Sept 22: a reviewer signed in to the demo account that evening. No activity since. Sept 28: opened a status request through Contact Us, case 102979044954. On Oct 1 Developer Support replied that the review was "outside of our normal timeframe" and that the review team had been notified. Nothing since. Oct 5: second status request, case 102986888342. Acknowledgement only. Oct 9: replied in the App Review message thread for the submission citing both cases. No response. We have not changed anything on the submission while it is in review so we don't reset the queue. The app is a business phone app (CallKit and PushKit VoIP with server-side call recording and a consent screen on first launch). The review notes include a demo account, a walkthrough video, and a phone number the reviewer can call to test inbound calls. Is there anything else we should be doing to get this looked at, or can someone from App Review check on it? Happy to provide anything that would help.

I wanted to submit my first app to the App Store. I uploaded it, and the status changed to "Waiting for Review." It’s been over a week now, and the status hasn’t changed at all. Can anyone tell me what’s going on with the Apple team? Why are the reviews taking so long, especially since it says that 90% of apps are reviewed within 48 hours? Could it have something to do with the launch of the new "iPhone Duo"?)) Thanks a lot, everyone!

Hi, I submitted an app about 72-84 hours ago and I'm still waiting on it to get to the "In-Review" stage. I just requested an expedited review around hour 32, and I would really appreciate if anyone could shed some light on this. Is there a backlog or something?

Hello Apple App Review Team, I'm seeking urgent assistance with an App Store submission associated with App ID 6818598848. The updated submission has remained in Waiting for Review since October 14. An expedited review request has already been submitted, and we have contacted the available support channels, but the review has not yet started. Due to an important, time-sensitive launch deadline, this delay is becoming critical. Could an App Review team member please help confirm that the submission is correctly queued and advise whether any further action is required from our side? Additional information: I have already opened a case with Apple Developer Support regarding this prolonged delay and have submitted an expedited review request. Case ID: 102993879117 Thank you for your time and assistance.

Our first app, Best Tailgate (iOS 1.0.0 build 2, Submission ID 04736616-91b2-4277-840d-849912a93853), received a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request on Oct 8. We replied on Oct 12 with every item requested, including a screen recording from a physical device, and resubmitted the same day. The submission has shown "Waiting for Review" since Oct 12 (13 days). Expedited review was approved on Oct 20 and again on Oct 21, and Developer Support case 103004366296 is open, but there is no reply box in App Store Connect and no further message from App Review. Could App Review please check this submission and let us know if anything else is needed from us? Thank you.

Hello App team, Please respond and assist. i have paid for the Developer program but if my app doesn't go into production, it will be a useless app after November as it is a Christmas APP. Our app, XmasMaps, has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" since October 14, 2026 (Submission ID: 5f1bb173-1f5d-40b5-a67a-2078db01f541). Timeline of previous actions: Sept 29, 2026: Initial submission Oct 8 & Oct 11, 2026: Resubmitted fixes following rejections Oct 14, 2026: new build resubmitted, currently stuck in "Waiting for Review" Oct 16, 2026: Expedited review request submitted Oct 19, 2026: Support customer inquiry submitted Android is already live, and we are hoping to clear iOS review so users can access the platform ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Oct 24, 2026: Rejected again for something already built into my latest build. i resubmitted right away and now put back into "waiting for review" when I would expect that the engineer who rejected it would take it back and finalize my app. Submission ID: 5f1bb173-1f5d-40b5-a67a-2078db01f541 Support Case ID: 102982950152 Team ID: 34WAQXFJHP I ask, please assist and review my app. It is already live on Google and i really need it live on both platforms to promote it. Could you please let me know if any additional information is needed from my side? I have paid the Developer fee of $99 per year and putting my own money for this Christmas App. Please! I beg for assistance to finally approve my app. Thank you.

I submitted my app for review on October 6 and waited until October 18 without receiving a review. During that time, I had to introduce new features, so I was forced to reject the existing submission and prepare an updated version. And today its Oct 25, still no response... My question to Apple is simple: Why are developers paying $99 per year when we have to wait more than 12 days just to get an app reviewed, no communication? As an independent developer, I invest my own time, money, and effort into building apps. Delays like these affect launch plans, business opportunities, and motivation. The most frustrating part is the lack of communication. Why aren't support requests being answered with meaningful updates? Why are developers left waiting without knowing what is happening? We understand that Apple needs to maintain quality, security, and App Store guidelines. But that doesn't mean developers should be left waiting indefinitely without transparency or accountability. Apple, independent developers deserve better. We need faster reviews, clear timelines, responsive support, and basic respect for the time and effort we put into building apps for your platform. Please improve the review process and start treating developers as partners, not just annual membership subscribers. Is anyone else experiencing app review delays of 15 days or longer?

