iOS submission stuck in "Waiting for Review" 12+ days, macOS companion approved and blocked from release as a result

Hi all,

I hope someone from App Review can take a look

My situation: QuidProQuote: Memory Keeper (app ID: 6791349683) is a simple cross-platform app where a single purchase unlocks both the macOS and iOS versions. Both versions were submitted from the same build/codebase.

The problem is that while my macOS version has been approved and is now pending my release, the iOS version (submission ID: 9fba8d59-d9a7-4a09-bbbe-1d23035adbe1) has been "Waiting for Review" for 12 days now.

  • 2026-07-30, ~4:30pm ET: Both macOS and iOS submissions entered "Waiting for Review"
  • 2026-08-06, ~10am ET: macOS version approved, now Pending Developer Release
  • 2026-08-11 (Today): iOS version still showing "Waiting for Review," 12 days with no status change

This ends up being more than a normal wait because the purchase is shared across platforms... releasing the macOS version now would put it in front of customers without the iOS half of what they're paying for. I can't release the approved macOS build until the iOS version clears review, so the delay on one platform is effectively holding both hostage.

I did file an expedited review request today (2026-08-11), received confirmation ("we'll expedite this review"). But I read advice that additionally it would be wise to register the problem here.

Thanks for any visibility into this!

About 6h after I requested expedited and wrote the above post, my iOS app was approved. No other telemetry so I don’t know if it was the filing, the post, both, or neither. But I’m pleased nonetheless. Thanks all!

iOS submission stuck in "Waiting for Review" 12+ days, macOS companion approved and blocked from release as a result
 
 
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