Update – October 18, 2026 PitCaptain (iOS 1.0.0, build 10) has now been in "Waiting for Review" for 11 days, since October 7. Expedited review was requested and Developer Support was contacted; there are no messages or open issues in App Store Connect. I see many developers reporting similar delays for first submissions this month, so I understand this may be a general backlog rather than an issue with my app. Could someone from Apple share what the realistic review time for new apps is at the moment? The 24–48 hours mentioned in the documentation does not seem to reflect the current situation. This matters for planning: PitCaptain is used during endurance races, and our team has a race on every sunday. If the review timeline is unclear, I need to arrange an alternative for that event. Is there anything I can do on my side, or is it best to simply wait without withdrawing the submission? Thank you for any clarification.

I developed this app specifically for endurance karting and need it for my own participation in the Dutch Racing Series (DRS) endurance season. Having the app available in time is important for preparing and managing our race strategy.