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Request for Clearer App Review Feedback and Faster Review
Hello Apple Developer Forums team, I would like to ask for help with my app review (App ID: 6755685130). I first submitted my app on February 14, 2026, and it has been almost 50 days. However, I still have not received clear feedback on what needs to be fixed. If there are issues with my app, I sincerely ask the review team not to provide only general guideline references. I still cannot tell which page, feature, or user flow is causing the problem. If possible, I would really appreciate screenshots, screen recordings, or a written description of the specific issue so I can make the right changes. I also want to clarify that this app is not AI-generated. It is a carefully planned app built with real effort using multiple native Swift frameworks. Thank you very much for your time and help.
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Waited Almost a Month, Only to Get Rejected for “Hidden Features” and “Minimum Functionality”
Apple’s review process this time has been incredibly frustrating. My app waited almost a month before it was finally reviewed, and then it was rejected under: Guideline 2.3.1(a) - Hidden Features Apple claimed that the app contains hidden features. Guideline 4.2 - Minimum Functionality Apple claimed that the app provides limited functionality and feels too similar to a web browsing experience. But that does not match my app at all. It is a native social alarm clock app with features including: Alarm scheduling with AlarmKit Real-time voice rooms Live Activities Widgets Siri Shortcuts / App Intents QR code invitation scanning Apple Music custom ringtones Push notifications This is clearly not just a wrapped website. The only WebView usage is for standard settings pages such as Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and FAQ. What makes it even more frustrating is that now, whether I wait for Apple’s reply or resubmit the app, I have no idea how long it will take. In the past, Apple Developer Support at least offered phone support for real-time help. Recently, I’ve only been seeing email as the contact option, and after waiting a long time, the reply often feels like a generic AI-written template that does not actually help. It really makes Apple feel increasingly dismissive of developers. Even an app with in-app purchases, which also makes money for Apple, can get stuck in review for this long. Meanwhile, my coworker submitted an app without in-app purchases later than I did, and it was approved within a week. It is hard not to feel frustrated by how inconsistent and opaque the review process has become.
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Request for Clearer App Review Feedback and Faster Review
Hello Apple Developer Forums team, I would like to ask for help with my app review (App ID: 6755685130). I first submitted my app on February 14, 2026, and it has been almost 50 days. However, I still have not received clear feedback on what needs to be fixed. If there are issues with my app, I sincerely ask the review team not to provide only general guideline references. I still cannot tell which page, feature, or user flow is causing the problem. If possible, I would really appreciate screenshots, screen recordings, or a written description of the specific issue so I can make the right changes. I also want to clarify that this app is not AI-generated. It is a carefully planned app built with real effort using multiple native Swift frameworks. Thank you very much for your time and help.
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Waited Almost a Month, Only to Get Rejected for “Hidden Features” and “Minimum Functionality”
Apple’s review process this time has been incredibly frustrating. My app waited almost a month before it was finally reviewed, and then it was rejected under: Guideline 2.3.1(a) - Hidden Features Apple claimed that the app contains hidden features. Guideline 4.2 - Minimum Functionality Apple claimed that the app provides limited functionality and feels too similar to a web browsing experience. But that does not match my app at all. It is a native social alarm clock app with features including: Alarm scheduling with AlarmKit Real-time voice rooms Live Activities Widgets Siri Shortcuts / App Intents QR code invitation scanning Apple Music custom ringtones Push notifications This is clearly not just a wrapped website. The only WebView usage is for standard settings pages such as Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and FAQ. What makes it even more frustrating is that now, whether I wait for Apple’s reply or resubmit the app, I have no idea how long it will take. In the past, Apple Developer Support at least offered phone support for real-time help. Recently, I’ve only been seeing email as the contact option, and after waiting a long time, the reply often feels like a generic AI-written template that does not actually help. It really makes Apple feel increasingly dismissive of developers. Even an app with in-app purchases, which also makes money for Apple, can get stuck in review for this long. Meanwhile, my coworker submitted an app without in-app purchases later than I did, and it was approved within a week. It is hard not to feel frustrated by how inconsistent and opaque the review process has become.
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