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Analytics tab show old icon, even though it was changed long time ago
We have changed app icon a while ago, it displayed correctly on distribution page and on other pages - with an exception of analytics - https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/analytics No matter what time range is selected it still displays old icon. Can I make something with it? It's been more then a year and it's definitely not a cache issue.
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Cant add user on app store connect (A user with this email address already exists on this team.)
My account is invited to a team as admin I already accept the invitation but I can't find the team on developer.apple.com, appstoreconnect.apple.com even on XCode. My colleagues also cant find my account on the user and access tab on apple store connect but when he tried to invite me again it throw an error (A user with this email address already exists on this team.) What should I do to fix this?
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SB 2420 - I have no idea what to do.
I recognize that Apple has put out documentation on how to do things with the new Age APIs, but I have no idea what my apps are supposed to do to be in compliance with this law. Most of the law sounds like it applies to App Store developers like Apple, more than it pertains to individual app devs. If the age rating of an app changes, wouldn't we just put it in App Store Connect and have Apple disable those apps on the devices of the underage kids?
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3 weeks, 4 rejections, 4 expedited requests, $10,000+ in losses — our app is still “Waiting for Review” with no end in sight
Hello App Review Team, I’m writing this as a last resort after 3 weeks of an exhausting and costly review process for our app Hook — Smart Message Assistant (iOS 1.0.0). Full timeline: • May 3: First submission • June 4: Rejected (marketing language) • June 4: Resubmitted with all fixes • June 8: Rejected (Guideline 3.1.2c — subscriptions) • June 9: Resubmitted with every issue fully addressed June 17: Rejected (Guideline 2.1a — app crash + sign-in bug) • June 17: Resubmitted same day with critical fixes • June 23: Resubmitted again with additional bug fixes • Today: Still “Waiting for Review” — no movement, no communication We have submitted 4 expedited review requests — all approved. We have contacted Developer Support multiple times. Every time we are told “it will begin shortly.” It never does. Business impact: We have a contractual launch deadline and active paid marketing campaigns running. Every week of delay costs us thousands of dollars in direct losses. We have already lost over $10,000 in sunk marketing costs and missed revenue. We have addressed every single issue Apple raised — promptly, thoroughly, and without complaint. We are not asking to skip the process. We are asking for someone to actually look at our submission and tell us if something is blocking it. Apple ID: 6766006483 This is not a normal delay. This is 3-4 weeks of a small team’s work being held hostage with no explanation. Thank you.
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Minor using parent's Apple Developer Account — whose SSN for App Store Connect banking and 1099-K?
Hello, I am 16 years old and have built my first iOS app using Expo and React Native. Since Apple requires developers to be 18 or older, my mom needs to enroll in the Apple Developer Program using her Apple ID on my behalf. I have a specific question about the tax and payment setup inside App Store Connect: When setting up the banking and tax information in App Store Connect, whose SSN should be entered — my mom's or mine? Or would it make more sense to obtain a free EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS to use instead of either personal SSN? Whoever's SSN or tax ID is entered in App Store Connect — is that the person Apple sends the 1099-K to at the end of the year? Has anyone dealt with this situation before as a minor developer with a parent's account? How did you handle the tax reporting correctly? I have already spoken with a SCORE tax mentor who confirmed my mom will not be taxed, and I called Apple Support who redirected me to the IRS. I am looking for practical advice from developers who have actually been through this setup. My app has a Pro subscription at $4.99 per month so understanding the payment and tax flow before launch is important to me. Thank you in advance for any help.
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App Store Connect tax issue blocking Paid Apps / IAP, no Finance update
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on the best escalation path for an App Store Connect tax issue that is blocking our Paid Apps / In-App Purchase setup for a live app. Timeline: Jun 18, 2026: Opened a Finance Support case for tax information submissions. Since then: No update from Apple Finance. Current impact: Paid Apps / IAP cannot be completed, and users are already trying to purchase the Pro upgrade. I have also submitted a new Finance contact request under Tax information submissions. Has anyone dealt with a similar App Store Connect tax issue where Finance Support went quiet? Is there any escalation path beyond the Finance contact form and replying to the original iTSPayments email? Any guidance from Apple staff or developers who have been through this would be appreciated.
