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

Hi, My app Townfolio: PnL Tracker (6823292899) has been sitting in Waiting for Review since Nov 4. Some background: the first review came back on Oct 31 asking for more info under 2.1. I answered everything in the review notes, added a screen recording and resubmitted on Nov 4. Since then nothing has changed and there are no new messages. I also requested an expedited review on Nov 7 but didn't hear anything back. It's my first app and the 1.0 includes a weekly subscription. Is a week normal right now, or could something be stuck on my end? Happy to fix anything if needed. Thanks

Our app Wasp Off Road (Apple ID 6826914168), version 1.3.0, has been in "Waiting for Review" since November 2. We requested expedited review three times (November 5, 9 and 10) and all were accepted, but the submission never moved to "In Review". Our account, agreements, tax forms and app information are all in good standing, and System Status shows no issues. Support case 103013076175 has no response yet, and phone support shows as unavailable. Submission ID: d87b5f0f-743e-4c05-ab31-4e0728d84e21 Could someone from App Review check whether this submission is stuck? Thank you.

Hello, Our first iOS release was submitted on November 1 and still hasn't been reviewed, 10 days later. App Apple ID: 6825241739 Submission ID: a630a17e-1980-47a3-8497-c253c4c5b22c Nov 1: submitted the app with its in-app purchases Nov 2: an automated Guideline 3 message stopped the review to ask whether 100,000 Credits at $100.00 USD was the intended price. It was correct (a flat $1 = 1,000 credits; $100 is our largest pack), and we confirmed it in the thread the same day. Nov 4: resubmitted as asked – no status change since Nov 9: contacted Developer Support – no reply Nov 11: requested an expedited review and followed up with support Nothing in the app or its prices has changed since November 1. The message thread is now closed, so we can't reply there. Could someone from App Review check whether this submission is still in the queue, or whether something is still holding it? We'll respond right away to anything you need. Thank you.

My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for almost 30 days, and now it’s been stuck in “In Review” with no update. Is anyone else facing the same issue? If you've had a recent App Store review, how long did you have to wait before getting a decision? My Android version is already live, performing well, and generating revenue. Meanwhile, I'm losing valuable time and potential revenue because my iOS app is stuck in Apple's review process. As an independent developer, I've invested so much time, effort, and resources into building this app, and it's incredibly disappointing to have business opportunities held back because of such a lengthy review process. Apple, this is seriously hurting developers. We understand that app reviews take time, but waiting nearly a month and still having no decision is unacceptable. Developers deserve transparency and a reasonable review timeline. I really hope someone at Apple takes notice and looks into these delays.

Hey everyone, My company is submitting its first iOS app, and we're hoping to learn from people who've been through this. Here's our timeline so far: Week 0 (Oct. 9th): Submitted the app for review. Week 2: Submitted an expedited review request 2 days later : Received our first rejection. Rejected because our app didn't include an account delete feature. Resubmitted 2 days later with the requested feature. Week 3: Created a support ticket requesting an update 2 days later: Received a second rejection. The second rejection was under Guideline 5.1.2 (App Tracking Transparency). Our privacy labels marked data types as used for tracking. We've corrected them, confirmed we don't track users, replied to App Review, and resubmitted all within 30 min os rejection email. Today marks exactly 1 month with no approval. The waits between each review have been roughly a week or longer, and we have events and physical marketing campaigns planned around the launch. We planned for 1 month of runway between submission and approval which is now gone and there is not clear idea on timeline... Questions for the community: Are week-long (or longer) waits between submissions and rejections normal for a first-time submission, or does this sound unusual? Does a new developer account or first app submission tend to get extra scrutiny or slower reviews? Is there anything that helped you speed up the process, such as an expedited review request, contacting Developer Support, or a phone call with App Review?

Hello Apple Developer Community, Our app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for more than 7 days, and we have not received any updates regarding the review process. I have already contacted the Apple App Review Team three times via email, but unfortunately, I have not received any response so far. Submission ID: 30000009122220 This delay is creating significant challenges for our business and customers. Our application is actively used by many clients and their employees, who are increasingly frustrated because they are unable to receive important updates and new features. As a result, several important modules and improvements are currently blocked from going live. This is directly affecting our ability to deliver promised functionality to our clients, meet their expectations, and maintain service quality. Unfortunately, some clients are becoming dissatisfied, and we are facing the risk of losing business because of these delays. We fully understand that Apple's review process requires time and appreciate the team's efforts to maintain quality and security. However, waiting more than seven days without any update, despite multiple follow-ups, is becoming increasingly difficult for us and our customers. Could someone from Apple or the developer community please advise: Is it normal for an app to remain in "Waiting for Review" for more than seven days? Is there any way to escalate the review request or get an estimated review timeline? Should we continue waiting, or is there any additional action required from our side? We would sincerely appreciate any guidance or assistance. A timely review would make a significant difference to our customers and business. Thank you.

