**Stuck in "Waiting for Review" since October 8 — no response from App Review**

Hello Apple App Review Team,

I'm reaching out regarding my application, which has remained in "Waiting for Review" since October 8, 2026.

My previous submissions were typically reviewed within 2–3 days, but this submission has now been waiting for over 9 days without progressing to "In Review."

I've submitted expedited review requests and attempted to contact App Review, but have received no response or explanation regarding the delay.

I completely understand that review times can vary. However, as an independent developer working to launch my business, this extended delay without communication is concerning.

Could someone from the App Review team please confirm whether my submission is progressing normally, or whether there is an issue that requires attention?

Any assistance or clarification would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Same. We submitted on October 8, and our app is still "Waiting for Review". We're also hoping to have our app launched for an upcoming national convention, so we're quite concerned about the app review time.

Mine was submitted October 2nd and Today is October 17th. 15 Days. Still in "Waiting for Review"

Stuck since October 7, waiting for review. We are also now in a time-sensitive crunch we never envisioned since starting this app review process on September 29, resubmitting after an initial rejection on October 9. Even an expedite request has made no difference.

I submitted my app under Apple ID 1043931945|1 on September 17th — it is now October 18th !!!

First was a 2.1 rejection for more detail required, which I understand is almost a mandatory reply for a new developer. That was followed by a request to see the paywall after free trial expired. This was followed by a request to add a link to the EULA policy to the paywall. My latest rejection, #4 on October 13th, is for a screen the reviewer said they could not move beyond, when there is a clear text that states "tap here when done", so I sent a video walking through every page of the app and showing its full and 100% functionality. No reply from help desk, no reply from thread in app review, no reply from review appeal and no reply from expedite!

Prepare to be stuck for a while!

Hoping they get to reviewing it before your event. I understand things can take time, it’s just concerning when they say it takes 48 hours to review 90% of applicants. I just wish there was more communication about the whole process. Doesn’t seem like anything we can do.

Ours has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since October 8, with absolutely no updates. I’ve spoken with multiple representatives, opened several tickets, sent countless emails, and still haven’t received a single response. It’s incredibly frustrating.

Honestly, this shows capitalism at its peak. A company with a $5 trillion market cap, yet the developers who help build and sustain its ecosystem are left completely in the dark. Developer phone support has been discontinued, emails go unanswered, and even expedite requests are being ignored.

Developers are an essential part of the ecosystem, not an afterthought. The least they deserve is transparency, timely communication, and a support system that actually works. It’s disappointing to see a company of this scale show so little accountability toward the developers who invest their time and effort into its platform.

**Stuck in "Waiting for Review" since October 8 — no response from App Review**
 
 
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