Hello, I currently have two apps submitted for App Store review, and both have remained in “Waiting for Review” for an unusually long time without moving to “In Review.” In the past, my submissions have generally moved through the review process much faster, so having two separate apps waiting at the same time for this long seems unusual. There are no messages from App Review, no requests for additional information, and as far as I can see, there are no actions required from my side in App Store Connect. Both submissions simply remain in “Waiting for Review.” I’ve also noticed several recent posts from other developers reporting similar delays, so I’m wondering whether there is currently a larger backlog affecting App Review. Has anyone else experienced unusually long review times over the past few days? Is there anything we should do when an app remains in “Waiting for Review” for an extended period, or is it better to simply leave the submissions untouched and wait for the review queue to move? I understand that review times can vary and that the App Review team handles a large number of submissions. I’m mainly concerned that the two submissions may have become stuck in the queue. Any information from Apple or experiences from other developers would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I’m wondering if other developers are currently seeing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times. I currently have multiple apps waiting for review. Some have been in the queue for more than a week, while others have now been waiting for over two weeks without ever moving to “In Review.” This is unusual compared to my previous submissions, which normally entered review much sooner. There are no messages in the Resolution Center, no guideline issues, and nothing indicating that any action is required on my side. Has anyone experienced the same thing recently? Are review queues currently slower than usual? Have your apps eventually moved to “In Review” after waiting this long? Is there anything else worth checking besides Agreements, Tax & Banking, and App Store Connect metadata? I’m not trying to complain—I’m simply trying to understand whether this is affecting other developers as well or if it’s something specific to my account. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Hello Apple Developer Community, My name is Chris, and I’m an independent developer building games, educational tools, and utility apps for Apple platforms. I’d like to share some of the applications I have released so far: ADVENT Text Game for Mac A retro-inspired text adventure designed specifically for macOS. View on the App Store ADVENT Text Game for iPhone and iPad Explore mysterious caves, discover hidden passages, collect treasures, and solve puzzles in a classic-inspired text adventure. View on the App Store iFrappe View on the App Store China Driving Exam Trainer A study and practice application for learners preparing for the Chinese driving licence theory examination. View on the App Store Ur: The Royal Game A digital interpretation of the ancient Royal Game of Ur. View on the App Store I’m also currently developing Steel Maze, a retro maze-based tank battle game for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Each project has helped me explore different parts of Apple development, including SwiftUI, SpriteKit, Mac Catalyst, responsive layouts, Game Center, gameplay design, and App Store distribution. I would be happy to receive feedback from other developers and connect with people working on similar independent projects. You can find my current app portfolio here: CK My Apps Thank you for taking a look!