An ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest rejection email looks as follows: ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest- Your app includes "<path/to/SDK>", which includes , an SDK that was identified in the documentation as a privacy-impacting third-party SDK. Starting February 12, 2025, if a new app includes a privacy-impacting SDK, or an app update adds a new privacy-impacting SDK, the SDK must include a privacy manifest file. Please contact the provider of the SDK that includes this file to get an updated SDK version with a privacy manifest. For more details about this policy, including a list of SDKs that are required to include signatures and manifests, visit: https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements. Glossary ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest: An email that includes the name and path of privacy-impacting SDK(s) with no privacy manifest files in your app bundle. For more information, see https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements. : The specified privacy-impacting SDK that doesn't include a privacy manifest file. If you are the developer of the rejected app, gather the name of the SDK from the email you received from Apple, then contact the SDK's provider for an updated version that includes a valid privacy manifest. After receiving an updated version of the SDK, verify the SDK includes a valid privacy manifest file at the expected location. For more information, see Adding a privacy manifest to your app or third-party SDK. If your app includes a privacy manifest file, make sure the file only describes the privacy practices of your app. Do not add the privacy practices of the SDK to your app's privacy manifest. If the email lists multiple SDKs, repeat the above process for all of them. If you are the developer of an SDK listed in the email, publish an updated version of your SDK that includes a privacy manifest file with valid keys and values. Every privacy-impacting SDK must contain a privacy manifest file that only describes its privacy practices. To learn how to add a valid privacy manifest to your SDK, see the Additional resources section below. Additional resources Privacy manifest files Describing data use in privacy manifests Describing use of required reason API Adding a privacy manifest to your app or third-party SDK TN3182: Adding privacy tracking keys to your privacy manifest TN3183: Adding required reason API entries to your privacy manifest TN3184: Adding data collection details to your privacy manifest TN3181: Debugging an invalid privacy manifest

I'm genuinely at a loss with Apple's App Review process. Our backend records show that across BOTH reviews, Apple's reviewers did not complete a SINGLE use of our app's core functionality. Not once. ZERO completed generations. For the latest review, our logs confirm Apple successfully logged in, but recorded ZERO generation requests and ZERO credits consumed. This isn't some minor feature. It's the entire foundation of our app. Our app fundamentally changes and becomes personalised as it's used. Without completing that process, you're essentially judging an incomplete product. Submission ID: 6a126514-9bb6-4d91-923c-bf29aacb1b68 Here's why this is so frustrating. We spent months deliberately building an app that offers functionality and a user experience fundamentally different from existing competitors. This wasn't another copycat app - avoiding that was central to its design from day one. We explained these differences extensively in our App Review notes. Yet Apple has rejected us TWICE under Guideline 4.3(b) — Design Spam. We even provided a narrated walkthrough demonstrating exactly what makes our app unique. Our video analytics show ZERO views. So we're being rejected for supposedly lacking originality, despite neither review producing a completed use of our main feature and no recorded views of our demonstration. After both rejections, we've received nothing but generic responses telling us to improve the app, without identifying a single specific problem. How are independent developers supposed to fix something when Apple won't explain what's wrong? We've now filed a formal appeal, which could take a month, with no visible queue position, progress updates or estimated timeframe. Meanwhile, we've already missed multiple planned marketing opportunities, and waiting could mean missing even more. We're not asking for guaranteed approval. We're asking for a fair review of what we've actually built. Has anyone else experienced this? What would you do? Wait for the appeal, hoping the App Review Board properly evaluates the app, even if it takes another month and we miss more deadlines? Withdraw the appeal and resubmit, hoping for a different reviewer, but risking another rejection without proper testing and further warnings against our developer account? I'd genuinely appreciate advice from anyone who's experienced something similar, especially those who've successfully appealed a 4.3(b) rejection. At this point, I genuinely don't know whether this is a reviewer misunderstanding, an automated rejection process, or something else entirely. But how can Apple determine that an app lacks originality when its defining functionality hasn't even been tested?