We submitted our iOS app (Apple ID 6816000449) on 2026-11-09. The submission confirmation email says: > On average, 50 percent of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90 percent are reviewed in 48 hours. Once we’ve completed the review, your app’s status will be updated and you will be notified. **It's been 28 days since our initial submission on October 14, and we're still struggling to move forward with the App Review process.** **We've submitted several times, contacted Apple Support via email without receiving a response, and tried scheduling a Meet with Apple appointment. Unfortunately, every available session is fully booked.** Our latest submission (iOS 1.4.0) is still Waiting for Review. Can Apple please provide: - A reasonable estimate of when our current submission will be reviewed? - Clarification on whether anything is preventing our app from progressing? - Assistance in escalating our case or arranging a direct conversation with the App Review team? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

We re-submitted our iOS app (Apple ID 6816000449 ) on 2026-11-09. The submission confirmation email says: On average, 50 percent of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90 percent are reviewed in 48 hours. Once we’ve completed the review, your app’s status will be updated and you will be notified. It's been 28 days since our initial submission on October 14, and we're still struggling to move forward with the App Review process. We've submitted several times, contacted Apple Support via email without receiving a response, and tried scheduling a Meet with Apple appointment. Unfortunately, every available session is fully booked. Our latest submission (iOS 1.4.0) is still Waiting for Review. Apple ID 6816000449 Can Apple please provide: A reasonable estimate of when our current submission will be reviewed? Clarification on whether anything is preventing our app from progressing? Assistance in escalating our case or arranging a direct conversation with the App Review team? It's been four weeks of trying to move forward without clear guidance. Can we please get some assistance with our review? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

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?

My app took over a month to move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review,” and now it seems to be stuck there. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue? My Android version is already live, performing very well and generating revenue, while the iOS version is still waiting for Apple’s review process to move forward. How long are we, as developers, expected to wait and bear these losses because of such delays? Every day of delay means lost revenue and missed opportunities. Apple, please look into this issue and help developers get their apps reviewed in a reasonable timeframe.

Hello Our app has been under review for longer than usual, received a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request on November 4, 2026. We provided all requested information, including a screen recording on a physical device, and resubmitted with in 2 hours. App Submitted Date: 11/4/2026 11AM Apple ID: 6822422599 It has been more than a week now and the status is still “Waiting for Review” Support request also raised : 30000011599821 We have an upcoming launch event on 11/12/2026 Could someone from App Review please check the status? Thank you

Hello, Our app SOL Assists (Apple ID 6829400284), iOS version 1.2.0 build 1, was submitted and has been “Waiting for Review” since November 3, 2026 (8 days). The status has not changed. What we have checked: • Free Apps Agreement is active • No messages or requests in App Review • Demo sign-in details for all roles are in the review notes and the server is live We opened support case 30000008645055 on November 8 and followed up on November 10 and 11, but have only received the automatic confirmation. App Review appointments are full this week. Could someone from App Review please check whether this submission is stuck or correctly queued? Schools are waiting to start using the app. Thank you.

From my understanding, there are many developers experiencing exceeding long app review times, without any feedback or decision being made. As of currently, there is no known major event or announcement that was made in regards to the delay, or when we can expect to possibly hear anything back.. With that being said, I am in need of help for my AppStore Connect Review. If a decision or feedback is temporarily not an option due to the department being temporarily overwhelmed, it would be nice if someone could provide me with a new app processing timeline to accurately reflect the delay... Just so I know when I should become concerned or consider the possibility of my app being stuck in some recipient error. I requested an "expedite" that is more so to highlight the apps current status rather than actually being expedited, FYI but here is that current ticket number to help better identify me and the app in question. CASE ID 30000004085903

I hope this informafion helps! Timeframe for existing apps are said to be around 24-72 hours for review. HOWEVER, for new apps, there possibly may be a wait time of around 13-22 days🙂 see attached images?