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Developer Account Terminated Under Section 3.2(f) After 4 Years of Membership - Looking for Similar Experiences
Hello Apple Developer Community, I am seeking advice from developers who may have experienced a similar situation. My Apple Developer Program membership was terminated on May 22, 2026 under Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Apple stated that there were "documented indications of fraudulent conduct" associated with my account. I submitted an appeal, but it was denied and Apple informed me that the decision is final. I am trying to understand what may have triggered this decision because my situation does not appear to match the common cases I have found online. Some background: Apple ID created in 2022. Enrolled in the Apple Developer Program since 2022. Membership renewed every year without issue. Renewal payment was made using my personal Visa card. Individual developer account. Personal Mac purchased new and used only by me. No account sharing. No account purchase, sale, transfer, or rental. No additional team members. My apps and backend services were developed and maintained by me. Main application is an IoT device control app for hardware that I personally own. No app updates, metadata changes, or TestFlight activity shortly before the termination. No prior warnings, verification requests, or communications from Apple regarding policy violations. I fully understand that Apple may have information that I cannot access and I am not asking anyone to speculate about Apple's internal investigation. However, I would appreciate hearing from developers who have experienced a termination under Section 3.2(f): Were you ever able to obtain additional clarification from Apple? Did the issue turn out to be related to account activity, identity verification, payment information, device associations, or something else? Has anyone encountered a similar situation despite having no recent account or application activity? Thank you for any insights or experiences you can share.
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Foreign-owned US LLC stuck on W-9 form, tax team silent for a month
My developer account is a US single-member LLC owned by a non-US individual. The LLC is a disregarded entity with a valid EIN. App Store Connect only shows me the W-9 workflow. But the IRS instructions for W-9 say: ▎ "If the owner of a disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9" So I legally cannot submit a W-9. I need the W-8BEN workflow enabled. Apple Finance told me all US legal entities must complete a W-9, then suggested I get an EIN (I have one) or change my address. When I sent the IRS guidance, they said their system can't make the change and forwarded it to the tax team. That was May 14 (Case-ID 19771345). Over 15 business days later: no reply, no timeline, and my paid agreement is still inactive. My business is on hold. Has anyone with a foreign-owned single-member US LLC gotten the W-8BEN workflow enabled? Is there any escalation path beyond iTSPayments and the Finance contact form? Both have gone quiet.
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Auto-renewable subscriptions stuck in "Missing Metadata" / "Prepare for Submission" — no way to resubmit
App: MahjCheck (Apple ID for app available on request) Subscription Group: MahjCheck Ad-Free (Group ID 22087052) Products: Ad-Free Monthly — com.celebrateeverything.mahjcheck.adfree_monthly (Apple ID 6769124896) Ad-Free Annual — com.celebrateeverything.mahjcheck.adfree_annual (Apple ID 6769126263) Summary of the problem: Both subscriptions were live and fully functional in my approved app version 1.2.1. Customers were able to subscribe successfully. Then, without any changes on my end, both subscriptions reverted to "Missing Metadata" status, and customers can no longer subscribe (the purchase screen spins indefinitely because no offerings can be loaded). I have since completed all metadata: Both individual subscriptions have localizations, pricing, and availability (US and Canada) set I added the subscription group localization that was missing Both products now show "Prepare for Submission" The problem: App Store Connect displays the message "Your first subscription must be submitted with a new app version," but there is NO In-App Purchases & Subscriptions section on my version page to attach them to. I have submitted new app versions (1.2.2 approved, 1.2.3 in progress) and the section never appears, so I have no way to resubmit the subscriptions for review. These subscriptions were already approved and live previously, so they should not be in a "first submission" state. I believe they are stuck in an inconsistent backend state that I cannot resolve from the App Store Connect interface. Request: Please reset or re-approve these two subscription products so they return to "Approved/Active" status, or advise how I can resubmit them given that no In-App Purchases section is available on my version page. Thank you.
