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 Apple Developer Community and App Review team, Our iOS app has been in "In Review" status for 5 days, with no updates or messages in the Resolution Centre. App details: App name: Rivet: Date & match new people App ID: 6756558210 Version: 1.0.28(1) @App Review, could someone look into this? Please let us know if anything is needed from our side to speed it up. Thank you.

Hello, My iOS app version 1.0.39 has been submitted 7 times since Oct 8, 2026 and has never moved from "Waiting for Review" to "In Review". Before Oct 8, my submissions for this app were reviewed within about 2 days. Submission history for iOS 1.0.39: Oct 8, 11:45 AM (1 item): waited about 13 days, then removed Oct 21, 1:06 PM (4 items): waited about 5 days, then removed Oct 26, 3:06 PM (1 item): removed Oct 26, 3:39 PM (4 items): waited about 5 days, then removed Oct 31, 11:19 AM (4 items): waited about 7 days, then removed Nov 7, 10:34 AM (4 items): removed Nov 8, 1:13 PM (4 items): currently Waiting for Review I removed and resubmitted the earlier submissions because they showed no progress, hoping a fresh submission would help. I never received any message from App Review for any of them. Current submission details: App name: Risegap Apple ID: 6819981659 Version: iOS App 1.0.39 (build 38) Items: App Version, Subscription Group "Risegap Pro", subscriptions "Pro Monthly" and "Pro Quarterly" Date submitted: Nov 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM Submission ID: 8e96a27d-8231-4e96-968d-49dad4938d76 There are no pending agreements, tax, or banking items on my account. Could someone from the App Review team please check whether something is blocking this app from entering review, or whether anything is needed from my side? I will leave the current submission untouched. Thank you, Neel Kamal

I'm genuinely at a loss with Apple's App Review process. Our backend records show that across BOTH reviews, Apple's reviewers did not complete a SINGLE use of our app's core functionality. Not once. ZERO completed generations. For the latest review, our logs confirm Apple successfully logged in, but recorded ZERO generation requests and ZERO credits consumed. This isn't some minor feature. It's the entire foundation of our app. Our app fundamentally changes and becomes personalised as it's used. Without completing that process, you're essentially judging an incomplete product. Submission ID: 6a126514-9bb6-4d91-923c-bf29aacb1b68 Here's why this is so frustrating. We spent months deliberately building an app that offers functionality and a user experience fundamentally different from existing competitors. This wasn't another copycat app - avoiding that was central to its design from day one. We explained these differences extensively in our App Review notes. Yet Apple has rejected us TWICE under Guideline 4.3(b) — Design Spam. We even provided a narrated walkthrough demonstrating exactly what makes our app unique. Our video analytics show ZERO views. So we're being rejected for supposedly lacking originality, despite neither review producing a completed use of our main feature and no recorded views of our demonstration. After both rejections, we've received nothing but generic responses telling us to improve the app, without identifying a single specific problem. How are independent developers supposed to fix something when Apple won't explain what's wrong? We've now filed a formal appeal, which could take a month, with no visible queue position, progress updates or estimated timeframe. Meanwhile, we've already missed multiple planned marketing opportunities, and waiting could mean missing even more. We're not asking for guaranteed approval. We're asking for a fair review of what we've actually built. Has anyone else experienced this? What would you do? Wait for the appeal, hoping the App Review Board properly evaluates the app, even if it takes another month and we miss more deadlines? Withdraw the appeal and resubmit, hoping for a different reviewer, but risking another rejection without proper testing and further warnings against our developer account? I'd genuinely appreciate advice from anyone who's experienced something similar, especially those who've successfully appealed a 4.3(b) rejection. At this point, I genuinely don't know whether this is a reviewer misunderstanding, an automated rejection process, or something else entirely. But how can Apple determine that an app lacks originality when its defining functionality hasn't even been tested?

