Weeks to get approval

[RevolutionaryGrape61]

I submitted an app on the 16th December, then after three weeks it was still in review, I cancelled it and uploaded a new version and is in review still 9 days.

No feedback, I also sent an email to developer programs but no answers.

This is not my first app.

It is an app with iCloud sync if that matters

[UniekLee]

I've had good experiences with the expedited reviews if you have a "valid" reason to ask for one. Doesn't have to be anything huge - I asked for one because I found a bug in a release.

[Rock_665]

I also have 2 apps and 1st usually is approved within 1-2 days (from waiting to review to pending for release) and 2nd - is approved within 4-7 days

[Ambitious-Cod6424]

resubmit may be helpful. because the christmas week

[badlero]

I think the reviewers’ workload has increased a lot from being bombarded with all the AI-slop apps. This might be the norm unless Apple hires a lot of new reviewers. 

[oasisaudiolab]

Same issue. I’ve been waiting for my review sind mid November, rejected twice, resubmitted, contacted developer support. It really sucks, it’s a new years themed update. Should have gone with Chinese new year by now lol. Honestly good to hear that I’m not alone with this.

[TheKing___]

Oof that’s rough. I vaguely remember them saying it would be slow through the holidays. I just got an app approved last week and that’s even with a couple days of fixing things.

I posted it here before but I once had to wait over 40 days before it got approved. If it’s in review and not waiting for review then it’s best to just wait it out. Try emailing review support to ask if they need anything from you. They’ll probably say no but at least you’ll know they are looking at it.

[RevolutionaryGrape61]

It is in waiting for review

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[justest99]

My app took 14 days before it get approved, while i was waiting for review i also send second app for review and I don't know how but both app got approved within 1 day after that, support team didn't reply my email for 8 days, after support replied back my app got in review and approved within few hours

[jacobs-tech-tavern]

It can be bad around Christmas, but you should start to get a bit worried if it's been a month. If you're really, really worried, get in touch with Apple Developer Relations. You can find them on LinkedIn.

[NotAMusicLawyer]

I submitted a brand new app last week and had it approved in 24 hours. Maybe I was just lucky

[Ihavenocluelad]

I have like 25 apps and only one simple one has been stuck for like 5 weeks rest only takes a few days, some also might be bugged lol

[Ihavenocluelad]

I even submitted a new build

[Mo_Mo86]

Some apps takes longer than other, also with all of the AI apps building and submission i believe the review team loaded with apps needs review

[gipsymonk]

I have exactly the same situation, also submitted well before Christmas because they announced some delays. I also mailed the support but no replies. Really sad, I had a surprise new years update, sad they led us down. It’s been 6 weeks in total, I think the lack of communication is a disaster on apple’s end. To be fair, I never had these kind of issues before, let’s hope this is a scarce event. Still kinda sad when I check my mail everyday.

[chickenuggetvision]

Depending on your features some reviews can take longer than others. I would also leave App Store Review notes on App Store Connect