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Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam .. Has anyone received this message
Hi has anyone had there app rejected for Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam? my app is a cyber security app which has a VPN and I had this rejection message.. the reasoning was very vague and i am unsure what this means.. I had submitted an appeal and also replied to the reject message but have had no response for over a week. anyone had this and if so, how did you resolve ?
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My Business Name is not showing as Developer in the App Store
I'm registered as a legal business entity and using an Apple Developer Organization account (successfully migrated from Individual Developer account). The two apps I have live on the App Store show seller as my business (SMPLPXLS LLC), but the developer field, which is extremely prominent throughout the purchase flows, shows my actual name. The two apps are: SnapSpots: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapspots-save-your-spots/id6781947475 SMPLNVST: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smplnvst/id6776138290 Please help. The whole point of migrating to an Organization account was to avoid this issue.
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Account migration to business
I started the process to transition my account from personal to business. I -think- I submitted everything. A couple days ago, I found an agreement that needed to be signed. It still says "Developer Information Update In Process." How long is the review? How can I tell if I'm still missing something? I can't add a new app or update my existing apps until this completes and I didn't know it would take weeks (it it was so obscure that it would take me weeks). Please help! Thanks Rob
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App stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 2+ weeks after resubmitting new public app record (previously unlisted, removed)
Hello, I’m looking for guidance from the community and/or Apple staff regarding an app that has been stuck in review for an unusually long time. App details App name: IQPOOLS AR Platform: iOS Version: 1.1 Apple ID: 6775523951 Bundle ID: AR01.iqpools Developer account type: Individual Current status App Store Connect status: Waiting for Review There is no Resolution Center thread for this version Submission history: First submission: June 1, 2026 After ~1 week with no review progress, I updated the app, removed the previous submission (Developer Rejected), and resubmitted Current submission date: June 8, 2026 at 18:31 As of today, the app is still Waiting for Review Background I previously had an app that was approved and published as Unlisted Apple later removed it from sale due to regional restrictions on unlisted/custom app distribution for developers in my region (Russian Federation) Apple Developer Support advised that to switch from unlisted/private to public distribution, I must create a new app record and resubmit the binary I followed that guidance: new Bundle ID, new app record, new build, public distribution (not unlisted) What I’ve already tried Submitted Expedited App Review request(s) — no response Contacted App Store Connect support via the contact form — no useful response Replied to previous Developer Support case about unlisted → public transition Confirmed DSA/trader settings and EU availability where applicable Did not remove the current submission again to avoid resetting the queue App characteristics (for context) Free AR app for product visualization (composite swimming pools) No login required No in-app purchases, subscriptions, ads, or user-generated content Uses camera for ARKit only My questions Is a 2+ week wait in Waiting for Review (with no Resolution Center message) normal in this situation? Could the delay be related to the previous unlisted app removal / new app record after regional restriction? Is there any additional compliance step I might be missing (account-level, DSA, agreements, etc.)? What is the recommended channel to escalate when Expedited Review and Contact forms produce no response? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I’m happy to provide more details if needed. Thank you, Artem Lesik
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Clarification about product with status "Developer Removed from Sale"
