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

My app "Telepathy: Idea Boards" (Apple ID 6818383964), version 1.0 (build 3) with the in-app purchase "Pro (Lifetime)", has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 8, 2026 (Submission ID: 0c4ada25-84b1-4f37-9b6a-a8084e0b2957). It was resubmitted after I answered a "Guideline 2.1 - Information Needed" request. All agreements are accepted, there are no unresolved messages in App Store Connect, and I contacted App Review through the Contact Us form but have not received a reply. Is there anything I should check, or could someone from App Review take a look? Thank you.

Like so many others , my submission is frozen in time. I submitted a month ago after correcting several objections by Apple. I was 'Waiting for Review' for 2 weeks and now frozen in 'In Review' for 2 weeks. Apple developers deserver better ! No response, no updates, no anything ! Please let us know what is going on !

Hello, We’re a small team waiting to launch our first app, and we’d be grateful if someone from App Review could check on our submission. App: WakeForReal: Loud Alarm Clock Apple ID: 6815709592 Current submission ID: 470a3edf-a7ab-465f-be2b-70ccefcf5c13 (version 1.0, build 6, plus two auto-renewable subscriptions) Timeline 29 Sep: First submitted. 30 Sep: Received the Guideline 2.1 “Information Needed” request for new developer accounts. We replied the same morning with all the requested details and a screen recording on a physical device, and resubmitted. 8 Oct: Reviewed. The only issue raised was Guideline 2.3.3 (screenshots did not show the app in use). 8 Oct (same evening): We replaced all screenshots with captures of the app in use and resubmitted. The binary is unchanged. The version was in “Ready for Review”, where screenshots can’t be edited, so we had to cancel the old submission and create a new one. 8 Oct and 13 Oct: Requested an expedited review twice. Both requests were confirmed: “We’ll expedite review for WakeForReal: Loud Alarm Clock.” 15 Oct (today): Still “Waiting for Review”: 7 days after resubmitting and 16 days after our first submission. We understand review volumes are high right now, and we’re not asking for special treatment but we do expect better accountability and service from Apple especially adhering to your promised timelines and respecting the expedited review track. If the expedited track also cannot ensure a review is done in more than a week, it breaks the trust. Please check the submission on priority and let us know if any further information is required from us to complete the review quickly. Thank you!

Hello, My app TerraPulse (iOS 1.0, Apple ID: 6820235734) has been in “Waiting for Review” since Thursday 8 October 2026. Timeline: First submission received a Guideline 2.1 “Information Needed” request. On 8 October I replied in the Resolution Center with the requested information, added the details to the App Review notes, and resubmitted. Since then the status has not changed. On 13 October I contacted App Review through the Contact Us form but have not yet received a reply. This is my first app on a new developer account. Could someone from App Review please check whether the submission is still in the queue, or whether anything else is needed from me? I’m happy to provide a demo video or any further information straight away. Thank you for your help.

Our educational application has remained in "Waiting for Review" since 7 October 2026. The initial submission entered review on 5 October and was subsequently rejected. We addressed the feedback and resubmitted on 7 October. It has now been 8 days without any further status change. We have already submitted an expedited review request and contacted App Review Support, but have received no response. This delay is affecting our planned rollout to students ahead of the institution's academic year. App ID: 6809905487 Current Status: Waiting for Review Latest Submission: 7 October 2026

