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, My app was reviewed and rejected on June 26, 2026 (3:48 PM). I fixed every issue mentioned by the App Review team and submitted a new build. After about one week, the app was still stuck in "Waiting for Review" and had never moved to "In Review." Thinking there might have been an issue with the submission itself, I canceled it and submitted it again. Submission ID: 0e03f336-27f3-42d0-9d15-a0df4e8ac77a Unfortunately, even after re-submitting, the app is still in "Waiting for Review", and I haven't received any communication explaining the delay. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? If so, how did you get the review process moving again? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hello, I am writing to seek assistance with a brand-new app submission that appears to be completely stuck in a backend queue deadlock. Our app, RejuvMe: Daily Wellness, was initially submitted for review on September 29th. Due to the persistent delay and confusing queue behavior, this is currently our third attempt submitting for this app release with fresh binary updates. The status has remained frozen in "Waiting for Review" for over one week on this current turn. We have already completed the following steps: Checked our Agreements, Tax, and Banking section—all schedules (including Paid and Free Apps agreements) are completely Active and verified green. The app uses Sign in with Apple natively for authentication, allowing seamless, friction-free reviewer access without the need for custom, external credentials. Filed an Expedited Review request, but we have received no response, update, or status change after two days. As a brand-new organization account, we are deeply concerned that our submission pipeline is trapped in a system loop. We would appreciate it if a forum moderator or Apple engineer could kindly look into our backend account status to see if there is an unnotified technical flag holding it back. • App Name: RejuvMe: Daily Wellness • Submission ID: 23363923-f7a4-40f2-9038-689e2b54061a • Version: 1.1.0 • Team ID: 47782Q75VK • Developer ID: 0fa37a7f-ef95-446a-b92a-6f282c4098eb

Hello App Review team, Our game Istanbul Taxi: City Driver has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 7, 2026 and has not moved to "In Review" yet. App Apple ID: 6819802943 Version: [1.0] Submission ID: 78962f48-9200-418d-acd6-7d104761acaa Submitted: October 7, 2026 Platform: iOS Agreements, tax and banking are all active, and there are no messages or pending items in App Store Connect. I've been an Apple developer for over 11 years and have never seen a submission wait this long before review. I understand there may be a backlog right now, and I'm not asking for special treatment. I'd just like to confirm that the submission is queued correctly and that nothing is needed from my side. If anything is required, I can respond right away. Thank you.

For 4 weeks I been trying to get my approved: the review panel only replies once a week they ask for things that are in teh notes and do not bother to read them; they say they can't find something(account deletion) which was super obvious but we made it even more obvious for them; instead they test a previous build and we have no idea why, They keep find reasons to delay my app, and I spent S$148 for the entire year~ that is real money, money I can't afford to waste as Indie Dev. I just do not understand why the level of customer service is so poor! why it takes a week each time t get a simple response! when they say it takes up to 48 hour to get approved! this is false advertising! it does not its taken me more than 4 weeks 10 expedite clicks! 3 support tickets! I feel because am in the Southeast Asia region we are being mistrated as othe Asia devs say similar things to me, but guess what am not Asian, not that should even matter! Am just stating other Asian Devs are ALSO having similar issues as me, why is that when our counter parts in other parts of the worlds apparently having easier application prcess? coincidence? or bad luck? or bad cutomer service from Apple Dev team? Why teh hell they test a older build then tell us it doesn't comply!? WE KNOW that is why we had uploaded a NEW build, I just don't get this at all! Why is this experience so frustrating and painful! Who else is having these extensive issues like my self and when can I finally get someone actually smart enough to have a head on their shoulders to test the CORRECT build! and read our notes and watch the demo videos I had actually time on teh filming and editing!~ Honestly Apple am tired of this and it makes me want to jump to Android sell all my Apple gear and say "sayonara!"

