*App stuck in "Waiting for Review" since May 29**

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Pivoapp OP

Created Jun ’26

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Hello everyone,

I'm looking for advice because my first iOS app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" since May 29.

The app has never entered the "In Review" stage and the status has not changed for weeks. I have already contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, and they keep telling me that everything looks normal and that I just need to wait.

However, it has now been almost a month, which seems highly unusual compared to the review times other developers are reporting.

Some details:

First app submission
Status: Waiting for Review
Submitted on May 29
No messages in Resolution Center
No rejection or request for additional information
Apple Support says there are no issues with the submission

Has anyone experienced a similar delay for a first app release? Did the review eventually start on its own, or was there something specific that had to be done?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer 1

snebesky OP

Jun ’26

Practice your pacience, I am currenly 8 weeks in "Waiting for Review" state.

Answer 2

Pivoapp OP

Jun ’26

I think they gave up on small developers.

Answer 3

Takaro_Sports OP

Jun ’26

Well this is depressing. I've been waiting for a week and was hopeful it would be any day that it got approved or at least changed status. Did you contact support?

Answer 4

Pivoapp OP

Jun ’26

Yes, I have contacted Apple at least three times, but each time I received the same response saying that everything is normal. Since my fourth inquiry, I have been completely ignored.

I find it disappointing that you pay €100 and then do not receive proper support, while also having to wait an extremely long time for the app review process.

Answer 5

App Review OP

Apple

Jun ’26

Thank you for your post. We're investigating and will contact you in App Store Connect to provide further assistance. If you continue to experience issues during review, please contact us.