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

I got this review update "Guideline 2.1 - Information Needed - New App Submission" on the next day after submission. I submitted what is being asked here on the same day withing hours. Since then it is almost 4 day, the status for the app is showing"waithing for review". I requested an expedited review yesterday. but no update yet. How long does it take to get it reviewed? or this is expected? Any other way to fasten this procedure? Thanks

Hi everyone! My app has been approved for Private Distribution in App Store Connect. Under “Distribution for Business and Education,” I selected “Apple Account” and entered several Apple IDs, but the app doesn’t appear in the App Store on those devices. Could someone explain the procedure and next steps after entering the Apple IDs? How can those users access and download the app? Thanks!

Hi, My app has been in In Review since October 13 and I haven't heard anything. Kuttable Apple ID: 6821213424 Version: 1.3.0 (build 12) In Review since: October 13, 2026. Still in review as of October 24. Team ID: 97DVT8G398 There have been no messages in Resolution Center and no requests for more information. If anything else is needed, please let me know and I'll respond the same day. Thanks for your help!

Hi all. Looking for any guidance from Apple folks who watch this board. I have two apps on a new developer account that have sat in "Waiting for Review" for ten days: Headed Back 0.1.0 (app 6818855256), submitted Oct 3 at 8:40 PM ET Headed In 0.3.0 (app 6817955207), submitted Oct 3 at 4:24 PM ET Headed Back got a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request on Oct 3. I answered every question the same evening, attached the requested iPhone screen recording to the version's App Review Information, and resubmitted. Nothing has moved since. An expedited review request was approved on Oct 9. Three smaller study apps on the same account have been waiting since Oct 9 (also after answering a 2.1 questionnaire). I opened a status request with Developer Support on Oct 12 (case 102991644523) and have the auto-reply only. Phone support points back to the web form. Is there anything else I should be doing here, or is this a normal wait after a 2.1 questionnaire on a new account? I am happy to supply anything App Review needs. Thanks.

I have an app that was rejected for two reasons: ICON must be changed. account must be changed from Invidiual to Org. I've done both (took a month though) and came abck to resubmit it for review now that my account is ORG type and the icon submitted is a different one. This time, Apple went silent for a week (almost 1st time).

why is is take so long to get anything reviewed? does not matter if it is a new app or an update to one i have had one sitting for 8 days before i cancelled it. i submitted one on yhe 18th Oct and cancelled it as i had made an updated build resubmitted 21st Oct and sent an experdite request and still nothing. sent another one on the 23rd Sept it wad reviwed 5 days later! I mean we pay an annual fee and also we are a UK registered business that we and our customers rely on these apps.

Dear Apple-Review team, sorry to reach out via forum, but my app (ID: 6810710270) is stuck in review since weeks. I already was in contact with support 7 days ago, who assured swift review - but status has not changed, still pending. Could you maybe kindly take a look if this is just the new normal or if there is a technical or staff issue related to my review? I know from other apple developer friends that their apps took some days, but not weeks. Thanks a lot!

I submitted my first app (App ID: 6786999941) on October 1, 2026. Today is October 16, 2026, and the app is still stuck in the "Waiting for Review" state. The automated email I received upon submission stated that "50 percent of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90 percent are reviewed in 48 hours." My app appears to be among those 10% that get delayed. While I am waiting patiently, there is no indication on my dashboard as to why the build hasn't been picked up for a human review yet. All agreements, tax modules, and banking forms are fully accepted and active. I submitted an App Review Status Inquiry 7 days ago under Case ID: 102992050872, but I have not received a response. This is my only developer account, and this is a completely custom lifestyle app built entirely from scratch. Could an Apple team member please help verify if my submission is correctly queued, or if there is an administrative/identity hold blocking it from routing to a reviewer? • App ID: 6786999941 • Case ID: 102992050872 Kindly help me understand if I missed an essential step, and suggest how I can get traction on this review. Thank you in advance.

