Hi everyone,
I'm experiencing an unusually long delay with the App Review process and would appreciate some guidance from the developer community or Apple team.
Submission Timeline
October 14, 2026 – 1:38 PM: Submitted the app for review for the first time.
The submission remained in "Waiting for Review" for nearly two weeks, with no updates or communication from Apple.
October 27, 2026 – 1:51 PM: Removed the previous submission and submitted it again.
October 30, 2026: The latest submission is still showing "Waiting for Review", with no progress.
Concerns and Questions
Is it normal for an app to remain in "Waiting for Review" for this long without being assigned to a reviewer?
Does removing and resubmitting an app affect its position in the review queue?
Is there any way to request manual escalation or have the review expedited?
Could this be related to an account-level issue or a problem with the submission?
The delay is significantly affecting our planned launch. We understand that Apple handles a large volume of submissions, but waiting for over two weeks without any update is concerning.
I've already contacted Apple Developer Support and requested an escalation. However, I'd like to understand whether other developers are experiencing similar delays recently.
Has anyone faced this situation recently? Did contacting Apple Developer Support help resolve it, or is there another recommended way to get the review process moving?
Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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App & System Services
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General
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