Hi Apple Developer Community, I'm reaching out to share my situation and seek advice from developers who may have experienced something similar. Recently, my Apple Developer account received a Pending Termination Notice, and my app, FastWise: IF Fasting Timer (App ID: 6798288587), was removed from the App Store. Apple stated that the account had been flagged for alleged dishonest or fraudulent activity related to developer identity or account information, citing Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guideline 5.6.2. I submitted an official appeal to the App Review Board on October 8, 2026, explaining my situation and requesting a review of the decision. I also contacted Apple Developer Support by phone. However, as of October 16, I have not received any updates or response regarding my appeal. I'm concerned because the notice states that my developer membership may be terminated, earnings payments are paused, and app transfers are disabled. I fully respect Apple's policies and understand the importance of maintaining a trustworthy App Store ecosystem. I am willing to provide any additional information or documentation required to resolve this matter. I would appreciate guidance from the community on a few questions: Has anyone experienced a similar Pending Termination Notice and successfully appealed it? How long does Apple typically take to respond to a developer account termination appeal? Is there an official way to request a status update or escalation when an appeal has already been submitted? Are there any additional steps I should take while waiting for the App Review Board's response? App: FastWise: IF Fasting Timer App ID: 6798288587 Appeal submitted: October 8, 2026 Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I hope to resolve this situation fairly and continue developing apps for the Apple ecosystem. Thank you for your support!

Hello App Review, I’m looking for guidance on an update that has been through two review rounds and is now waiting on a Bug Fix Submission approval with no reply. App: Know Your Dosh: Money Tracker (iOS) Apple ID: 6739780269 Version: 2.0.10 (build 336) Submission ID: c728875d-ad9b-4eef-9bee-ec91522f5960 Timeline: 12 Oct: Submitted 2.0.10 (build 318). 15 Oct: Rejected under Guideline 2.1, Information Needed (ATT prompt not located on iPadOS 27.0.1). 16 Oct: Replied in App Store Connect with a screen recording from a physical device showing the ATT prompt, and added it to the Notes field. 19 Oct: Rejected under Guideline 5.1.1(ii), ATT purpose string not sufficiently specific. 19 Oct: Replied asking for clarification on what the string should say for our use case (attribution via an MMP, no advertising in the app). 21 Oct: Submitted build 336 with bug fixes, including a fix for universal links that are broken for users on the current live version. 27 Oct: Build 336 reviewed. App Review offered the Bug Fix Submission option, stating the 5.1.1(ii) issue is eligible to be resolved in the next update and that we did not need to resubmit. 27 Oct, 3:12 PM: Replied in App Store Connect accepting the Bug Fix Submission, confirmed the build includes bug fixes, and provided the updated purpose string that will ship in the next update. Current status in App Store Connect: Waiting for Review We have not resubmitted or cancelled anything since 21 Oct, and the updated ATT purpose string is already in our next build. The live version has a universal links bug that this update fixes, so we’d like to understand whether anything further is needed from us for build 336 to proceed under the Bug Fix Submission process. Thank you, Varun Aggarwal

Hello, Our first app submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 18, 2026, with no status change. Submitted: October 18, 2026 Developer Support case: 103009496109 (October 26 and 28, no reply yet) Current status: Waiting for Review There is no message in App Review, and the agreements are up to date. The demo account details are in the App Review Information. Could someone confirm whether this submission is progressing normally? If anything further is needed, I'll provide it right away. Thank you.

Hello, Our first app submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since 17 October 2026 with no status change. App name: Gather Expense Apple ID: 6820869711 Version: 1.0 (build 12) Resubmitted for review: 17 October 2026, after answering a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request with a screen recording and full details (also added to App Review Notes) TestFlight external beta: approved 20 October 2026 (same build) Developer Support case: 103007371511 (24 October 2026) Current status: Waiting for Review There is nothing new in App Review messages, and agreements, tax and banking are all active. Could someone confirm whether this submission is progressing normally or whether it is held? If anything further is needed, I'll provide it immediately. Thank you.

