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

Hello, Our latest app update has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over 5 days, with no progress or status changes. We've already submitted two support requests to Apple, but unfortunately, haven't received any response. This unusual delay is affecting our planned release schedule, and we haven't received any requests for additional information from Apple. Is anyone else experiencing similar delays? Is there a known issue or backlog affecting the App Review process? Any insights or assistance from the Apple team would be greatly appreciated. CaseID: 102991266326 Thank you!

Our new app, Know Your Rights NSW (Apple ID 6818719576), was submitted on 3 October 2026 and has remained in “Waiting for Review” without ever entering “In Review”. Developer Support has confirmed under case 102988407459 that the submission is correctly queued and that no action is required from us. However, when attempting to request an expedited review, Apple’s expedited-review system reports “You don’t have a submission in review”, despite App Store Connect showing the app as Waiting for Review. We have requested that Developer Support investigate and escalate this apparent inconsistency. The delay is now also affecting a coordinated cross-platform release, as the Android version has already been approved and distributed through Google Play. As a paid developer service, the lack of meaningful communication, transparency and a clear escalation pathway during an extended review delay leaves a lot to be desired. At this point, we are simply seeking clarity as to whether the submission is progressing normally or whether there is an internal issue preventing it from entering review.

Hi everyone, I submitted my app for App Review on August 14, 2026, at 2:39 PM. I later submitted an updated version again on September 9, 2026. The latest submission has been showing “In Review” for the past 5 days, but I still haven’t received any review decision or additional information from the App Review team. As I understand it, once an app enters the “In Review” status, a review decision is generally provided after the review is completed. However, in my case, the status has remained unchanged for several days. Has anyone experienced a similar situation recently? Is it normal for an app to remain in “In Review” for this long, or is there anything I should do from my side? Any advice or guidance would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone, Our iOS app Bonder has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 3. That's more than 8 days with no change. We first submitted on October 2 and got feedback the next day. We fixed the issues and resubmitted the same evening, and the status hasn't changed since. App Name: Bonder - Find & Create Events Apple ID: 6816441636 Bundle ID: lt.bonder.app Submission ID: 0db62909-d070-420e-9841-717edf537e6a Version: 1.0.0 (iOS) Is anyone else seeing longer review queues for resubmissions right now? Is there a way to check whether something on our side is blocking it? We're a small startup, and the delay is holding up our launch. Any advice would be really appreciated. 🙏

Hey everyone, my Maa Nest iOS app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for 5 days now. I've contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times via email but haven't received a single response, and phone support is currently unavailable. App Name: MAA NEST – CAREGIVER IN MINUTES submission id - 1881e9d7-4091-452f-8c89-e65ad96b9f22 Bundle ID: com.maanest.app Has anyone faced this recently? Is there any way to escalate the review or get in touch with the App Review team? We're a startup, and this delay is really affecting our launch. Any help would be appreciated! 🙏

Hello everyone, Our latest app update has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over 5 days, with no progress or status changes. We've already submitted two support requests to Apple, but unfortunately, haven't received any response. This unusual delay is affecting our planned release schedule, and we haven't received any requests for additional information from Apple. Is anyone else experiencing similar delays? Is there a known issue or backlog affecting the App Review process? Any insights or assistance from the Apple team would be greatly appreciated. Support Case #: 102991266326 Thank you!

Hi everyone, The app was submitted for review 10 days ago, and since then, its status has remained "Waiting for Review" with absolutely no movement. Current situation: App Name: Complex S.I.L.A App ID: 6818184948 Platform: iOS Status: Waiting for Review Waiting time: 10 days No updates or requests for additional information from Apple We understand that review times can vary, but 10 days without any activity seems unusually long. Has anyone experienced similar delays recently? Is there anything we can do to get the submission reviewed? If an Apple engineer or forum moderator could check whether the submission is stuck or requires any action from our side, we would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hello, We first submitted Upfora for App Review on September 15, 2026. Since then, we have submitted several updated builds as development continued. On October 1, our submission was rejected because the login credentials provided for the review were not working. We promptly fixed the issue and resubmitted. Following another update, our latest submission was made on October 7, and its status is still “Waiting for Review.” We have also requested an expedited review, but the status has not changed. The delay is holding up our marketing and promotional plans. Upfora is already available on Google Play, and our iPhone users are waiting for the iOS release. Could anyone advise on the best way to follow up with App Review, or whether there are any additional steps we should take? App ID: 6812258703 Thank you for your help.

Hello, We first submitted Upfora for App Review on September 15, 2026. Since then, we have submitted several updated builds as development continued. On October 1, our submission was rejected because the login credentials provided for the review were not working. We promptly fixed the issue and resubmitted. Following another update, our latest submission was made on October 7, and its status is still “Waiting for Review.” We have also requested an expedited review, but the status has not changed. The delay is holding up our marketing and promotional plans. Upfora is already available on Google Play, and our iPhone users are waiting for the iOS release. Could anyone advise on the best way to follow up with App Review, or whether there are any additional steps we should take? App ID: 6812258703 Thank you for your help.