Hello, Our new app (Apple ID: 6779879945) received a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request on November 6, 2026. We provided all requested information, including a screen recording on a physical device, and resubmitted the same day. We also submitted an expedited review request and contacted Developer Support, but the app is still "Waiting for Review." Our launch and App Store Pre-Order are scheduled for December 1, 2026. Could someone from App Review please check the status? Thank you.

Hello, Our first iOS release has been in “Waiting for Review” for over three weeks with no status change and no messages in App Store Connect. App: Splitrail: Split Group Bills Apple ID: 6818108386 Version / build: 1.0.0 (7) Submitted: October 20, 2026 Account: Organization All agreements are active and there are no pending actions on the account. We submitted an expedited review request on November 11, 2026. Could the App Review team please check whether anything is blocking this submission? Happy to provide anything else needed. Thank you.

Hi all, My first app, DJO Training Log (Apple ID 6825372095), has been in "Waiting for Review" since I resubmitted it on Saturday, October 31 — 10 days now, with no status change. Background: The first submission received a Guideline 2.1 "Information Needed" request. I added everything requested to the App Review notes (a screen recording on a physical device, the app's purpose and audience, setup instructions with demo accounts for both account types, external services, regional differences) and resubmitted. The app is a private training log for our high school crew team, and I've also submitted a request for Unlisted App Distribution. On November 6 I contacted App Review about the delay (case 30000007174654) and haven't received a reply yet. The demo accounts in the submission are active and working, and nothing in App Store Connect shows that anything is needed from me. Is there anything I should be doing on my end, or is this just a longer wait for a new app? Is the pending Unlisted App Distribution request possibly holding up the review? I'd prefer not to remove and resubmit and lose my place in the queue. Thanks for any help!

Hello Apple App Review Team and Developer Community, We are currently unable to release an approved app update due to delays in the In-App Purchase (IAP) review process. We would like to ask if anyone has experienced a similar situation or knows of a possible solution. App Information App ID: 6449141384 App Bundle ID: com.DetailGames.HungryAliens Timeline On November 3, 2026, we submitted a total of 38 items, including IAP products, for review. The submission is still in "Waiting for Review" status, and the review has not yet started. Meanwhile, our latest app build (iOS 1576), submitted on November 6, 2026, has already been approved. Impact of the Review Delay This update includes a limited-time event scheduled to begin on November 9, 2026, and run for approximately four weeks. However, the pending IAP review is preventing us from releasing the approved app build. As a result, we may be unable to deliver the event content to players as scheduled, potentially affecting their opportunity to participate in the event. Questions Has anyone experienced a situation where an app build was approved, but separately submitted IAP products remained in "Waiting for Review" status, preventing the update from being released? If you have successfully resolved a similar issue, we would appreciate hearing what steps you took. If Apple Developer Support does not respond or the issue remains unresolved, is there an official escalation process to request further assistance or review by a higher-level support team? We would greatly appreciate any guidance from an Apple App Review team member or developers who have encountered a similar situation. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Hello, My app Barangoló (Apple ID: 6815393371, iOS) was submitted for review on Oct 18 and has been in "Waiting for Review" for 10 days. I submitted an expedited review request on Oct 25 but have not received any response or status change yet. Submission date: Oct, 18 at 1:29 AM Expedite request: submitted Oct 25, no reply Messages in Resolution Center / email: none Review notes: filled in Is there anything that could be blocking the review, or is this a queue issue? Could someone from App Review please take a look? Thank you, Tamás Ali

Hi everyone, I recently submitted my iOS application for App Store review, but it has been showing “Waiting for Review” for some time now. Here are my submission details: ● App Name: Eazydezk ● Version: 1.0 ● Build: 10 ● Submission Date: November 5, 2026 ● Current Status: Waiting for ReviewI wanted to check whether other developers are experiencing similar delays with App Store submissions recently. I understand that review times can vary depending on the application and submission queue. However, I would appreciate hearing about recent review timelines from developers who have submitted apps this week. A few questions: ● How long did your latest app submission take to move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review”? ● Are first-time app submissions taking longer than usual? ● Is there currently any delay in the App Review process?I’m not looking to expedite the review unnecessarily, just trying to understand whether this is a general delay or something specific to my submission. Would appreciate hearing about your recent experiences. Thanks!