Hi, We are preparing our app for the iPhone Duo and have two quick App Store Review questions: Custom Tab Bar: Our app uses a custom (non-system) bottom tab bar that stays horizontal on the Duo. Since it does not automatically adapt to the vertical side rail, will it be rejected under design guidelines? Letterboxed Screenshots: Our app runs in compatibility mode (letterboxed) when unfolded. For the mandatory Duo screenshots (April 2027), will submitting "letterboxed screenshots" trigger a Guideline 2.3.3 rejection? Thank you!

App: Clube de Campo de São Paulo (Apple ID 6827749386), iOS 1.1 (1) Submission ID: b0f93dd1-d7eb-4ced-9390-89522733fdd4 This is a new app. It was rejected on 30 October under guideline 2.5.4. We replied on 1 November with an explanation and a screen recording, and resubmitted the same day. It has been in Waiting for Review since then, and our expedited review request has had no response. We have also opened Developer Support case 30000010412347. Could someone from App Review check whether anything is blocking this submission?

Hello Apple Developer Community and Apple Relations Engineers, I am posting here after exhausting standard channels regarding our application, Ticaret Birliği Mobil (Apple ID: 6821968611), registered under our corporate organization Birlik ve İleri Yazılım Teknoloji Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (DUNS: 448878441). Our submission has been completely stagnant in the "Waiting for Review" state since November 1, 2026—over 11 consecutive days without an assigned reviewer or any status change. This follows multi-week bureaucratic delays during our paid corporate enrollment (Enrollment ID: 5JY4DRQDJY). We are an active, paid Apple Developer Program enterprise account. Our regional trade platform launch, verified partner onboarding, and production operations are entirely blocked due to this administrative blackout. We have already filed an expedited review request and opened an official support case: App Name: Ticaret Birliği Mobil Apple ID: 6821968611 Official Support Case ID: 30000012564395 Enrollment ID: 5JY4DRQDJY We kindly request a forum moderator or Apple Developer Relations representative to escalate this submission to the App Review team so our pending build can be processed immediately. Thank you for your assistance. Aykut Kıran Managing Director, Birlik ve İleri Yazılım Teknoloji Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

On October 21, 2026—8 days ago—I submitted an application via App Store Connect, and it is still stuck in the "Waiting for Review" status. I have already opened two support tickets, but I have not received a response. ID: 5dc7573a-8e33-4ef1-ac48-f2aff8627635

Hi Apple team, Your SLA said you review the apps within 48 hours but our app has been sitting in the queue for over 17 days and it was originally a reply to a rejection. We have resolved all those issues now still with no movement. This has now caused us to miss out potential investors. We were under the impression you have your customers best interest in mind but clearly not here. We have expedited once, submitted 2 email followup with multiple case numbers and apple has not responded to any of those. This is genuinly a terrible customer experience and preventing us from moving forward, can you please help? What is the point of expediting and submitting email cases if you are just going to ignore us? Also did your SLA change?

Hi, My app Townfolio: PnL Tracker (6823292899) has been sitting in Waiting for Review since Nov 4. Some background: the first review came back on Oct 31 asking for more info under 2.1. I answered everything in the review notes, added a screen recording and resubmitted on Nov 4. Since then nothing has changed and there are no new messages. I also requested an expedited review on Nov 7 but didn't hear anything back. It's my first app and the 1.0 includes a weekly subscription. Is a week normal right now, or could something be stuck on my end? Happy to fix anything if needed. Thanks