I'm writing this post to express my serious frustration and disappointment with Apple's App Review process. We submitted our app, Virtual Pro Association, on September 28, 2026. Today is October 13, and after 15 days, our app is still not approved. Here is the timeline: September 28: Initial submission. October 6: Apple finally started reviewing our app after approximately 8 days. October 6: The app was rejected. We fixed the reported issues and resubmitted it within approximately one hour. October 13: Seven more days have passed, and our app is still stuck in "Waiting for Review." We even requested an expedited review, which Apple accepted. Apple explicitly stated that if our submission was rejected, the corrected version would automatically return to the expedited review queue. So what exactly does "expedited" mean if we are still waiting after all this time? We have contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, but all we receive are generic responses telling us to wait, without any meaningful explanation or estimated timeline. This is not acceptable. Behind every application, there are real people working hard. Developers, designers, administrators, and entire teams invest countless hours building, testing, and preparing their products for launch. We have responsibilities, deadlines, communities waiting for our services, and projects that depend on these releases. Apple cannot simply leave developers waiting indefinitely without transparency or accountability. We pay an annual fee to participate in the Apple Developer Program. We understand that app reviews are necessary for security and quality, and we fully support that process. But paying developers should reasonably expect an efficient review service, clear communication, and predictable procedures. If Apple's App Review team cannot handle the current volume of submissions, Apple should invest in hiring more reviewers and improving its review infrastructure. Developers should not have to repeatedly contact support, request expedited reviews, and post on forums just to find out why their applications are sitting in a queue for weeks. We are not asking Apple to approve applications without reviewing them. We are asking Apple to review them within a reasonable timeframe. Our app has been tested extensively, the reported issues were corrected immediately, and we have done everything requested of us. Yet we are still waiting. 15 days. An approved expedited review request. A corrected submission. No meaningful progress. Apple, developers deserve better. We need transparency, accountability, and a review process that respects the time and work of the people who build applications for your ecosystem. How many other developers are experiencing the same situation right now?

Hello everyone, I'm an independent developer, and both of my iOS apps have been stuck in Waiting for Review for an extended period. One of them is Hacker Tycoon: Idle, which has now been waiting for review for 12 days. I have also submitted an expedited review request, but two days have passed without any response or confirmation. I contacted Apple Developer Support regarding the delay, but I haven't received a response there either. Both apps are still waiting for review, and I haven't received any clear information about their status. I understand that review times can vary, but having two apps waiting for so long without any communication is frustrating, especially for an independent developer trying to launch their games. Has anyone experienced a similar situation recently? Were you able to get your apps reviewed by contacting a particular team or using a specific support channel? I'd appreciate any advice or insight from other developers or anyone from the App Review team. Thank you.

Hi everyone, Our app was submitted on September 29 and finally reviewed on October 8, after an approved expedited review request. It was rejected under Guideline 4.1(a) because Apple needed proof of our licensing rights. We immediately replied with our signed licensing agreement and an additional authorisation letter. Today is October 9, and more than 24 hours later, we still have no response, no confirmation that our documents have been reviewed, and the app remains "Rejected". Developer Support simply redirected us back to App Review. Does anyone know if App Review will automatically continue reviewing the app, or do we need to resubmit it? And would resubmitting mean losing our expedited review priority? Our game is already live on Google Play, and this is holding up our official launch. Thanks for any advice!

Hello Apple Developer Community and App Review Team, I’m experiencing an unusually long delay with one of my app submissions. My app has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” for over 7 days, with no status changes or messages from the App Review team. Some important details: This is the first submission of this particular app. My Apple Developer account already has other published apps. Another app on the same developer account was recently reviewed and approved, while this submission remains stuck. I contacted Apple Developer Support but have only received an automated confirmation. Support Case ID: 102995628929 I’m concerned that this particular submission might be stuck in the review queue or affected by a technical issue. Could an Apple Engineer or App Review representative please investigate this case and confirm whether the submission is correctly queued for review? Has anyone else experienced similar delays recently? If so, how was the issue resolved? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Title: Stuck In Review for 16 Days – Any Advice? Hi everyone, Has anyone experienced an unusually long App Store review, even after Apple approved an expedited review request? Our app has been stuck in "In Review" since September 29, with no updates or decisions. We requested an expedited review due to an important launch event, and Apple approved it. I've contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times, but every time I get the same responses: the case has been escalated, an internal email has been sent, or the review team has been notified. It's now October 15, and absolutely nothing has changed. It's incredibly frustrating that even an approved expedited review has taken this long without any explanation. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any effective way to escalate this beyond regular support? Would withdrawing and resubmitting help, or could it make things worse? If you've been through this, what actually worked for you? Any advice would be appreciated.