Summary After setting a single auto-renewable subscription product (not the app) to "Developer Removed from Sale" in App Store Connect, the next scheduled renewal for an existing active subscriber failed with DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW v2 and expirationIntent = 5 ("expired for some other reason"). I expected expirationIntent = 4 ("product wasn't available for purchase at the time of renewal"), since the product was, in fact, not available for purchase. I would like to confirm whether 5 is the documented/expected value for this scenario, and how to deterministically distinguish "developer removed product from sale" from other renewal failures using the notification payload. Reproduction / observed sequence Day 15: Changed product annual_promo (auto-renewable subscription) status from "Approved" to "Developer Removed from Sale" in App Store Connect. The app itself remained Approved and on sale. Other subscription products in the same group remained Approved. Day 16: An existing active subscriber on that product had a scheduled automatic renewal date. Result: Renewal did not occur. We received a DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW v2 notification. Payload (relevant fields): JWSRenewalInfoDecodedPayload.expirationIntent = 5 JWSRenewalInfoDecodedPayload.autoRenewStatus = 0 Questions Is expirationIntent = 5 the correct/expected value when a renewal fails because the developer removed the product from sale? Or should it have been 4 ("product wasn't available for purchase at the time of renewal")? If 5 is intentional, what is the engineering rationale for not using 4 in this scenario? Given that expirationIntent = 5 is documented as a catch-all ("some other reason"), which other fields in the DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW payload (e.g., subtype, autoRenewStatus, gracePeriodExpiresDate, signedTransactionInfo) should we inspect to deterministically classify the failure cause and isolate "developer removed product from sale" from billing failure / customer cancel / price-increase not accepted / etc.? Context I'm aware of the docs page In-App Purchase statuses and Set availability for an auto-renewable subscription, but they describe the status semantics, not the resulting notification payload. Product has been reverted to "Approved" to avoid further impact on subscribers while this is clarified. Thanks in advance.
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EIN used on individual account, cannot use on organization. In-App purchases disabled.
Please treat this with urgency, my app is losing $1000 a day because it cannot process in-app purchases. Totaling about $10k. None of the support channels have been able to escalate my issue. I’m requesting an update to the tax ID on my individual Apple Developer Program membership so I can proceed with migrating from an Individual account to an Organization account. Developer Support case numbers: 102915751183, 102922641560 iTunes Case-ID: 20691720 Individual membership Team ID: 3ZBY7997B7 The current U.S. tax ID on the W-9 associated with my individual membership is an EIN. I need that EIN detached from the individual membership so it can be used for the new company/organization account. I emailed the required documents to a provided email but haven't received a response. I've contacted several support representatives, and none of them can escalate my case.
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I paid 14 days ago and still get issue - Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired.
Please see the attached image "Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired. Your apps will not be available on the App Store until you renew your membership. To renew your membership, the Account Holder needs to visit the Membership section of their account on the Apple Developer website." But it is not correct see: I send many emails and support tickets that didn't helped: I don't have any pending agreement. Another email that didn't helped: Yes, I deleted my cookies and still cannot continue: Yes I'm using desktop, or Safari on iOS. And this is the last email I received: An account cost $99 per year. And I'm waiting 14 days already, I need $3 refund, and counting. And please bring back my account.
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My Authenticator App is in 'Wating for Review' state since March 23, 2026
Hello Apple, I am looking for guidance regarding an app that has been waiting for review for an unusually long time. It's the first build and the app details are : App ID: 6771651289 App Title: Authenticator App Status: Waiting for Review Submission Date: March 23, 2026 Submission Type: First App Store Submission My app has remained in the "Waiting for Review" state since March 23, 2026, and I have not yet received any feedback, requests for additional information, or review outcome. I understand that review times can vary depending on workload and review requirements. However, the extended waiting for review period is causing a significant delay to my planned launch, and I would be grateful if the App Review Team could provide an update on the status of the review or advise whether any additional information is needed from my side. Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate the work of the App Review Team and look forward to your response. Kind regards, Sufyan
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Analytics tab show old icon, even though it was changed long time ago
We have changed app icon a while ago, it displayed correctly on distribution page and on other pages - with an exception of analytics - https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/analytics No matter what time range is selected it still displays old icon. Can I make something with it? It's been more then a year and it's definitely not a cache issue.
