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'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?

I have a scheduled app review appointment call at 3am(!) tomorrow/tonight to get clarification on why we keep getting rejected and how to remedy that. What should I expect? I am not the developer of my own app. Would it behoove me for my developer to be on the call too in order to properly answer technical questions?

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, my app ZOHAL has been 'waiting for review' for over a week(since October 6, 2026), and the delay is holding up our launch. What is the appropriate channel to request a status check from App Review? Thank you

Hello, My iOS app has been in In Review status for more than 10 days. The same build was previously approved for TestFlight beta testing within one day, and I have tested the app on physical devices before submission. Could you please guide me on the usual time frame for App Review and whether any action is required from my side? If App Review needs any additional information or other documentation, please let me know. I will provide it promptly. I have already provided the test credentials, screen recordings and App info. Thank you.

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!

Hello, I have submitted an app for review via App Store Connect more than two weeks ago and it has remained in the "waiting for review" with no status change. App name RD one, ID 6802830682. Submitted 9/28/2026. I have submitted several requests regarding status but have not received a response. ( case # 10298793505, 102987935305) Could someone please look into the status of this submission.

I have been monitoring the Developer forums since October 2nd and it is extremely disappointing to see how such a prestigous company has horrific customer support for builders who are trying to add to their product. I submitted my app back on September 30th with the understanding that this would be 1-2 day process, however, with 1-2 weeks later there has been 0 correspondence. I have submitted apps before and this was never an issue. I have told my future customers that we planned on a launch in middle of October and now it seems like maybe November is best case scenario. It is hard to be frustrated because everyone is going through the same issues, but 12 days and no response to support email or movement is beyond saddening for such a great company valued at over 5 TRILLION market cap. Not having the resources or personnel to handle your paying customers issues is extremely disappointing. Hoping for a resolution immediately. Submission ID 141d4fe1-6094-44a4-982f-3e82badbaa8f

Submitted a new Multiplatform app about a week and half ago and to date the iOS and macOS releases are still waiting for review while the visionOS submissions are reviewed and approved within the 24/48 hour as promised by Apple. The visionOS build is so far forward on its feature set and bug fix path that it makes me wonder if it even makes sense to support Multiplatform builds going forward if Multiplatform submissions are not covered as one review for a streamline release.

My app parabôla (Apple ID 6818251165), version 1.0.0 build 3, was resubmitted on October 3 after I answered an information request under Guideline 2.1. It has shown "Waiting for Review" since then, with no new messages in App Store Connect. I opened a support case on October 10 (Case ID 102992359711) and have had only the automatic receipt so far. Could someone from App Review confirm the submission is in the queue, or tell me if something is blocking it? The demo account in the review notes is ready. Thank you.

Dear Apple Developer Support, I am writing to bring to your attention that our app has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" status for 4 days now with no progress whatsoever. However, since resubmission, the app has remained in "Waiting for Review" with no movement. This app is critically important to our business, and the speed of publication has never been more urgent. Every day of delay is directly impacting our operations and our users who are waiting for this release. We kindly request that you: Prioritize our app for review and move it forward as soon as possible. Provide an estimated timeline for when the review will begin. Contact us if any additional information is needed - we are ready to respond immediately. We would greatly appreciate your help in expediting this process. App ID: 6818729463

Hello Apple Developer Community, Our iOS game, WOLFBIN - Join The Hunt, has remained in “Waiting for Review” since October 2, 2026. Today is October 12, so it has been pending for 10 days. Our planned launch date was October 10, which has now passed. The delay is affecting our coordinated launch and marketing activities. We have contacted Apple Developer Support three times and previously submitted an expedited review request, but we have not yet received a substantive update explaining the delay or indicating whether any action is required from our team. We understand that review times can vary and fully respect Apple’s review process. We would appreciate guidance on: Whether there are any checks we should perform in App Store Connect while the submission is waiting. How to follow up effectively on our existing support case and expedited review request. Which support channel can investigate whether anything is preventing the review from starting. If an Apple representative sees this post, could you please direct us to the appropriate team or advise on the next steps? We can provide our support case details privately through an official support channel. Thank you for your help. Eduard Bina Wolfbin Interactive FZCO

Hello App Review Team, Our app has been in “In Review” status for 12 days with no updates, and we would appreciate any help checking its status. App Name: Off Apple ID: 6808109478 Submitted: September 23, 2026 Moved to “In Review”: October 1, 2026 Contact Us case number: 102988417460 A previous version was rejected under Guideline 4.3(b). For this submission, we redesigned the UI and provided detailed review notes and a demo account to demonstrate the app’s distinguishing features. We contacted App Review through the Contact Us form but have not received a response, and there are no messages or requests in App Store Connect. We understand that the previous 4.3(b) rejection may have placed this submission under extended review. However, we have made substantial changes specifically to address those concerns, and we believe that an extended review period without any timeline or communication places an unreasonable burden on developers who are actively working to comply with the guidelines. A prior rejection should be an opportunity to improve, not a reason for an indefinite delay. As developers, we rely on timely review results to improve our app. Whether the outcome is an approval or a rejection, a decision allows us to respond and move forward. An extended delay with no communication leaves us unable to take any action, while our development and operating costs continue, and makes it difficult to see the value of our participation in the Apple Developer Program. We respectfully ask that the review be completed, or that we be informed of the reason for the delay and any information needed from our side. We are ready to respond immediately. Thank you for your time.

I submitted my app for review on Friday, October 2nd, and it has been in the “Waiting for Review” status ever since. I was hoping to release the app before the festival season begins in India, but the extended review time is making it difficult to meet that timeline. Has anyone faced this long waiting time for the first time app review?

Hello, My app has been stuck entirely in the "Waiting for Review" queue for over a week now. We previously received a rejection requesting specific videos and information updates. We fully updated all requested and replied message with video attachments that was requested to be uploaded on the and after I made all the necessary updates I resubmitted it. The dashboard correctly says "Waiting for Review", but nothing has happened for over a week now. We have reached out via standard developer support but have received zero responses. Our UK launch is completely paralyzed. Could an Apple forum moderator or engineer please get back to me regarding this. Case ID: 102989660047 The app was supposed to launch next week but I got feeling it wont. Apple were very quick to reject it, taking less than 24 hours, but ever since I provided everything they asked for and made all the required changes, it hasn’t even been reviewed. Honestly, it makes me want to cancel the submission and resubmit it, especially since I’ve already fixed everything they told me to. Has anyone tried this before?

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 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've read that most App Store reviews are completed within 48 hours, but my app has been waiting for review since Thursday, October 8. It's now Monday, October 12, here in South Korea (KST), which means this is already the fifth calendar day. I've already announced the update to my users, so I'm honestly not sure how to handle this situation or what to tell them. Is anyone else experiencing similar delays? How long have your app reviews been taking recently? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

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!

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. 🙏