I'm an independent developer, and at this point, I just want my app to be approved. I've spent months building GoldEngine AI, a free market-research companion providing gold market data, AI-generated forecast summaries, seasonality information and selected stock fundamentals. The Android version is already live on Google Play. But getting the iOS version through App Review has become one of the more frustrating parts of the entire development journey. A little background: 4 October: An earlier iOS submission was removed as part of the submission process. 14 October: Apple raised concerns under Guideline 3.1.1 relating to subscriptions and external purchasing. 14 October: I addressed the concerns, tested the corrected application on an iPhone using TestFlight, and submitted version 1.0.1 (Build 11). 15 October: The application is still showing "Waiting for Review." The revised iOS application removes subscription pricing, external purchase calls to action, and subscriber sign-in prompts. It now operates as a free, standalone research companion. I also provided Apple with a detailed explanation of the changes and requested consideration under Guideline 3.1.3(f), which covers certain free companion applications. I understand that Apple needs to protect customers, maintain App Store standards and ensure applications comply with its guidelines. I respect that process. But here's the frustrating part. As an independent developer, you're responsible for everything: the engineering, testing, infrastructure, security, documentation, compliance and customer communication. You spend countless hours making sure your application works, only to find yourself repeatedly refreshing App Store Connect, hoping the status changes from "Waiting for Review" to "In Review." Meanwhile, potential users are asking when the iPhone version will be available, and all I can tell them is that we're waiting for Apple. I'm not asking Apple to bypass its checks or approve an application that doesn't meet its guidelines. I'm simply hoping for a timely review, clearer communication and a little more predictability for independent developers. I'd be interested to hear from others: How long have your recent App Review submissions taken? After correcting a Guideline 3.1.1 issue, did your resubmission move through review more quickly? Have you noticed longer waiting periods during October 2026? Is there anything else worth doing beyond responding to App Review and submitting an expedited review request when appropriate? I'm keen to get GoldEngine AI into the hands of iPhone users, just as it is now available to Android users. Sometimes building the application feels easier than getting it approved. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Hello App Review team, Two of our apps have been in "Waiting for Review" for a long time, even though expedited review was accepted twice. We would really appreciate any help. Apps PoinT Fit (Apple ID 6788605722) Cirius Fit (Apple ID 6791445232) Version 1.4.1, build 395 for both Timeline Sept 29: first submission of 1.4.1 Oct 6: resubmitted (build 394) Oct 7: expedited review request accepted Oct 14: resubmitted with build 395 Oct 14: expedited review request accepted again Today (Oct 15): both apps are still in Waiting for Review We also opened a support case: 102993651023. Why it matters This update fixes a bug in the morning notification that our existing users rely on every day, so the delay is directly affecting current customers. If the reviewer needs anything from us (demo account, device, or more information), we can respond right away. Thank you very much for your help.

Hello App Review team, I'm requesting help with a submission that has been in "Waiting for Review" with no movement, and no response to an expedited request. App name: PetSage AI Apple ID: 6760517275 Version: 1.7 (build 1.6(4)) Submission ID: 7fa4e580-91f3-4efb-b365-6418a50adcad Submitted: 30 September 2026 Current status: Waiting for Review (has never moved to In Review) This is my first app and a resubmission that fully resolves a prior rejection. The earlier "Plans are unavailable" subscription error was caused by my Paid Apps Agreement not yet being active, so StoreKit returned no products. That agreement is now Active, all tax and banking details are complete, and subscriptions load correctly. The resubmission bundles the app version together with the subscription group and both auto-renewable subscriptions (4 items). Steps already taken: Replied to the previous rejection thread explaining the fix (30 September) Submitted an Expedited App Review request (around 12 October) — no response or acknowledgement Confirmed there are no outstanding Agreements/Tax/Banking banners and nothing appears to be on hold I'm not asking to bypass review — only for an indication that the submission is in the queue and will be reviewed, or for the case to be escalated if something is holding it. It has now been 15 days with no communication. Thank you, Michael Wilson

Hello App Review team and fellow developers, We’re seeking assistance with Communicator Pro, version 2.0.2 (App Store ID: 6514321736). Here is the timeline: September 29: Build 102 was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a). App Review identified overlapping storefront availability with another app we submitted. Apple also requested a physical-device video demonstrating NFC functionality. The response included an “Extended Review” warning. October 1: We replied that we had removed the other app, Communicator Cloud, from the App Store and attached a video demonstrating NFC tag scanning and assignment on a physical iPhone. After receiving no further response, we withdrew the previous submission and resubmitted the same build. The current submission remains “Waiting for Review.” We contacted Apple Developer Support on October 9 and October 14 but have not received a response so far. We can provide case numbers privately through an appropriate Apple support channel. We understand that additional verification can take time. Could an App Review representative please check whether any information or action remains outstanding, and whether extended review or an account-level restriction is affecting this submission? We would be happy to provide further information or discuss any remaining concerns by phone. If other developers have experienced a similar situation, we would also appreciate hearing how it was resolved. Thank you for your assistance. The Communicator Pro team