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Cant add user on app store connect (A user with this email address already exists on this team.)
My account is invited to a team as admin I already accept the invitation but I can't find the team on developer.apple.com, appstoreconnect.apple.com even on XCode. My colleagues also cant find my account on the user and access tab on apple store connect but when he tried to invite me again it throw an error (A user with this email address already exists on this team.) What should I do to fix this?
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SB 2420 - I have no idea what to do.
I recognize that Apple has put out documentation on how to do things with the new Age APIs, but I have no idea what my apps are supposed to do to be in compliance with this law. Most of the law sounds like it applies to App Store developers like Apple, more than it pertains to individual app devs. If the age rating of an app changes, wouldn't we just put it in App Store Connect and have Apple disable those apps on the devices of the underage kids?
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3 weeks, 4 rejections, 4 expedited requests, $10,000+ in losses — our app is still “Waiting for Review” with no end in sight
Hello App Review Team, I’m writing this as a last resort after 3 weeks of an exhausting and costly review process for our app Hook — Smart Message Assistant (iOS 1.0.0). Full timeline: • May 3: First submission • June 4: Rejected (marketing language) • June 4: Resubmitted with all fixes • June 8: Rejected (Guideline 3.1.2c — subscriptions) • June 9: Resubmitted with every issue fully addressed June 17: Rejected (Guideline 2.1a — app crash + sign-in bug) • June 17: Resubmitted same day with critical fixes • June 23: Resubmitted again with additional bug fixes • Today: Still “Waiting for Review” — no movement, no communication We have submitted 4 expedited review requests — all approved. We have contacted Developer Support multiple times. Every time we are told “it will begin shortly.” It never does. Business impact: We have a contractual launch deadline and active paid marketing campaigns running. Every week of delay costs us thousands of dollars in direct losses. We have already lost over $10,000 in sunk marketing costs and missed revenue. We have addressed every single issue Apple raised — promptly, thoroughly, and without complaint. We are not asking to skip the process. We are asking for someone to actually look at our submission and tell us if something is blocking it. Apple ID: 6766006483 This is not a normal delay. This is 3-4 weeks of a small team’s work being held hostage with no explanation. Thank you.
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Minor using parent's Apple Developer Account — whose SSN for App Store Connect banking and 1099-K?
Hello, I am 16 years old and have built my first iOS app using Expo and React Native. Since Apple requires developers to be 18 or older, my mom needs to enroll in the Apple Developer Program using her Apple ID on my behalf. I have a specific question about the tax and payment setup inside App Store Connect: When setting up the banking and tax information in App Store Connect, whose SSN should be entered — my mom's or mine? Or would it make more sense to obtain a free EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS to use instead of either personal SSN? Whoever's SSN or tax ID is entered in App Store Connect — is that the person Apple sends the 1099-K to at the end of the year? Has anyone dealt with this situation before as a minor developer with a parent's account? How did you handle the tax reporting correctly? I have already spoken with a SCORE tax mentor who confirmed my mom will not be taxed, and I called Apple Support who redirected me to the IRS. I am looking for practical advice from developers who have actually been through this setup. My app has a Pro subscription at $4.99 per month so understanding the payment and tax flow before launch is important to me. Thank you in advance for any help.
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Compliance Screening
Hi when I try to login to apple connect I get Compliance Screening and after trying to upload my passport and info I get "An error has occurred. Try again later."
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App Store Connect tax issue blocking Paid Apps / IAP, no Finance update
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on the best escalation path for an App Store Connect tax issue that is blocking our Paid Apps / In-App Purchase setup for a live app. Timeline: Jun 18, 2026: Opened a Finance Support case for tax information submissions. Since then: No update from Apple Finance. Current impact: Paid Apps / IAP cannot be completed, and users are already trying to purchase the Pro upgrade. I have also submitted a new Finance contact request under Tax information submissions. Has anyone dealt with a similar App Store Connect tax issue where Finance Support went quiet? Is there any escalation path beyond the Finance contact form and replying to the original iTSPayments email? Any guidance from Apple staff or developers who have been through this would be appreciated.
