App submission wait thread

Submitted a RocketChimp update July 9th. Still "Waiting for Review" as of July 18th.

I submitted a new App first attempt June 29.
Got rejected because of the name July 10.
Last upload the same day and still waiting.

Now more than ever, we have to be extra carefull with submission/update because it could be really a business breaker to have to wait one month to replace a crappy version...

I'm really glad to see a new App Store business/marketing place.

June 26, 2012 10:01 Ready for Sale
June 26, 2012 09:59 Processing for App Store
June 26, 2012 07:12 In Review
June 16, 2012 14:44 Waiting For Review

10 days for my last app.

More recently...

July 18, 2012 STILL WAITING FOR REVIEW
July 06, 2012 14:19 Waiting For Review

12 days and counting.

Apple has definitely slowed down over the past couple months.

Submitted: July 3
Approved: July 13

Uploaded an update July 10th, still waiting.
Other app uploaded July 1st, available since July 4th.

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dacapo said:

More recently...

July 18, 2012 STILL WAITING FOR REVIEW
July 06, 2012 14:19 Waiting For Review

12 days and counting.

Apple has definitely slowed down over the past couple months.

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Actually the app was just approved today, so the new status history is:

July 18, 2012 13:37 Ready for Sale
July 18, 2012 13:15 Processing for App Store
July 18, 2012 12:20 In Review
July 06, 2012 14:19 Waiting For Review

12 days.

I just had a minor app update approved in a bit less than 5 days.

Maybe things are picking back up after their app corruption snafu.

firewood said:

I just had a minor app update approved in a bit less than 5 days.

Maybe things are picking back up after their app corruption snafu.

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That would explain the slowdown!

firewood said:

I just had a minor app update approved in a bit less than 5 days.

Maybe things are picking back up after their app corruption snafu.

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On top of that I think they saw a huge influx in updates because of the keyword update.

July 9th: Waiting for Review
July 20th: In Review/Ready for Sale

Bawse shouts - iOS
Date Created: Jul 10, 2012
Date Released: Jul 20, 2012

Fractalarts - iOS
Date Created: Jul 5, 2012
Date Released: Jul 17, 2012

Fractalarts HD - iOS
Date Created: Jul 6, 2012
Date Released: Jul 17, 2012

These were all 3 updates. I think it takes way to long for an update..
(That's why I love submitting apps to Android, no BS, just bam, live, but I know this review process takes down the virusses and really really crap apps).
The time it takes these days to upload a new app, get an update reviewed is just off the shorts, we used to tell clients from 3 days (if you are lucky), but these times you have to aim at 10-15 days at least.

I think people aught to be mentioning whether their apps are iOS or Mac.

I submitted an update to my Mac app Battery Status on the 14th. It's been 8 days. I'm waiting for review. I'm hoping it'll be released about the same time as Apple releases Mountain Lion.

Edit:

10 days now... the only word I've heard from Apple is that ML will go on sale tomorrow. I'm getting quite annoyed now...

2X Edit:

14 days and counting. Still no word from Apple. I'm getting grossly dissatisfied with Apple and am strongly considering using other app stores rather than the Mac App Store.

I wonder if staffing levels on the app review team might be low due to summer vacations.

Submitted: July 20
Approved July 24

Wow, that's short. What kind of app? Was it a big update or a minor change?

July 15, 2012 - Submitted iOs App
July 25, 2012 - Waiting for Review

July 19 - Submitted App Update
Currently - Waiting for Review

Greencardman said:

Wow, that's short. What kind of app? Was it a big update or a minor change?

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Casual game. Regular update. Not even any new content. Icon update, Restore IAP button, and some other minor tweaks.

July 24, 2012 03:47 Waiting For Review
July 31, 2012 18:01 In Review
July 31, 2012 18:21 Processing for App Store
July 31, 2012 18:30 Ready for Sale

A little over 7 days this time around for an update. Getting back to normal?

Great Site for Average iOS Review Times

Check out ...

http://reviewtimes.shinydevelopment.com/

And search on twitter for #iosreviewtime

SplitIt! v1.3 = 7 days [update] - Accepted Aug 2
SplitIt! Lite = 8 days [new app] - Accepted Aug 3

Either I'm born under a bad sign or Apple is really busy with something other than the Mac App Store.

24 days Waiting for Review...

I think new developers (my case) and new apps (also my case) must take longer than updates.

My iOS app ValueTracker was

submitted: August 30, 2012
approved: September 7, 2012
actually available in the App Store: September 8, 2012

Pretty fast considering the Labor Day weekend.

I have an app submitted and accepted
Date Created Sep 11, 2012
Date Released Sep 18, 2012

Which is okay, because the launch date is 1 October..
Submitted an really important update before launch which is critical.
Date Created Sep 23, 2012
But still waiting for acceptance, let's hope that get's accepted before the launch on 1 october..
I think for updates they should have a much higher rate, specially if it's minimal changes.
They are making billions, how hard is it to hire more reviewers.. I don't get it.

Recently Approved

I submitted my most recent app, NextWord, on 10/10/12 and it was 'Ready for Sale' on 10/19/12.

It was initially rejected on 10/19/12 due to invalid metadata. But, upon reviewing the notes in the Resolution Center, the reviewer had a simple question about my in-app purchases. The confusing part was that upon reviewing the metadata section that was flagged as REJECTED, it identified both of my in-app purchases as needing developer action, but didn't specify the type of action.

Upon calling Apple Support, they indicated that reviewers often reject due to Invalid Metadata when they have a question for the developer, but that is very confusing.

I think Apple should come up with a new status that specifically indicates that more information is is needed.