Hello, Our submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since 15 October 2026 with no status change. App name: Healy 3 Apple ID: 6776578116 Submitted for review: 15 October 2026 Scheduled pre-order release: 18 October 2026 (already passed) Expedited review requested: 21 October 2026 Developer Support case: 103005950459 (23 October 2026) Current status: Waiting for Review There is nothing in Resolution Center, and we have received no requests for further information or documentation. The App Review Information section includes a demo account and video walkthroughs, as the app requires a paired Bluetooth device to complete onboarding. This is a business app, so approval is time-critical for us — and we have a further submission to follow. Could someone confirm whether this submission is progressing normally or whether it is held in an error state? If anything further is needed from us, we will provide it immediately. Thank you.

I'm trying to prepare my app for the iPhone Duo release. I'm now producing the screenshots for the Duo. Apple's guidance gives dimensions for folded and unfolded, but these dimensions are both different in height, so they would make them visually uneven on the App Store, which would undoubtedly be refused. My screenshots show the device on a coloured background. I have shots for both open landscape and closed portrait, but I'm unsure how to properly format them. Are there any examples that Apple have released for me to review?

A couple months ago, I got an error when attempting to deploy our app to App Store Connect (see error further below). I used the CLI command xcrun altool --upload-app, and I was trying to upload a new version 1.0.26 build 0, when the previous uploaded version was 1.0.25 build 2 (so the new version is definitely a higher number). I later tried to upload a version 1.0.27 build 1, and that still failed. Note that I have an identical staging app, and I was able to go from 1.0.25 build 2 to 1.0.26 build 0 just fine there. And I have never had issues with version incrementation in the past for either our production or staging app. What could be going wrong here? Here are the error logs: 2026-04-30 23:18:19.430 ERROR: [ContentDelivery.Uploader.6000012404C0] The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used (-19232) The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version: ‘0’. (ID: 71a9077b-807a-476c-b8a2-04cb8357bc32) NSUnderlyingError : The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used (-19241) The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version. status : 409 detail : The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version. Failed to upload archive at '[MyApp].ipa'. source : pointer : /data/attributes/cfBundleVersion id : 71a9077b-807a-476c-b8a2-04cb8357bc32 code : ENTITY_ERROR.ATTRIBUTE.INVALID.DUPLICATE title : The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used meta : previousBundleVersion : 0 previousBundleVersion : 0 iris-code : ENTITY_ERROR.ATTRIBUTE.INVALID.DUPLICATE 2026-04-30 23:18:19.431 ERROR: [altool.6000012404C0] Failed to upload package. 2026-04-30 23:18:19.431 ERROR: [altool.6000012404C0] The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used (-19232) The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version: ‘0’. (ID: 71a9077b-807a-476c-b8a2-04cb8357bc32) NSUnderlyingError : The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used (-19241) The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version. status : 409 detail : The bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version. source : pointer : /data/attributes/cfBundleVersion id : 71a9077b-807a-476c-b8a2-04cb8357bc32 code : ENTITY_ERROR.ATTRIBUTE.INVALID.DUPLICATE title : The provided entity includes an attribute with a value that has already been used meta : previousBundleVersion : 0 previousBundleVersion : 0 iris-code : ENTITY_ERROR.ATTRIBUTE.INVALID.DUPLICATE

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.

Hello App Review team, Our minorly revised app submission has been stalled for >5 days and like others is stuck on Waiting for Review. One thing that may be related: since the submission, App Store Connect has shown a banner asking the Account Holder to accept the updated Paid Applications Schedule, but in the Business module the Paid Apps row offers only "View Terms" with no Agree button, and there is nothing to accept on developer.apple.com either. I am the Account Holder. If that pending schedule is what is holding the review, we need Apple's help to clear it today, because it cannot be accepted from our side. App name: Girl JuJu Apple ID: 6816548377 Version: 1.0.0 (build 6) Submitted: October 23, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review This is extremely urgent. Girl JuJu is being showcased at an event on October 30, and we need the app approved and ready to release by end of day October 29. The event was planned around a normal review turnaround from the October 23 submission, and 5 days at Waiting for Review has left us 1 day. The previous build of this version (build 4) was already approved by App Review and is at Pending Developer Release; build 6 is the same app with updated question content and a fix to how the app loads on first open, so nothing about the app's scope or purchases has changed. Google Play has approved the same release. We're ready to provide anything the review team needs right away, including a demo account or additional info, which we can share privately. Could someone confirm whether anything is blocking the submission or needed from our side, and whether an expedited review is possible given the October 30 date? Thank you, Christine Clancy, Girl Juju, Inc. (Team ID HLF8K8QY79)