Hello App Review team, My app, SayDish: Say it. Cook it. (iOS 1.0, build 2026101002), has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 10, 2026, together with its subscription group and one auto-renewable subscription. It has never moved to "In Review". Apple ID: 6812859826 Submission ID: c266a03a-2de0-49ff-a4b6-73850c87f44a Support Case ID: 103002793469 (opened October 20, no response yet) There are no messages or outstanding actions in App Store Connect, and all agreements are active. Could you please check whether the submission is correctly queued? Thank you!

Hello Apple Developer Community, My first iOS app, PitCaptain, has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since October 7, 2026. App: PitCaptain Version: iOS 1.0.0 (build 10) Submission date: October 7, 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review Expedited review: Requested Contacted Apple Support: Yes The app has not moved to “In Review”, and I have not received any feedback or requests for additional information. PitCaptain helps endurance racing teams plan driver changes, driving stints, refuelling windows and driver-change alarms. I understand that review times can vary, but nine days without any status change is concerning, especially after requesting an expedited review. Could someone from App Review please check whether the submission is progressing normally or whether it may be stuck in the review queue? Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Our app's first version (1.0.0) was submitted on October 1 and has been in "Waiting for Review" ever since, with no change in status and no messages in App Store Connect. What we've done so far: Confirmed that all agreements are active and there are no pending action items in App Store Connect Sent a status inquiry through Contact Us on October 15. A case was opened, but there's been no reply. Tried to reach Developer Support by phone, but couldn't get through because call volume was too high. It's a free app for a local church congregation. If something on our side is blocking the review, we'd be glad to fix it. Could someone from App Review take a look, or tell us whether the submission needs to resubmitted? We also have a newer version (1.3.x) ready on TestFlight. If it would help, we're happy to replace the submitted build with it. Should we keep 1.0.0 in the queue or resubmit with the newer build? App: New York Chinese SDA Church (Apple ID 6816789535), version 1.0.0. Status inquiry case: 102997976922

Hello, Our new app Grab&Go (Apple ID 6821716640, iOS 1.0.0) was submitted on October 12, 2026 and has remained in "Waiting for Review" ever since. The review has not started. Submission ID: f110bb29-a29b-4fe7-bd8f-51852fbc48a3 The submission contains the iOS app version and a custom product page. Expedited review was requested and approved twice. Agreements, Tax, and Banking are all active, and there are no messages or issues in App Store Connect. Our other apps on the same account are live and in good standing. We have contacted App Review (case IDs 102999390329 and 103002511991) but have not received a response yet. Has anyone experienced a similar delay with a first submission? And could someone from App Review check whether anything is holding this submission or if anything is needed from our side? Thank you.

Adding my post to the pile in hopes someone at Apple is looking here. My app, which is set to release a week from now has been waiting in review for about 8 days. I submitted a support ticket and holding off on an expedited request (for whatever good that would do) for my final release. My app is just a simple paid game. No in app purchases, logins, or data. I am as frustrated as everyone else here on Apple's miscommunication on how long a review is supposed to take. Their documentation states 90% of reviews complete within 48 hours. If we are the lucky 10% woohoo lets all go buy a lottery ticket, but with that estimate they give us, I would assume, and I believe others do to, that you should be in a review queue no longer than a week at most. I understand if they are overwhelmed with submissions, but they need to give us developers an accurate time estimate so we can plan accordingly. From reading what other people have posted here experiencing this issue, I have a theory that apple has a triage system that prioritizes apps from developers in good standing that have released an app before, or apps that have had no previous rejections. The common thread I seem to see here is that people who are waiting a long time are first time app store devs and/or are resubmitting after a rejection. This also my situation. I now at the end of the day all we can do is wait and I am just posting this to vent, hope the volume of complaints eventually causes apple to change something, and see if making a post helps push my review foward in any way. I'm probably already going to miss my deadline because even though i fixed the issue in my resubmit, I already have another update with a lot more change I will need to submit again right after. it has been cathartic reading everyone else post knowing I am not alone in this, good luck to everyone and i hope you all get approved eventually!!