Hello, Our app Profik Pro (Apple ID 6787445540) was submitted for review on October 10, 2026: version 1.1.14 together with its first four in-app purchase products. The expedited review was confirmed right away ("We'll expedite review for Profik Pro"), and again when I re-requested it on October 15. The submission is still in "Waiting for Review" and has never moved to "In Review". What we have checked: All agreements are Active. We accepted the updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and Paid Applications Schedule on October 13; banking and tax forms are active too. There are no messages from App Review and nothing marked as action required in App Store Connect. Our other app (Profik, Apple ID 6759965214) was submitted on October 13, reviewed and approved within a day. We also opened a Developer Support case (102995482417) on October 13 and added the details above, but haven't heard back yet. Phone support currently shows as unavailable. Is there anything else we can check on our side, for example something about first-time in-app purchases that could hold a submission? Has anyone seen a submission stay in the expedited queue this long? Thank you!

Is Anyone Else Experiencing This? I'm curious to know whether other developers are experiencing unusually long App Review delays. My app, TalkCity (version 1.0.3, build 23648159), has been in the review process since October 1. Today is October 13, and 12 days later, all five submitted items remain under review, with no final decision or explanation. Frankly, I find this situation frustrating As an independent developer, I've invested significant time, money, and effort into building this application. Having an entire launch held hostage by an unpredictable review process, with absolutely no transparency, is incredibly frustrating. I fully understand that Apple needs to review applications carefully. But how can developers reasonably plan launches, marketing campaigns, or business operations when reviews can drag on for nearly two weeks without any meaningful communication? We are expected to follow Apple's guidelines to the letter, yet there seems to be very little accountability when it comes to review timelines. I'd genuinely like to hear from other developers: Are you also experiencing unusually long review times recently? Has anyone had an app stuck in review for this long? Did you eventually receive an explanation, or did the review simply move forward without one? Is there anything that actually helped resolve the delay? I believe this deserves a broader discussion. Independent developers shouldn't have to operate in complete uncertainty while their businesses are on hold.

Our app AiroHR (Apple ID 6810907116, version 1.0, build 1.0.0 (8)) has been Waiting for Review since 30 Sep 2026 (submission 0def08da-10e7-4ec0-8d72-00d882b988d0). Earlier rounds were reviewed within 1–5 days; the last rejection (29 Sep, Guideline 2.1(a) on iPad) is fixed in build 8, as described in the App Review notes. We requested an expedited review on 5 Oct, and status case 102990485192 has had no update since 9 Oct. Our second app from the same account (AiroHR HR) was approved on 29 Sep. Could App Review please check whether anything is needed from us? Thank you.

Anyone else in this situation? My app was rejected for 2.1, they asked for a video of my app, and some details, which I provided a few hours later on Oct 5th... Since then it's been in review. I've released numerous apps and never had to wait more than 2-3 days. I even called them, they said it was strange and that they would expedite the review - but again that was 3 days ago, still nothing. I know during the holidays it gets a little delayed but I've never experienced this much of a delay, specially with no communication.

Hello App Review team, Our app Stillowe (Apple ID 6808424964) has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 6, 2026 (Submission ID ac999b52-f15b-47d6-ad37-86e6a23a9516). It has not moved to "In Review" in 9 days, and there are no messages or requests in App Store Connect. Could you confirm the submission is correctly queued and whether anything is needed from our side? This is our first release. Support Case ID: 102996931063 Thank you.

Hello, Our app Virtual Pro Association has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since September 28, 2026 at 21:46. We requested an Expedited App Review, and Apple confirmed that the request was accepted with the message: “We’ll expedite review for Virtual Pro Association.” Despite this, almost 6 days have passed and the submission has still not moved to “In Review.” We have also contacted App Review Support regarding the review status and are currently waiting for a response. App: Virtual Pro Association Version: 1.0 Build: 72 Apple ID: 6809065140 There are no messages, rejections, or actions required in App Store Connect. Has anyone experienced a similar delay recently, especially after an expedited review was granted? Is there anything else we should do, or should we simply keep waiting? Thank you.