Hello Apple App Review Team and fellow developers, I'm an independent developer preparing to launch my first iOS application, Workout Alarm: Wakeletics, and I'm experiencing an unusually long wait for App Review. App Details: App Name: Workout Alarm: Wakeletics Apple App ID: 6812064201 Platform: iOS Version: 1.0.0 Submitted: October 22, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM CDT Current Status: Waiting for Review As of October 28, my app has been waiting for almost six days without moving to "In Review". I have not received any feedback or requests for additional information in App Store Connect. I've verified that the App Review Information is complete, including detailed testing instructions, contact information, explanations of the app's functionality, and an attached demonstration video. I also contacted Apple Developer Support on October 27 to check whether anything might be blocking the review, but I have not received a response yet. I understand that first-time submissions may require additional verification. However, given Apple's published review-time estimates and the similar delays reported by other developers this month, I wanted to ask: Is there currently a broader backlog affecting first-time iOS app submissions? Could someone from the App Review team confirm whether my submission is correctly queued? Is there anything else I should check or provide without withdrawing and resubmitting the app? I would greatly appreciate any guidance or clarification. Thank you for your time and assistance. Best regards, Sam Developer of Wakeletics

Hi, Our app peeka (App ID 6819420154), version 1.0.47 build 19, has been in "Waiting for Review" since 22 October 2026, 20:00 UTC. It has not moved to "In Review" once. Timeline: 5 Oct: version 1.0.47 created, first submissions on 9 Oct 14 Oct: rejected under Guideline 1.2 (user-generated content) 17 Oct: we addressed every 1.2 point and replied in App Store Connect 22 Oct: resubmitted with build 19, which contains those fixes. It has been waiting ever since. So far we have: requested an expedited review three times (no reply) confirmed that our Free Apps Agreement is active (since 19 Oct) confirmed that the demo account in the review notes still signs in Is there anything on our side blocking the submission, such as missing metadata or a flag on the account? If the submission is stuck in the queue, could someone please look at it? Thank you.

My first app submission has been in Waiting for Review since 16 October 2026 with no change of state — twelve days. App: Parozo: Restaurant POS & KOT Apple ID: 6817765731 Version: 1.0.0 (iOS) Submitted: 16 Oct 2026, 9:10 AM Case ID: 103011293263 Version 1.0.0 was reviewed and rejected on 14 October. I addressed the feedback and resubmitted on 16 October. Since then the submission has not entered review. I understand this is a first app with no prior review history, and that review times are longer than usual at the moment, so I am not looking to jump the queue. I have already contacted App Review through the App Review Status form and have the case ID above. If anyone from Apple is able to confirm the submission is queued normally, or point out anything outstanding at my end, I would be grateful. Happy to provide demo credentials or a walkthrough video.

Hello, My first iOS app, Textout (version 1.0.0, build 46), has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 14, 2026, and has never moved to "In Review". There are no messages from Apple in App Store Connect, and no requests for additional information. Details App ID: 6793842235 Version / build: 1.0.0 (46) Submitted: Oct 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM (IST) Submission ID: 4b32b67c-ee72-4d8d-9351-3d09e284e9b1 Support case ID (App Review Status): 103005845026, opened Oct 23 What I've already done Requested expedited review twice Opened a support case with App Review, with no reply so far Not edited, withdrawn or resubmitted the build, so I don't lose my place in the queue I've seen other developers report long "Waiting for Review" times this month. Is anyone else still seeing this, and did your app move without any further action? Any guidance from App Review would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello Apple Developer Community, Our app, ALANN, has been going through the App Store review process since September 21, 2026, and we are still unable to complete the review. As of October 27, our latest submission remains in “Waiting for Review,” unchanged since October 16. Despite our continued efforts, the prolonged delay is having a significant impact on our business: Business launch delayed: We are unable to proceed with our planned iOS launch. Ongoing financial losses: The delay is affecting our planned operations and causing financial losses while we wait for the app to become available. Previous feedback addressed: We have implemented the requested changes and provided dedicated Individual Seller and Dealer test accounts, pre-populated data, payment testing details, and detailed review instructions. Multiple escalation attempts: We have contacted Apple Developer Support several times and submitted an expedited review request. No clear update: Despite these efforts, the submission remains in “Waiting for Review,” and we have not received a clear explanation for why the review has not started. We understand that App Review timelines can vary, but the continued uncertainty is making it increasingly difficult to manage our launch plans and business commitments. Has anyone experienced a similar delay despite providing all requested information and following up through official support channels? Is there an appropriate way to request clarification on the review queue status? We would genuinely appreciate any practical guidance or relevant experiences from the developer community. Regards,Team ALANN