Hi folks, My app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for a couple of weeks now. Thinking something might be wrong, I uploaded the latest build, but after waiting several more days, it is still stuck. We requested an expedited review and called Apple Support to get things moving, but we still haven't received an update. Meanwhile, the exact same app was approved on the Google Play Store with updates in just two days. We have non-technical customers who need immediate access, and having them install the build via TestFlight simply isn't an option for our user base. If anyone from Apple is reading this, please take a look at my submission and help out those of us dealing with these extended delays (if you're also struggling, comment below). Thanks Apple.. love you! Submission ID: 75767093-cb39-4d06-8f12-3107005d7184

Hello Apple App Review Team and fellow developers, My app has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 6, 2026, with no status change and no contact from App Review. App name: Folio: Mind Mirror Apple App ID: 6795931763 Platform: iOS Support Case ID: 103001385448 (opened about a week ago, no response so far) Review submission ID: 74f73520-fc6d-4297-be61-d7bf8a1a9357 Timeline: September 28: first submission of this version. I cancelled it myself after noticing that required marketing assets were missing (App Store Connect still allowed me to submit the build in that state. I'm confident this is a bug. Under normal circumstances, the "Submit for Review" button should not be active when an app is missing its header image and search preview). October 6: resubmitted the corrected build. Status has been "Waiting for Review" ever since, almost 20 days. According to Apple's own documentation, 90% of submissions are reviewed within 48 hours, so this looks like a stuck submission or a queue issue rather than a normal wait. I'm an independent developer and the delay is seriously affecting me. Could an Apple staff member please check the status of this submission and the support case? Is there anything missing on my side that could be blocking the review from starting? Thank you.

Hi everyone, I submitted my app for App Review on August 14, 2026, at 2:39 PM. I later submitted an updated version again on September 9, 2026. The latest submission has been showing “In Review” for the past 5 days, but I still haven’t received any review decision or additional information from the App Review team. As I understand it, once an app enters the “In Review” status, a review decision is generally provided after the review is completed. However, in my case, the status has remained unchanged for several days. Has anyone experienced a similar situation recently? Is it normal for an app to remain in “In Review” for this long, or is there anything I should do from my side? Any advice or guidance would be appreciated. Thank you!

Anyone else experiencing longer than normal review times? Right now it's five days and counting. I surmise that maybe ppl may be taking early Christmas vacations.

I have submitted my app for review on Oct 17 and it is still in review, i have raised a support ticket on Oct 23 it is unanswered at this point i have to raise 2-3 support ticket to get one thing done Please help i need atleast response or tentative date

Waiting for review since - 11th Oct Created email support ticket - No response Raised Expedited review - No response It is advisable by apple not to cancel or resubmit but this is taking way more time and zero response.

Hey Apple Developer Relations, App Review Team, and anyone else reading this,I wanted to share what’s been going on with my app because I’m honestly stuck and not sure what else to do.I’m an indie developer working on Marque: Car Collection — my first iOS app. I paid for the Developer Program, spent a lot of time getting everything ready, fixed the issues from the previous rejection, and submitted a new build.It’s been over a week now and I still have no idea what’s happening with it.Quick timeline: Oct 6: My previous submission got rejected under Guideline 5.1.2(i) (App Tracking Transparency). Oct 14: I submitted a fixed build, version 1.1.0 (24), with an updated ATT implementation, revised App Privacy details, and detailed notes explaining the changes. Since then (11 days as of Oct 25): It’s been sitting in “Waiting for Review” and hasn’t even moved to “In Review.” I’ve contacted Developer Support and asked on the forums, but I haven’t gotten any real answers. No one has asked for more information, explained what’s going on, or given me any idea when the review might actually start.I get that reviews can take longer sometimes, especially with a first app, subscriptions, or privacy-related stuff. I’m not asking anyone to just approve it without looking at it.What bothers me is the complete lack of communication. Right now I have no way of knowing: whether my build is just waiting in the normal queue or if something’s wrong with it when I can realistically plan a launch if there’s any point in contacting support again since I haven’t gotten a useful response so far I’m still paying for the Developer Program, but I have zero visibility into what’s happening with my submission.Apple holds developers to high standards. It would be nice to get at least basic transparency in return.So I have a few straightforward questions: Why has my corrected build been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for 11 days? Is there any way to confirm it’s properly in the queue and not stuck because of some technical or admin issue? Why hasn’t my support request gotten a real response? Is there an escalation path for indie developers when a submission just sits there with no explanation? If Apple can’t provide a status update, what options do developers have when they’re paying for the program but can’t get any information about their release? I’d really appreciate it if someone from Developer Relations or App Review could take a look and give me some kind of explanation (or point me to someone who can).I’d also be interested to hear from other developers who’ve dealt with similar long waits in “Waiting for Review,” especially with first apps.The issue isn’t just that the review is taking longer than expected. It’s that when something seems off, there’s almost no way to figure out what’s actually going on.Indie developers put a lot of time, money, and effort into building for Apple’s ecosystem. Clear communication shouldn’t be this hard.Thanks for reading. Marque Development Team