Hello Apple Developer Community and App Review Team, I’m experiencing an unusually long delay with one of my app submissions. My app "Lu Gelato: Dondurma & Kahve" has been stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 10 days now, with no status changes or messages from the App Review team. Important details: App Name: Lu Gelato: Dondurma & Kahve App Store Connect Link: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/apps/6808215158/distribution/ios/version/inflight Support Case ID: 102995727854 This is the first submission of this particular app. My Apple Developer account already has other active configurations. We are planning our official launch very soon and this unexpected 10-day delay in "Waiting for Review" is severely impacting our schedule. Could an Apple Engineer or App Review representative please investigate this case and confirm whether the submission is correctly queued? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello Apple Developer Community, FlightPay has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since 29 September 2026 and has never progressed to “In Review”. App: FlightPay Version / Build: 1.0 Submission ID: 54f7a4eb-8a71-4563-af38-0ef09f32ccd1 Apple ID: 6777972569 Timeline: 29 September: submitted for App Review Planned release date: 01 October Expedited review subsequently requested Contacted Developer Support twice via the Contact Us form No response to either support request No outstanding requests or actions are shown in App Store Connect The submission has now been waiting for over two weeks and appears to be stuck before review has even started. Could Apple App Review please check whether this submission is correctly queued or whether it is affected by an internal hold or routing issue? We can provide any additional information immediately if required. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for clarification regarding Apple's App Review Guideline 1.1.6 and how it applies to fictional chat-story creation apps. We have an iOS application, Text Yourself – Chat Story Maker, which previously allowed users to create fictional text conversations, customize characters, and create chat-based stories. Last month, we received an App Review rejection under Guideline 1.1.6, indicating concerns about fake conversation and messaging functionality. To comply with Apple's requirements, we removed the chat conversation creation feature and redesigned the app around traditional storybook creation. However, we've noticed that other apps in the same category continue to offer essentially the same functionality and are receiving regular App Store updates. For example: TextingStory Chat Story Maker https://apps.apple.com/in/app/textingstory-chat-story-maker/id1083676922 This app publicly advertises fictional conversation creation, switching between chat participants, and exporting conversations as videos. Its App Store screenshots also prominently demonstrate these features. Our app: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/text-yourself-chat-story-maker/id1400128067 This raises a few questions: Does Guideline 1.1.6 prohibit all fake or fictional text conversation creators, even when intended purely for storytelling and entertainment? Is there a distinction between a fictional chat-story maker and an app designed to impersonate real conversations? If these features are prohibited, how are other apps continuing to offer and update them? Are there specific design, labeling, or functionality requirements that would make chat-story creation compliant? We respect Apple's guidelines and are not looking to report or negatively affect any competing app. Our concern is understanding how the guidelines should be interpreted and applied consistently, especially when removing a core feature significantly changes an application's purpose and competitiveness. We would genuinely appreciate insights from Apple engineers, App Review representatives, or developers who have encountered similar situations. Thank you!

Hi Apple Developer Community, I'm reaching out to share my situation and seek advice from developers who may have experienced something similar. Recently, my Apple Developer account received a Pending Termination Notice, and my app, FastWise: IF Fasting Timer (App ID: 6798288587), was removed from the App Store. Apple stated that the account had been flagged for alleged dishonest or fraudulent activity related to developer identity or account information, citing Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guideline 5.6.2. I submitted an official appeal to the App Review Board on October 8, 2026, explaining my situation and requesting a review of the decision. I also contacted Apple Developer Support by phone. However, as of October 16, I have not received any updates or response regarding my appeal. I'm concerned because the notice states that my developer membership may be terminated, earnings payments are paused, and app transfers are disabled. I fully respect Apple's policies and understand the importance of maintaining a trustworthy App Store ecosystem. I am willing to provide any additional information or documentation required to resolve this matter. I would appreciate guidance from the community on a few questions: Has anyone experienced a similar Pending Termination Notice and successfully appealed it? How long does Apple typically take to respond to a developer account termination appeal? Is there an official way to request a status update or escalation when an appeal has already been submitted? Are there any additional steps I should take while waiting for the App Review Board's response? App: FastWise: IF Fasting Timer App ID: 6798288587 Appeal submitted: October 8, 2026 Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I hope to resolve this situation fairly and continue developing apps for the Apple ecosystem. Thank you for your support!

