Hi everyone, I’m currently experiencing unusually long review waiting times and wanted to ask if others see the same behavior this week. My situation: • App Store update has been in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than usual • A newly submitted build also seems stuck • TestFlight processing is slower than I normally see • Expedited review request and contact attempts didn’t change the status so far What confuses me is that I still see other apps receiving updates, so I’m unsure whether this is a broader review delay or something submission-specific. I’m not trying to escalate anything — just looking to understand if this is currently affecting more developers. Would really appreciate hearing about your recent experiences. Thanks and good luck to everyone waiting 🙂

Hello everyone, I am an independent developer of Bolzplatz – Soccer GM (App ID: 6747684577), and I am hoping someone from Apple's App Review team might be able to help me. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing recurring and unusually long App Review delays over the past several weeks. During a previous submission, I had to wait more than three weeks for a review, despite receiving confirmation that my expedited review request had been approved. Multiple attempts to contact Developer Support did not resolve the situation. Now I am facing similar difficulties again. Since October 16, 2026, I have been trying to get another update reviewed. Concerned about another prolonged delay, I submitted two replacement builds, hoping to avoid a possible issue with the review process. I understand that replacing a build may reset the review queue. However, my previous experience has left me genuinely concerned that something might not be working correctly. What makes the situation especially frustrating is the lack of communication. I have contacted Apple Developer Support several times, including messages on October 19 and 20, and submitted another support request on October 22. Unfortunately, I have not received a substantive response. I also submitted formal complaints on September 29 and October 21 regarding these recurring issues. As an independent developer, I continuously invest considerable time and resources into improving my game, fixing bugs, and providing new features for my players. I fully respect Apple's review process and understand the importance of thorough app reviews. However, repeated delays without meaningful communication make it extremely difficult to plan updates and support my players. My main concern is whether there might be an underlying technical or administrative issue affecting my application's review process. Could someone from the Apple App Review team please help investigate this situation or advise me on how to get it properly escalated? I would sincerely appreciate any assistance or guidance. Thank you very much for your time! Kind regards,Felix DämmrichDeveloper – Bolzplatz – Soccer GM

Hello, my app Bolzplatz – Fußball Manager (App ID: 6747684577) has not received any App Review approval since September 12. The current build has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since Friday, September 18, despite an expedited review request. There are no messages or requests for additional information in App Store Connect. Could someone from the App Review team please check whether the submission is stuck in the review queue? Thank you very much.