Apps stuck in “Waiting for Review” for over a month – never entering “In Review”

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Hello,

I’m experiencing a very unusual issue with App Store Connect and I’m wondering if anyone else has encountered something similar.

For more than a month now, none of my app submissions are progressing past “Waiting for Review.” Normally my apps enter the “In Review” stage within a few days, but since early February this simply doesn’t happen.

As a result: • I cannot release bug fixes • I cannot ship updates • I cannot publish new apps

I have already tried: • withdrawing and resubmitting the app • submitting multiple updates • requesting an expedite review

However, every submission just stays in Waiting for Review indefinitely.

This seems to affect all apps in my developer account, not just a specific app.

Has anyone experienced something like this recently? Could this be related to an account-level issue or something on Apple’s side?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Tomato OP

5h

I have already tried: • withdrawing and resubmitting the app

You are back to the end of the line. I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Depending on where you are, you may end up waiting for weeks, if not days. It seems that the review delay is caused by a spike in the number of submission because you can now develop an app with little or no knowledge thanks or no thanks to AI. There was no delay until last November. I'm not terribly affected. Some people like those in China seem to be heavily affected. I only guess that Apple, Inc. cannot hire and then train reviewers fast enough to keep up with demand.

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JesseLin823 OP

3h

I'm experiencing the exact same issue! My tvOS build has been stuck in review for several days as well.

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