Hello, Our app, Purge: Meet Tonight (iOS), has been rejected four times under Guideline 4.3(b) as being "similar to existing dating apps." We submitted an appeal to the App Review Board on October 5 and have not yet received a response or any confirmation of receipt. We would like to respectfully point out that the problems 4.3(b) targets in the dating category are the very problems our app was built to solve: Dead profiles and accounts abandoned months ago: Structurally impossible in our app — everything resets every night at 3:00 AM, and the only way to return to the feed on a new day is to take a new selfie. Yesterday's selfie is not valid today; visibility must be re-earned every single day. The concept of a "ghost account created five months ago" cannot exist. Photos altered with FaceApp or AI tools to misrepresent who you are: The only photo source is the camera, captured in the moment. Uploading from the photo library is not possible — the app has no gallery access at all. There is no path for an edited or old photo to enter the system. Endless swiping and spam interactions: A limit of 8 replies per day and hourly rounds of 12 profiles push users toward selectivity instead of volume. The entire flow is built on these principles: if users want to appear in the feed and socialize that day, they take an in-app selfie and write a status about what they are doing right now. Other users reply to that status; when a reply is mutual, a match and conversation begin. Everyone in the feed is a real person who has proven they showed up today, and every connection is formed by two people actually writing to each other — there is no passive like-collecting and no swiping mechanic. We believe our app has been evaluated as a standard dating template, when in fact its architecture is itself an answer to the well-known problems of this category. We would greatly appreciate this distinction being taken into account in the review. Our questions: How can we confirm that our Board appeal has been received, and what is the right channel to communicate these structural differences to the review team? Submission ID: 1f842491-426f-4d3c-a289-dd6657d7fbe7 Thank you.

Hi everyone, We're an independent development team preparing to launch our first iOS app and we've been stuck in the App Review process for over a month. We've received repeated rejections citing the same issues, even after making changes specifically intended to address Apple's feedback. Our biggest challenge isn't necessarily the rejection itself. We're happy to make whatever changes are required to comply with Apple's guidelines. The problem is that we're struggling to get clarification about what specifically remains noncompliant. We've responded through App Store Connect requesting additional details, but haven't received meaningful clarification. We've also contacted Apple Developer Support without getting a clear path toward resolution. We're now in a situation where we're submitting updated builds without knowing whether we're actually addressing the review team's concerns. My questions for developers who have experienced something similar: Has anyone successfully resolved repeated rejections where App Review continued citing the same guideline after fixes were implemented? Is there an effective way to request a conversation with an App Review representative or obtain more specific technical feedback? Are there any additional channels or approaches that have helped you break out of this cycle? We're not looking to bypass Apple's guidelines. We simply want to understand exactly what needs to change so we can get our app compliant and launched. Any advice or firsthand experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, My app أكاديمية البياتي (Al-Bayati Academy), Apple ID 6812472129, was rejected under Guidelines 4.3 and 4.2.6. I submitted an appeal to the App Review Board on 2026/10/10 and haven’t received any update yet. The app is my own product: a free Arabic-language learning app with courses donated by volunteer instructors. There are no purchases inside or outside the app. Could someone from App Review please check the status of my appeal? Thank you, Mohammed Al-Samarraie

Hello Apple Developer Community and App Review Team, I'm reaching out here because my new app submission has been stuck for a week and I haven't been able to get an update through the standard channels. App ID: 6815054408 On September 28, 2026, I received a "Guideline 2.1 - Information Needed" message and replied with the requested information in App Store Connect the same day. Since then, there has been no further response and no change in status. On October 4, 2026, I requested an Expedited Review, which was granted. However, more than 24 hours later, the review still has not moved forward. I have not withdrawn or resubmitted the app to avoid further delays. Could an App Review Team member please check whether my reply to the 2.1 request was received, and whether the submission is stuck for a technical reason? If my reply was incomplete, I'm happy to provide any additional information right away. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello Apple Developer Community, I'm experiencing an issue with the App Review process for my app and would appreciate any guidance from developers who have faced a similar situation. App ID: 6806242528 My macOS app has been approved, but my iOS app and associated In-App Purchase products have been stuck in the review process since September 28, 2026. Today is October 12, 2026, and there has been no update for approximately two weeks. Previously, my app was rejected under Guideline 2.1 – Information Needed. I carefully reviewed the feedback, completed the requested requirements, and submitted a response through App Store Connect along with a screen recording captured on a physical device demonstrating the app's functionality. Since submitting the requested information and recording, I have not received a further response or a clear update regarding the review status. I have also contacted Apple Customer Support previously regarding the iOS app issue, but I am still looking for clarification on the current review status and next steps. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where the macOS version was approved, but the iOS app and associated In-App Purchases remained in review? I would appreciate advice on the following: Is it normal for the iOS app and In-App Purchase products to remain in review after the macOS version has been approved? Is there a recommended way to follow up with the App Review team when a response and requested materials have already been submitted? Should I take any additional action in App Store Connect, or simply continue waiting? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, Our first App Store submission, Gript: Work Management (Apple ID 6817616886), version 2.0.0 build 19 for iOS, has been in "Waiting for Review" since 2 October 2026 with no change. What we have done so far: Sent an expedited review request the week of 5 October (coordinated launch, the Android version went live on Google Play on 7 October). No reply. Filed an App Review Status inquiry on 12 October, case ID 102993775067. No reply yet. Did not withdraw or resubmit, to keep our place in the queue. There are no messages from App Review in App Store Connect. Could someone from Apple check whether anything is holding this submission, or escalate the case? Thank you.