App and all TestFlight builds removed without any explanation – no response from support Hello, I'm hoping someone from Apple or the community can help me understand what happened to my app. Background My app LocSim (open source, developer tool for location simulation) was distributed via TestFlight for several weeks. 6 builds in total Tested by internal testers and more than 1,400 external testers External builds passed Beta App Review What happened Yesterday I submitted the app to App Store Review for the first time, mainly to find out what would still be needed for a release. This morning the submission was rejected. Shortly after, the entire app was removed across App Store Connect. All existing TestFlight builds expired, and every new build I upload expires immediately. The problem I have received no explanation anywhere: No message in the Resolution Center No email No rejection notes citing a guideline I submitted a support request, but have not received a response yet. What I'm asking for Which guideline(s) the app violates Whether this affects only the app or my developer account as well What I need to change to make the app compliant again This is my first app. Nearly 1,500 people are actively testing it, so I'd really like to understand the issue and fix it properly instead of guessing. I'm fully willing to adjust or remove any functionality that doesn't comply with the guidelines. Any guidance or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Hi all, Like others my app submission has been stuck in “waiting for review” for weeks. I know initial app reviews take longer than updates, but this has been delayed far too long and makes me concerned about repeating the process in the future. I submitted this app for review back on Feb 10. It was initially rejected for a minor issue, which I resolved and resubmitted the same day. After that, the build remained in “Waiting for Review” for about two weeks with no further communication. At that point I canceled the submission and resubmitted the build, thinking it may have been stuck in the queue (I now know not to do this next time). Unfortunately the new submission has also been waiting for review for another 9 days now with no messages or updates. I’ve contacted app review support as well (case ID- 102826632729). I understand review times can vary, but delays like this make it difficult for developers to plan launches or push updates when the review process is the only path to distributing apps. As paying members of the Apple Developer Program, we rely heavily on this pipeline functioning reliably. Hoping this post will reach someone from Apple who can help move the process along. If any other devs have suggestions/tips that have worked for them, please share so others in this position can become unblocked. Thanks in advance.

Our app Wasp Off Road (Apple ID 6826914168), version 1.3.0, has been in "Waiting for Review" since November 2. We requested expedited review three times (November 5, 9 and 10) and all were accepted, but the submission never moved to "In Review". Our account, agreements, tax forms and app information are all in good standing, and System Status shows no issues. Support case 103013076175 has no response yet, and phone support shows as unavailable. Submission ID: d87b5f0f-743e-4c05-ab31-4e0728d84e21 Could someone from App Review check whether this submission is stuck? Thank you.

Hello, Our first iOS release was submitted on November 1 and still hasn't been reviewed, 10 days later. App Apple ID: 6825241739 Submission ID: a630a17e-1980-47a3-8497-c253c4c5b22c Nov 1: submitted the app with its in-app purchases Nov 2: an automated Guideline 3 message stopped the review to ask whether 100,000 Credits at $100.00 USD was the intended price. It was correct (a flat $1 = 1,000 credits; $100 is our largest pack), and we confirmed it in the thread the same day. Nov 4: resubmitted as asked – no status change since Nov 9: contacted Developer Support – no reply Nov 11: requested an expedited review and followed up with support Nothing in the app or its prices has changed since November 1. The message thread is now closed, so we can't reply there. Could someone from App Review check whether this submission is still in the queue, or whether something is still holding it? We'll respond right away to anything you need. Thank you.

My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for almost 30 days, and now it’s been stuck in “In Review” with no update. Is anyone else facing the same issue? If you've had a recent App Store review, how long did you have to wait before getting a decision? My Android version is already live, performing well, and generating revenue. Meanwhile, I'm losing valuable time and potential revenue because my iOS app is stuck in Apple's review process. As an independent developer, I've invested so much time, effort, and resources into building this app, and it's incredibly disappointing to have business opportunities held back because of such a lengthy review process. Apple, this is seriously hurting developers. We understand that app reviews take time, but waiting nearly a month and still having no decision is unacceptable. Developers deserve transparency and a reasonable review timeline. I really hope someone at Apple takes notice and looks into these delays.

Hey everyone, My company is submitting its first iOS app, and we're hoping to learn from people who've been through this. Here's our timeline so far: Week 0 (Oct. 9th): Submitted the app for review. Week 2: Submitted an expedited review request 2 days later : Received our first rejection. Rejected because our app didn't include an account delete feature. Resubmitted 2 days later with the requested feature. Week 3: Created a support ticket requesting an update 2 days later: Received a second rejection. The second rejection was under Guideline 5.1.2 (App Tracking Transparency). Our privacy labels marked data types as used for tracking. We've corrected them, confirmed we don't track users, replied to App Review, and resubmitted all within 30 min os rejection email. Today marks exactly 1 month with no approval. The waits between each review have been roughly a week or longer, and we have events and physical marketing campaigns planned around the launch. We planned for 1 month of runway between submission and approval which is now gone and there is not clear idea on timeline... Questions for the community: Are week-long (or longer) waits between submissions and rejections normal for a first-time submission, or does this sound unusual? Does a new developer account or first app submission tend to get extra scrutiny or slower reviews? Is there anything that helped you speed up the process, such as an expedited review request, contacting Developer Support, or a phone call with App Review?