Hi there, I'd appreciate if someone could look into the case of FloorLens (id 6762080790) being stuck "Waiting for review" for a minor but critical bugfix release. I even requested an expedited review 3 days ago which was accepted but there's absolutely no activity. This is especially weird as the prior major update was accepted in a record breaking 2.5 hours after submission (!). I'm wondering if 'Developer rejecting' an app while it's 'Waiting for review' carries some kind of penalty as I developer rejected this one twice to replace the build version early on? Best, Beren

Hello App Review team, Our first app, FarBooth: Photo Booth Strips (Apple ID 6821374675), was submitted on October 11, 2026. On October 13 we received a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request explaining that our developer account has a limited App Review history. We replied the same day with all the requested information and a screen recording on a physical device, added the same details to the App Review notes, and resubmitted (submission ID 4172b250-957b-46a6-b4aa-1c9927281e3e). The submission has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 13. Agreements, tax, banking and DSA trader verification are all active (Paid Applications Agreement active since October 15), and there are no messages or warnings in App Store Connect. We opened a support case (102997574115) and requested an expedited review several times, but so far we have only received automatic acknowledgments. Could you please check whether anything is pending on our side, or whether the submission is held for another reason? We are happy to provide anything else you need. Thank you, Ibrahim

Hello App Review team, My app (Apple ID: 6821731642), has been in “Waiting for Review” since October 12, 2026, with no change and no message in App Store Connect. Status inquiries: case 103002357778 (Oct 20) and case 103004280356 (Oct 21) Expedited review request sent on Oct 22 I haven’t received any reply. Could you please check whether anything on my account or this submission is preventing the review from starting? I’m happy to provide anything that’s needed. Thank you.

Hi, since last month, I’ve been trying to publish my new game "Fractured Lands: Adventure RPG". Me and the marketing team with which I work believe that this game is unique and has strong potential. But unfortunately, the game is not being accepted on the App Store due to a Design - Copycats issue related to guideline 4.1, and now the verification times are taking more than a week. I’ve tried everything to resolve the problem by changing the screenshots, description, keywords, game name, icons, and even all metadata that could cause issues in the build like the trees/rocks models and all textures. But nothing seems to work. I keep receiving the same rejection after several days of waiting. Here is the full message: Guideline 4.1(a) - Design - Copycats Issue Description The app still contains third-party content similar to a popular app or game already available on the App Store, from a developer's website or distribution source, or from a third-party platform. This creates a misleading association with another developer's app or intellectual property. Specifically, the app includes references to Minecraft. Also I've already tried contacting the Apple Review Team with no responses yet since 30 September. I don't know what to do and I would need help. Thank you

Hello App team, Please respond and assist. i have paid for the Developer program but if my app doesn't go into production, it will be a useless app after November as it is a Christmas APP. Our app, XmasMaps, has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" since October 14, 2026 (Submission ID: 5f1bb173-1f5d-40b5-a67a-2078db01f541). Timeline of previous actions: Sept 29, 2026: Initial submission Oct 8 & Oct 11, 2026: Resubmitted fixes following rejections Oct 14, 2026: new build resubmitted, currently stuck in "Waiting for Review" Oct 16, 2026: Expedited review request submitted Oct 19, 2026: Support customer inquiry submitted Android is already live, and we are hoping to clear iOS review so users can access the platform ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Submission ID: 5f1bb173-1f5d-40b5-a67a-2078db01f541 Support Case ID: 102982950152 Team ID: 34WAQXFJHP I ask, please assist and review my app. It is already live on Google and i really need it live on both platforms to promote it. Could you please let me know if any additional information is needed from my side? Thank you.

Hello App Review team, Our new app "RBT Exam Prep Practice Test" (Apple ID 6819159205, version 2.0.21) has been in Waiting for Review since October 5, 2026. We resubmitted it on October 19, requested an expedited review, and opened Developer Support case 103004052108 on October 21, with no change or reply so far. Updates to our other apps were reviewed within 1-2 days during the same period, and the app and its in-app purchases are all attached to the submission. Is anything needed from us to move this forward? Thank you.