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Developer Account Terminated Under Section 3.2(f) After 4 Years of Membership - Looking for Similar Experiences
Hello Apple Developer Community, I am seeking advice from developers who may have experienced a similar situation. My Apple Developer Program membership was terminated on May 22, 2026 under Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Apple stated that there were "documented indications of fraudulent conduct" associated with my account. I submitted an appeal, but it was denied and Apple informed me that the decision is final. I am trying to understand what may have triggered this decision because my situation does not appear to match the common cases I have found online. Some background: Apple ID created in 2022. Enrolled in the Apple Developer Program since 2022. Membership renewed every year without issue. Renewal payment was made using my personal Visa card. Individual developer account. Personal Mac purchased new and used only by me. No account sharing. No account purchase, sale, transfer, or rental. No additional team members. My apps and backend services were developed and maintained by me. Main application is an IoT device control app for hardware that I personally own. No app updates, metadata changes, or TestFlight activity shortly before the termination. No prior warnings, verification requests, or communications from Apple regarding policy violations. I fully understand that Apple may have information that I cannot access and I am not asking anyone to speculate about Apple's internal investigation. However, I would appreciate hearing from developers who have experienced a termination under Section 3.2(f): Were you ever able to obtain additional clarification from Apple? Did the issue turn out to be related to account activity, identity verification, payment information, device associations, or something else? Has anyone encountered a similar situation despite having no recent account or application activity? Thank you for any insights or experiences you can share.
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Foreign-owned US LLC stuck on W-9 form, tax team silent for a month
My developer account is a US single-member LLC owned by a non-US individual. The LLC is a disregarded entity with a valid EIN. App Store Connect only shows me the W-9 workflow. But the IRS instructions for W-9 say: ▎ "If the owner of a disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9" So I legally cannot submit a W-9. I need the W-8BEN workflow enabled. Apple Finance told me all US legal entities must complete a W-9, then suggested I get an EIN (I have one) or change my address. When I sent the IRS guidance, they said their system can't make the change and forwarded it to the tax team. That was May 14 (Case-ID 19771345). Over 15 business days later: no reply, no timeline, and my paid agreement is still inactive. My business is on hold. Has anyone with a foreign-owned single-member US LLC gotten the W-8BEN workflow enabled? Is there any escalation path beyond iTSPayments and the Finance contact form? Both have gone quiet.
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Auto-renewable subscriptions stuck in "Missing Metadata" / "Prepare for Submission" — no way to resubmit
App: MahjCheck (Apple ID for app available on request) Subscription Group: MahjCheck Ad-Free (Group ID 22087052) Products: Ad-Free Monthly — com.celebrateeverything.mahjcheck.adfree_monthly (Apple ID 6769124896) Ad-Free Annual — com.celebrateeverything.mahjcheck.adfree_annual (Apple ID 6769126263) Summary of the problem: Both subscriptions were live and fully functional in my approved app version 1.2.1. Customers were able to subscribe successfully. Then, without any changes on my end, both subscriptions reverted to "Missing Metadata" status, and customers can no longer subscribe (the purchase screen spins indefinitely because no offerings can be loaded). I have since completed all metadata: Both individual subscriptions have localizations, pricing, and availability (US and Canada) set I added the subscription group localization that was missing Both products now show "Prepare for Submission" The problem: App Store Connect displays the message "Your first subscription must be submitted with a new app version," but there is NO In-App Purchases & Subscriptions section on my version page to attach them to. I have submitted new app versions (1.2.2 approved, 1.2.3 in progress) and the section never appears, so I have no way to resubmit the subscriptions for review. These subscriptions were already approved and live previously, so they should not be in a "first submission" state. I believe they are stuck in an inconsistent backend state that I cannot resolve from the App Store Connect interface. Request: Please reset or re-approve these two subscription products so they return to "Approved/Active" status, or advise how I can resubmit them given that no In-App Purchases section is available on my version page. Thank you.