Hello Apple Developer Community, Our app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for more than 7 days, and we have not received any updates regarding the review process. I have already contacted the Apple App Review Team three times via email, but unfortunately, I have not received any response so far. Submission ID: 30000009122220 This delay is creating significant challenges for our business and customers. Our application is actively used by many clients and their employees, who are increasingly frustrated because they are unable to receive important updates and new features. As a result, several important modules and improvements are currently blocked from going live. This is directly affecting our ability to deliver promised functionality to our clients, meet their expectations, and maintain service quality. Unfortunately, some clients are becoming dissatisfied, and we are facing the risk of losing business because of these delays. We fully understand that Apple's review process requires time and appreciate the team's efforts to maintain quality and security. However, waiting more than seven days without any update, despite multiple follow-ups, is becoming increasingly difficult for us and our customers. Could someone from Apple or the developer community please advise: Is it normal for an app to remain in "Waiting for Review" for more than seven days? Is there any way to escalate the review request or get an estimated review timeline? Should we continue waiting, or is there any additional action required from our side? We would sincerely appreciate any guidance or assistance. A timely review would make a significant difference to our customers and business. Thank you.

We submitted our iOS app (Apple ID 6816000449) on 2026-11-09. The submission confirmation email says: > On average, 50 percent of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90 percent are reviewed in 48 hours. Once we’ve completed the review, your app’s status will be updated and you will be notified. **It's been 28 days since our initial submission on October 14, and we're still struggling to move forward with the App Review process.** **We've submitted several times, contacted Apple Support via email without receiving a response, and tried scheduling a Meet with Apple appointment. Unfortunately, every available session is fully booked.** Our latest submission (iOS 1.4.0) is still Waiting for Review. Can Apple please provide: - A reasonable estimate of when our current submission will be reviewed? - Clarification on whether anything is preventing our app from progressing? - Assistance in escalating our case or arranging a direct conversation with the App Review team? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

We re-submitted our iOS app (Apple ID 6816000449 ) on 2026-11-09. The submission confirmation email says: On average, 50 percent of apps are reviewed in 24 hours and over 90 percent are reviewed in 48 hours. Once we’ve completed the review, your app’s status will be updated and you will be notified. It's been 28 days since our initial submission on October 14, and we're still struggling to move forward with the App Review process. We've submitted several times, contacted Apple Support via email without receiving a response, and tried scheduling a Meet with Apple appointment. Unfortunately, every available session is fully booked. Our latest submission (iOS 1.4.0) is still Waiting for Review. Apple ID 6816000449 Can Apple please provide: A reasonable estimate of when our current submission will be reviewed? Clarification on whether anything is preventing our app from progressing? Assistance in escalating our case or arranging a direct conversation with the App Review team? It's been four weeks of trying to move forward without clear guidance. Can we please get some assistance with our review? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

My app took over a month to move from “Waiting for Review” to “In Review,” and now it seems to be stuck there. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue? My Android version is already live, performing very well and generating revenue, while the iOS version is still waiting for Apple’s review process to move forward. How long are we, as developers, expected to wait and bear these losses because of such delays? Every day of delay means lost revenue and missed opportunities. Apple, please look into this issue and help developers get their apps reviewed in a reasonable timeframe.

Hello Our app has been under review for longer than usual, received a Guideline 2.1 Information Needed request on November 4, 2026. We provided all requested information, including a screen recording on a physical device, and resubmitted with in 2 hours. App Submitted Date: 11/4/2026 11AM Apple ID: 6822422599 It has been more than a week now and the status is still “Waiting for Review” Support request also raised : 30000011599821 We have an upcoming launch event on 11/12/2026 Could someone from App Review please check the status? Thank you