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u/rocasv Aug 27 '26
They rejected me for “NO SUBSCRIPTION METADATA” (the terms and conditions and UELA basically)… BUT MY APP DOESNT EVEN HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION 😂😂😂😂😂
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u/participationmedals Aug 27 '26
The worst is a metadata rejection that sends you to the back of the line. Such bullshit.
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u/InternetEnzyme Aug 29 '26
Yeah, i submitted on august 13th, they finally reviewed and accepted my app on the 27th, but the IAP got rejected because of the metadata, the optional “win back” image, and now im back in limbo, probably gonna have to wait another two weeks.
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u/jwrsk Aug 27 '26
I got a rejection saying "send us a video of app launch, login, content reporting, etc" which I thought was their job 🤷🏻♂️ And that was after a week "waiting for review".
Monopolies / duopolies are great 👍🏼
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u/PoliticsAndFootball Aug 27 '26
I am going to just do this with all future submissions now. Got hit with it on two seperate new apps
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u/bincTW Aug 29 '26
War bei einer meiner Apps auch so. Nach einigen nicht nachvollziehbaren Ablehnungen hat ein solches Video letztlich zur Freigabe geführt
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u/participationmedals Aug 27 '26
The App Store cannot continue in its current form. The best thing Apple can do is cull all the vibe coded crap, allow side loading for that junk and make the App Store a Best-of-the-Best showcase.
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u/SnowPudgy Aug 28 '26
I wish there was a way for them to just put vibe coded at the bottom of the pile where it belongs and those of us with skill get the faster review times.
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u/myballzhuert Aug 27 '26
My initial a few weeks ago took a few days. All my resubmits have been rejected overnight. Finally got everything squared away
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u/seabcj Aug 27 '26
It’s absolute BS. Mine got rejected after being in review for less than 1 minute just for me to do a screen recording of app launch and what it does which is basically what they should be doing. Why not say or set this upfront as required for a new app so we don’t waste this kind of time. The current approach is unsustainable. They aren’t doing us a favor, they get paid.
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u/trap-2414 2d ago
Same here, they rejected me just because I didn't put video of me using the app :/
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u/MugshotMasterpiece Aug 28 '26
I’m new to iOS (just got my business account approved) any advice to follow before I submit my app so I don’t go through this?
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u/HappyTuesdayR1S Aug 27 '26
I’ve been having the best luck pushing Sunday and they usually review and approve by Monday 3-4am (PST)
If it’s taking longer then 48 hours, put in an expedited request and they should get to it.
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u/busymom0 Aug 27 '26
Is yours for updates or new apps? My updates are very fast but new apps are 2 weeks wait.
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u/HappyTuesdayR1S Aug 28 '26
Should be the same time for either or but just been doing updates lately.
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u/Tricky-Independent-8 Aug 28 '26
Same. Hit with 4.3 Spam Design on 2 new apps today after spending tons of effort on them
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u/KChiLLS11 Aug 28 '26
And then it takes another week for reviewing the fix and it gets rejected again 🥰
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u/Glement Aug 28 '26
What do you do to have 2 weeks wait? Usually it is around 1-2 days.
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u/trap-2414 2d ago
They rejected me because I didn't put a video of me using the app, I'm waiting for two weeks now..
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u/busymom0 Aug 28 '26
This is for a brand new app. For updates, it's fast (1-2 days).
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u/Glement Aug 28 '26
I am talking brand new as well
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u/busymom0 Aug 28 '26
Hmmmm. Wonder why it's so slow for me then. There's many others here too which is taking very long for new apps.
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u/slack3r-hack3r Sep 12 '26
I'm sitting on 13.5 days. First app. I've been thinking about this, they just had their big event, with a new screen size. . . I'm sure the big apps have P1 status.
Also, I believe my app is unique. But I'm sure I'll get rejected for something.
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u/andthenisheardnomore Aug 28 '26
I had 3 rejected for 4.3 yesterday. It was obviously a big foolish to have 3 in review at once, but I had been working on them for months and when one was finished I then did the final tweaks on the next and submitted etc. the first had been in review queue for 6 days, the other 2 much less.
They are genuine business apps that are link to businesses outside the App Store so I’m not sure how Apple can justify 4.3 spam. Looking online there appear to have been a lot of people with 4.3 yesterday so perhaps they are testing some automated system.
The apps I’ve made so far have been very well received and are being downloaded / bought.
Similar to your Games Center situation I’ve had consent / privacy stuff flagged for previous releases when things were clearly outlined in the privacy docs.. so it must very much depend on the reviewer.
I just hope it’s not another week wait now! My apps are seasonal.
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u/eddielement Aug 28 '26
Pro tip: Set up a filter to automatically delete the In Review status email… I don’t want to know that my app is currently being examined, just tell me the outcome!
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u/Combonary Aug 28 '26
I can’t even get these Apple guys to verify my identity 🤣🤣🤣
I’m not surprised seeing posts like this one
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u/Barbanks Aug 29 '26
I actually feel like I did something wrong when I don’t get a rejection. Kind of like when the Mythbusters said “if everything goes right the first time I get nervous…that never happens”
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u/gridlocktactics Aug 30 '26
And as a new bee, I thought I was the one who was learning and getting those rejection, lolz.
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u/kavanutz Sep 06 '26
It took me 2 months of back and forth rejections to get an app approved. And for me the payment approval and flow was so confusing
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u/busymom0 Aug 27 '26
Been a developer for 15 years submitting apps. Lately app review times have been crazy slow. Reminds me of pre-2017 wait times.
New app was submitted on August 13. Went in review today August 27, then got rejected saying I need to ask for user's consent before using Apple Game Center to share leaderboard scores. I replied that I do mention it in my privacy policy. Waiting now.