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Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam .. Has anyone received this message
Hi has anyone had there app rejected for Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam? my app is a cyber security app which has a VPN and I had this rejection message.. the reasoning was very vague and i am unsure what this means.. I had submitted an appeal and also replied to the reject message but have had no response for over a week. anyone had this and if so, how did you resolve ?
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My Business Name is not showing as Developer in the App Store
I'm registered as a legal business entity and using an Apple Developer Organization account (successfully migrated from Individual Developer account). The two apps I have live on the App Store show seller as my business (SMPLPXLS LLC), but the developer field, which is extremely prominent throughout the purchase flows, shows my actual name. The two apps are: SnapSpots: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapspots-save-your-spots/id6781947475 SMPLNVST: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smplnvst/id6776138290 Please help. The whole point of migrating to an Organization account was to avoid this issue.
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Account migration to business
I started the process to transition my account from personal to business. I -think- I submitted everything. A couple days ago, I found an agreement that needed to be signed. It still says "Developer Information Update In Process." How long is the review? How can I tell if I'm still missing something? I can't add a new app or update my existing apps until this completes and I didn't know it would take weeks (it it was so obscure that it would take me weeks). Please help! Thanks Rob
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App stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 2+ weeks after resubmitting new public app record (previously unlisted, removed)
Hello, I’m looking for guidance from the community and/or Apple staff regarding an app that has been stuck in review for an unusually long time. App details App name: IQPOOLS AR Platform: iOS Version: 1.1 Apple ID: 6775523951 Bundle ID: AR01.iqpools Developer account type: Individual Current status App Store Connect status: Waiting for Review There is no Resolution Center thread for this version Submission history: First submission: June 1, 2026 After ~1 week with no review progress, I updated the app, removed the previous submission (Developer Rejected), and resubmitted Current submission date: June 8, 2026 at 18:31 As of today, the app is still Waiting for Review Background I previously had an app that was approved and published as Unlisted Apple later removed it from sale due to regional restrictions on unlisted/custom app distribution for developers in my region (Russian Federation) Apple Developer Support advised that to switch from unlisted/private to public distribution, I must create a new app record and resubmit the binary I followed that guidance: new Bundle ID, new app record, new build, public distribution (not unlisted) What I’ve already tried Submitted Expedited App Review request(s) — no response Contacted App Store Connect support via the contact form — no useful response Replied to previous Developer Support case about unlisted → public transition Confirmed DSA/trader settings and EU availability where applicable Did not remove the current submission again to avoid resetting the queue App characteristics (for context) Free AR app for product visualization (composite swimming pools) No login required No in-app purchases, subscriptions, ads, or user-generated content Uses camera for ARKit only My questions Is a 2+ week wait in Waiting for Review (with no Resolution Center message) normal in this situation? Could the delay be related to the previous unlisted app removal / new app record after regional restriction? Is there any additional compliance step I might be missing (account-level, DSA, agreements, etc.)? What is the recommended channel to escalate when Expedited Review and Contact forms produce no response? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I’m happy to provide more details if needed. Thank you, Artem Lesik
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Clarification about product with status "Developer Removed from Sale"