Hello Apple Developer Forums community, I would like to ask whether anyone has experienced a similar App Review delay and whether there is anything I can do to move the review process forward. Here is the submission timeline for my app: July 26, 2026: Submitted an app update for review. July 28, 2026: The submission was rejected due to Guideline 2.3.6, Guideline 3.2.1(viii), and Guideline 3.2.2(ix). August 19, 2026: After addressing the issues raised in the rejection, I replied and resubmitted the app for review. October 1, 2026: Since the status had remained under review for an extended period, I canceled the existing submission and submitted it again. October 27, 2026: The app is still showing “In Review” in App Store Connect, with no apparent progress. It has now been more than two months since I first submitted the update, and the current review has been pending for a considerable amount of time. I understand that review times can vary depending on the app and the issues involved. However, I am concerned that something may be holding up the review process. I would appreciate any advice on the following questions: Has anyone experienced a similar delay recently, particularly after addressing previous App Review guideline violations? Is there anything I can do to determine whether the submission is progressing normally or requires additional action from my side? Would it be advisable to contact App Review or Apple Developer Support directly at this point? Based on your experience, is there any way to estimate when the review might be completed? I am not looking to bypass the App Review process. I would simply like to understand whether this extended delay is normal and what steps I should take next. Thank you for your time and any advice you can share. Submission ID: 59357cf3-2efd-4795-88ce-e761cb79e171

Hello Apple Developer Community, I submitted my iOS app, Backed: Warranty & Claim Kit, for App Review and received Apple's confirmation email stating that the app had been received for review. The email mentions that over 90% of apps are reviewed within 48 hours. However, it has now been more than 48 hours, and my app's status is still showing “Waiting for Review” in App Store Connect. I understand that review times can vary depending on several factors, but I would appreciate some guidance from developers who have experienced a similar delay. Has anyone recently experienced a review delay beyond 48 hours? Is it normal for an app to remain in “Waiting for Review” status for several days? At what point should I contact Apple Developer Support? App details: App name: Backed: Warranty & Claim Kit Platform: iOS Current status: Waiting for Review Time elapsed: More than 48 hours I would appreciate any advice or insights from developers who have experienced this situation. Thank you!

App: Sudoku: Cosmos (iOS 1.0.1, build 5) Submission ID: 010c7c7d-6a2d-4a66-b16b-003aa5f2eefe Timeline: Oct 11: reviewed; Oct 14: metadata rejected under Guideline 2.3.3 (screenshots). Oct 14: replaced all screenshots with captures of the actual app UI and resubmitted the same submission. Since then: "Waiting for Review" with no change (13 days). Expedited review was requested; no response. I cannot reply in the submission message thread: every attempt fails with a validation error, even a one-line message. Could App Review confirm the resubmission is in the queue? Thank you.

App: Sudoku: Cosmos (iOS 1.0.1, build 5) Submission ID: 010c7c7d-6a2d-4a66-b16b-003aa5f2eefe Timeline: Oct 11: reviewed; Oct 14: metadata rejected under Guideline 2.3.3 (screenshots). Oct 14: replaced all screenshots with captures of the actual app UI and resubmitted the same submission. Since then: "Waiting for Review" with no change (13 days). Expedited review was requested; no response. I cannot reply in the submission message thread: every attempt fails with a validation error, even a one-line message. Could App Review confirm the resubmission is in the queue? Thank you.

after rejection i submitted my app on 17 oct but its still showing "Waiting for Review" any update on this why its taking so much time ?