Hello Apple Developer Community, The version of our app currently available on the App Store contains a serious bug that affects users’ ability to use the app normally. On October 8, 2026, we submitted a new version that fixes this issue and requested an expedited review. As of October 12, 2026, approximately four days later, the submission is still waiting for review and the review process has not started. We have also followed up by email. Unfortunately, our existing users continue to experience the problem while we are unable to make the fix available to them. We understand that the App Review team handles many submissions. Given the ongoing impact on our users, could someone advise on the appropriate way to check the status of our expedited review request or follow up on this urgent bug-fix submission? We can provide the app and submission details through a private support channel if needed. Thank you for your time and assistance. Jewel Muse! Team

Hi everyone, I am building a telehealth and weight-loss platform where the main service provided to patients is 1-on-1 live video consultations with doctors and dietitians, along with lab reviews and chat support. Originally, our business model was designed with an external web checkout. However, we are now evaluating whether we can offer the subscription checkout directly inside the mobile app using a custom payment gateway (e.g., Stripe) instead of Apple In-App Purchase (IAP). Our Context & Business Model: Core Service: The primary value is human professional care (telehealth 1-on-1 video calls). Splits & Payouts: Our model relies on direct payment splits/commissions to physicians and dietitians per consultation, which is handled via custom payment processor APIs (Stripe Connect). Subscription: Patients pay a recurring monthly fee that includes access to the platform and scheduled video calls. Questions: Does the fact that the primary deliverable is a 1-on-1 live video consultation (real-world human service) allow us to embed a custom credit card/Pix checkout (like Stripe) directly inside the iOS app? Or does selling a recurring subscription inside the app automatically trigger mandatory Apple IAP (Guideline 3.1.1)? If embedded custom payment gateways are strictly prohibited inside the app for this subscription model, is keeping the payment strictly on an external web browser (outside the app) the only compliant way to use Stripe/custom gateways without paying IAP commissions? Thanks for your help!

I created my in-app purchases (one non-consumable, plus a subscription group with two subscriptions). All have review screenshots and show 'Ready for Review.' But I can't add them to my app version for review. My version 1.0 was rejected under Guideline 2.1(b) because the in-app purchases weren't included. The version page shows 'Update Review' and has no 'In-App Purchases and Subscriptions' section. When I click 'Add for Review' on an in-app purchase, it goes into a separate draft that says 'Unable to Submit for Review: To submit your items for review, add an app version for the selected platform.' How do I get my in-app purchases and my app version into the same submission? Should I remove version 1.0 from the rejected submission first?

Our iOS app update has been in "Waiting for Review" since Oct 5. On Oct 3, promptly after initial App Review submission on Oct 2, App Review sent an automated message asking us to confirm the intended prices of several in-app purchase products (subscriptions). We confirmed (via sending 2 messages back) within a few hours of the automated message on Oct 3. Early last week, not understanding if I should resubmit the app for review or not (since I had not heard anything from Apple yet), I waited 48 hours and submitted the app for review on Oct 5th morning. I still have not heard anything since (almost a full calendar week). We've opened a Developer Support case (102989025859) on Oct 7 and submitted an expedite request (on Oct 9). Is there anything else we should be doing, or is a delay like this expected after an automated pricing verification? Submission ID: 7919390f-9e10-4b16-84bc-aa74c9f40300 Thank you for any guidance or help. Best Regards, DH

Hello, All Wheel Drive Calculator (version 1.0) has been in Waiting for Review since September 30, 2026, and Unsprung Weight Calculator 1.0 is also waiting. Both submissions are complete, and a demo video is attached to the review notes. Could you please confirm they’re in the queue? Thank you, Dave Clark