Summary After setting a single auto-renewable subscription product (not the app) to "Developer Removed from Sale" in App Store Connect, the next scheduled renewal for an existing active subscriber failed with DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW v2 and expirationIntent = 5 ("expired for some other reason"). I expected expirationIntent = 4 ("product wasn't available for purchase at the time of renewal"), since the product was, in fact, not available for purchase. I would like to confirm whether 5 is the documented/expected value for this scenario, and how to deterministically distinguish "developer removed product from sale" from other renewal failures using the notification payload. Reproduction / observed sequence Day 15: Changed product annual_promo (auto-renewable subscription) status from "Approved" to "Developer Removed from Sale" in App Store Connect. The app itself remained Approved and on sale. Other subscription products in the same group remained Approved. Day 16: An existing active subscriber on that product had a scheduled automatic renewal date. Result: Renewal did not occur. We received a DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW v2 notification. Payload (relevant fields): JWSRenewalInfoDecodedPayload.expirationIntent = 5 JWSRenewalInfoDecodedPayload.autoRenewStatus = 0 Questions Is expirationIntent = 5 the correct/expected value when a renewal fails because the developer removed the product from sale? Or should it have been 4 ("product wasn't available for purchase at the time of renewal")? If 5 is intentional, what is the engineering rationale for not using 4 in this scenario? Given that expirationIntent = 5 is documented as a catch-all ("some other reason"), which other fields in the DID_FAIL_TO_RENEW payload (e.g., subtype, autoRenewStatus, gracePeriodExpiresDate, signedTransactionInfo) should we inspect to deterministically classify the failure cause and isolate "developer removed product from sale" from billing failure / customer cancel / price-increase not accepted / etc.? Context I'm aware of the docs page In-App Purchase statuses and Set availability for an auto-renewable subscription, but they describe the status semantics, not the resulting notification payload. Product has been reverted to "Approved" to avoid further impact on subscribers while this is clarified. Thanks in advance.
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EIN used on individual account, cannot use on organization. In-App purchases disabled.
Please treat this with urgency, my app is losing $1000 a day because it cannot process in-app purchases. Totaling about $10k. None of the support channels have been able to escalate my issue. I’m requesting an update to the tax ID on my individual Apple Developer Program membership so I can proceed with migrating from an Individual account to an Organization account. Developer Support case numbers: 102915751183, 102922641560 iTunes Case-ID: 20691720 Individual membership Team ID: 3ZBY7997B7 The current U.S. tax ID on the W-9 associated with my individual membership is an EIN. I need that EIN detached from the individual membership so it can be used for the new company/organization account. I emailed the required documents to a provided email but haven't received a response. I've contacted several support representatives, and none of them can escalate my case.
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I paid 14 days ago and still get issue - Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired.
Please see the attached image "Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired. Your apps will not be available on the App Store until you renew your membership. To renew your membership, the Account Holder needs to visit the Membership section of their account on the Apple Developer website." But it is not correct see: I send many emails and support tickets that didn't helped: I don't have any pending agreement. Another email that didn't helped: Yes, I deleted my cookies and still cannot continue: Yes I'm using desktop, or Safari on iOS. And this is the last email I received: An account cost $99 per year. And I'm waiting 14 days already, I need $3 refund, and counting. And please bring back my account.
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How to delete an app bundle?
I need to delete permanently an app bundle, or at least remove the apps from it, to be able to delete those apps. How to do it?
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My Authenticator App is in 'Wating for Review' state since March 23, 2026
Hello Apple, I am looking for guidance regarding an app that has been waiting for review for an unusually long time. It's the first build and the app details are : App ID: 6771651289 App Title: Authenticator App Status: Waiting for Review Submission Date: March 23, 2026 Submission Type: First App Store Submission My app has remained in the "Waiting for Review" state since March 23, 2026, and I have not yet received any feedback, requests for additional information, or review outcome. I understand that review times can vary depending on workload and review requirements. However, the extended waiting for review period is causing a significant delay to my planned launch, and I would be grateful if the App Review Team could provide an update on the status of the review or advise whether any additional information is needed from my side. Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate the work of the App Review Team and look forward to your response. Kind regards, Sufyan
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Digital Services Market Act - Stuck in Review
Hi all, My app has been approved, but can't get distributed in the EU, as the Digital Services Market Act has been stuck "in review" for 3 weeks now. Is this happening to anybody? Any way to get out of this stuck bug? Thanks
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