The waiting for the app to be reviewed has just been ridiculous on Apple, last year things were still okay you would submit your new app and get approved within 24 hours. But now that's no longer the case. I understand that review times vary and that Apple cannot guarantee a specific timeline. I'm not expecting special treatment; I would just appreciate some clarity on what might be happening and what the best next step would be. Even when you submit expedited review no response, and I don't know how many times I tried to email them, nothing. I cannot even call because I am in South Africa, calls are not available here. This is too much! I've put a lot of work into getting my app ready for release, and the uncertainty after waiting so long has been quite stressful.

Foreteam: Golf Partners, iOS, version 1.0, build 27. Apple ID of the app: 6800676903 Submission ID: ffe7703a-2dd3-4a1a-88fb-966a87bdeb91 Timeline: Sep 19: first review, rejected under 1.2; fixes made, resubmitted Sep 28. Oct 6: reviewed again, rejected under 2.2 (a "(beta)" label on the profile screen); fixed within hours, build 27 resubmitted Oct 6, 20:13 CEST. Expedited review requested and confirmed Oct 6, Oct 8 and Oct 15. Developer Support case 102992036916 opened Oct 10, follow-ups Oct 13 and Oct 15, no reply. Status has been "Waiting for Review" for 10 days with no message in App Store Connect. The demo account in App Review Information works (verified today). Nothing changed in the submission since Oct 6. If anything on our side is holding the review, please tell us what it is and we will fix it the same day. Thank you.

I submitted my app Oct 4th. still no response. I created a support ticket 8 days ago, no response. I requested expedited review 4 days ago, no response. I dont know what else need to be done to get a response. That is sooooo frusturating. I dont know what else i could do...

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!

Hi App Review team, Our new iOS app was rejected on September 30, 2026 under Guideline 2.1(a) related to demo account access. We replied in App Store Connect with clarifying questions that same day and have not received a response in nearly a week. We also opened Case ID 102983881736 on Friday with no reply yet. The reviewer ran into two separate sign-in issues: Sign in with Apple: Our app is a companion app for an existing web platform, so it currently only allows sign in for accounts already set up on our website. The reviewer's Apple ID showed the expected "Please sign in on the web app to continue" message. Since Sign in with Apple uses the reviewer's own Apple ID, we can't provide standalone credentials for it. Google: Our Google demo account was hit with a Google "Verify it's you" security challenge. That prompt comes from Google, not our app. We can't reliably provide Google or Microsoft demo credentials, because we can't control when those providers trigger security checks during review. To solve both issues, we've built invite code support into the sign-in flow. When a user successfully signs in with Google, Microsoft, or Apple and no account exists for that email in our system, the app now prompts for an invite code instead of showing the "Please sign in on the web app to continue" message. For review, the reviewer would sign in with their own account and enter an invite code from our App Review Information notes, which links their OAuth sign-in to a fully seeded demo account. Before resubmitting, we need answers to two questions: Is this invite code approach acceptable for review? Does the reviewer need to test all three sign-in methods (Google, Microsoft, and Apple), or is one enough? This tells us whether to provide one invite code or a separate code for each method. We'd like to confirm this before resubmitting so the next review goes smoothly, but our launch is on hold until we hear back, so a reply soon would be greatly appreciated. All other fixes are complete. Once we have an answer, we will add the invite code(s) to our App Review Information notes and resubmit with a new build right away. Thank you.

Hello App Review team, Our new iOS app "Samco SAP – Algo Investing" (version 1.0, Apple ID: 6775370259 was submitted for review on October 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM IST. It has remained in "Waiting for Review" for 9 days with no messages or status change. What we have already done: Requested an expedited review Contacted Developer Support (case number: 102995944877) Accepted all agreements in App Store Connect (Business section) Completed App Information, App Privacy, age rating and export compliance Provided a working demo account in App Review Information About the app: it is published by Samco Securities Limited, a SEBI-registered stockbroker in India, and lets our existing clients invest in algorithmic strategies (SAP). This is our first submission for this app, and there has been no rejection or request for information. Could you please check whether anything is blocking the submission, or whether any action is needed from our side? Thank you for your help. Samco Securities Limited

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!

