Apple Developer Account Facing Termination – Appeal Submitted but No Response

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Bldev OP

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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!

Answered by Tomato in 910043022

I may have read one or more topics here or somewhere else that they have successfully gotten their account termination reversed. If I were you, I would look for such topics. I might be able to find ones if I try, but that's not the reason why I come here everyday to read every topic here. So I won't.

Answer 1

Tomato OP

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Accepted Answer

I may have read one or more topics here or somewhere else that they have successfully gotten their account termination reversed. If I were you, I would look for such topics. I might be able to find ones if I try, but that's not the reason why I come here everyday to read every topic here. So I won't.

Answer 2

miguelortegaa OP

1d

Hi bldev,

We’re going through a similar situation. Our developer account was terminated, and it’s been deeply distressing because we genuinely haven’t engaged in any dishonest or fraudulent activity.

We just want a clear explanation and a fair opportunity to address Apple’s concerns. We don’t have a resolution yet, but I wanted you to know you’re not alone. I hope we both get a fair review and a way forward.

Answer 3

TerraPulse-App OP

1d

Where did you find the Apple Developer Support phone number (I cannot find it anywhere)? Can you share it please? Because I have an ongoing issue since 8th October with my new app, the status does not change and nobody repplies to my emails...

Answer 4

Freakster OP

1d

@TerraPulse-App here you are: https://developer.apple.com/de/support/worldwide-telephone-hours/

Just click on the link on the top of the site and follow the steps (check the opening hours first).