Hi, I have created my iOS App "Ponglytics AI" and submitted for review on Oct 6, 2026. As of today it still says "Waiting for Review". When I submitted they said 90% of Apps get response within 48 hours. Submission ID: 65688905-7efb-4651-8d4f-08f0d00d8a54 What is the average review time? I am a high school student trying to publish this so that I can include in my college application. Already missed some. Please help.

Our app (Apple ID 6813163966), has been in "Waiting for Review" since October 6, 2026, with no movement. Timeline: Sep 29: Version 1.1 (build 18) submitted along with our first subscriptions. Oct 6: Rejected under Guideline 5.1.1(iv). The only issue was the button wording on our Health permission pre-prompt. Oct 6: Fixed exactly what was asked, resubmitted the same day as version 1.2 (build 30), and replied to App Review in App Store Connect explaining the change. Since then: "Waiting for Review" for 9 days. The submission and all four items (the app version, the subscription group, monthly and annual) show the same status. Submission ID: 0a3b29e8-9d30-4ff6-972b-08a324a69034 This is our first release, so the app is not on the App Store at all yet. We pay $99 a year for the Apple Developer Program, and we have yet to ship anything with it. We planned our launch around the first review timeline and have paid marketing running and committed for it. Every day in the queue is budget spent sending people to an app they cannot download. We already had to drop an October in-app event because of the delay, and our featuring nomination has a publish date of October 20. We understand review volume changes, and we are not asking to skip anything. We would just like to know: Is this submission actually in the queue, or is it stuck in a state that needs someone to look at it? Is there anything on our side (metadata, review notes, the reply) that is holding it? If anyone from App Review can take a look at the submission ID above, we would be very grateful. Thank you.

My app Theovia (iOS, version 1.0) was submitted on September 21 and has shown "In Review" ever since. That is 24 days, when Apple says 90% of submissions are reviewed in under 48 hours. What has happened so far: September 29: App Review asked about guideline 2.3.2 (my subscription images). I sent four new images. October 6: App Review replied "We will continue the review of your app at this time." Nothing since. Since then I have sent three requests through Contact Us (App Review Status) and an expedited review request. The status has not changed. This delay is hurting my business. I am a small independent developer. I planned the iPhone launch around Navratri, one of the biggest festivals for the Hindu users the app serves, and that date has now passed. The app is live on Google Play, so I am paying for ads that can only reach Android users, while iPhone users who ask for it have nothing to download. The next date that matters is Diwali on November 8, and I cannot plan for it without knowing where this review stands. I have answered everything App Review asked, and nothing has been asked of me since September 29. Could someone from App Review please look at this review today and tell me exactly what, if anything, is still needed? I will respond the same day. Thank you.

I'm currently a few rounds into trying to resolve 1.1.0, due to my keywords specifically. I've asked for clarification but so far I can't get a concrete answer on which of these is considered objectionable, but unless "roleplaying" as a brand term is flagged, I genuinely don't understand. Any insight would be appreciated, the keyword are: ai roleplay,interactive fiction,story,character,world,roleplaying,fiction,rpg,chat story,ai story

I have been rejected twice for the same issue that I have no way of addressing it at all because Apple has to change the status of my subscription for me to make edits. Apple, if you see this, please just change the status for me, I have been trying to contact Apple for weeks now to resolve this super small issue but it's hard to get a hold of them to read the messages! This is the only issue left holding my app back from getting approved. Issue Description We noticed that your promotional image to be displayed on the App Store does not sufficiently represent the associated promoted In-App Purchase and/or win back offer. Specifically, we found the following issue with your promotional image: – Your promotional image is the same as the app’s icon. – You submitted duplicate or identical promotional images for different promoted In-App Purchase products and/or win back offers.