App submission wait thread

bignoggins · Jul 18, 2012, 10:54 AM

Moving the classic iphonedevsdk thread here. Post your submission date and when it was approved.

Submission: June 26
Approved: July 7

Submission: July 10
Still waiting for review: July 18

jclardy · Jul 18, 2012, 11:48 AM

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

jinjinjin · Jul 18, 2012, 01:08 PM

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.

dacapo · Jul 18, 2012, 01:44 PM

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.

mochibits · Jul 18, 2012, 03:34 PM

Submitted: July 3
Approved: July 13

drummerdude1390 · Jul 18, 2012, 03:50 PM

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

KF
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Is It Tuesday? (Free) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/is-it...25278448?mt=8;

dacapo · Jul 18, 2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacapo

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.

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.

firewood · Jul 19, 2012, 12:10 PM

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.

dacapo · Jul 19, 2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firewood

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.

That would explain the slowdown!

TouchMint.com · Jul 20, 2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firewood

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.

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

jclardy · Jul 21, 2012, 07:53 AM

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

jnoxx · 01:45 AM

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.

ArtOfWarfare · 11:48 AM

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.

dejo · Jul 23, 2012, 09:24 AM

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

mochibits · Jul 24, 2012, 07:16 PM

Submitted: July 20
Approved July 24

Greencardman · Jul 24, 2012, 08:21 PM

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

irwinn · Jul 25, 2012, 02:52 PM

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

gibbz · Jul 25, 2012, 02:54 PM

July 19 - Submitted App Update
Currently - Waiting for Review

mochibits · Jul 26, 2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greencardman

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

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

dacapo · Jul 31, 2012, 08:46 PM

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?

SplitIt! · Aug 3, 2012, 08:41 PM

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

Mr. Milk · Sep 13, 2012, 12:05 PM

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.

theGrayWorks · Sep 13, 2012, 05:29 PM

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.

jnoxx · Sep 27, 2012, 04:13 AM

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.

fpmr96a · Oct 24, 2012, 01:20 PM

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.

Jul 18, 2012, 10:54 AM	#1
bignoggins macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2010	App submission wait thread Moving the classic iphonedevsdk thread here. Post your submission date and when it was approved. Submission: June 26 Approved: July 7 Submission: July 10 Still waiting for review: July 18
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Jul 18, 2012, 11:48 AM	#2
jclardy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2008	Submitted a RocketChimp update July 9th. Still "Waiting for Review" as of July 18th. __________________ Swift Fox Software \| Rocket Chimp (iTunes - Free + Universal!) \| TargetTap Lite (iTunes) \| TargetTap (iTunes)
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Jul 18, 2012, 01:44 PM	#4
dacapo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2010	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. __________________ 2010 13" MBP \| iPhone 4s \| iPod Touch 4G \| ATV2 & ATV3 \| iPad2 \| iPhone 5
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Jul 21, 2012, 07:53 AM	#11
jclardy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2008	July 9th: Waiting for Review July 20th: In Review/Ready for Sale __________________ Swift Fox Software \| Rocket Chimp (iTunes - Free + Universal!) \| TargetTap Lite (iTunes) \| TargetTap (iTunes)
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Jul 22, 2012, 04:26 PM	#12
jnoxx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aartselaar // Antwerp // Belgium	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. __________________ CSS (Counter Strike Source) Tribute - iPad application iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 2, iPhone 3G,4,5, iMac 24", Mac Mini Last gen, Macbook Pro with Dell U2711 Last edited by jnoxx; Jul 23, 2012 at 01:45 AM.
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Jul 18, 2012, 01:08 PM	#3
jinjinjin macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	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.
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Jul 18, 2012, 03:34 PM	#5
mochibits macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2011	Submitted: July 3 Approved: July 13
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Jul 18, 2012, 03:50 PM	#6
drummerdude1390 macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA	Uploaded an update July 10th, still waiting. Other app uploaded July 1st, available since July 4th. KF --- Is It Tuesday? (Free) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/is-it...25278448?mt=8;
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Jul 19, 2012, 12:10 PM	#8
firewood macrumors 603 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Silicon Valley	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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Jul 22, 2012, 05:09 PM	#13
ArtOfWarfare macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007	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. Last edited by ArtOfWarfare; Jul 28, 2012 at 11:48 AM.
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Jul 23, 2012, 09:24 AM	#14
dejo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado	I wonder if staffing levels on the app review team might be low due to summer vacations. __________________ My iOS Apps: a.k.a., DreamStream I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!
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Jul 24, 2012, 07:16 PM	#15
mochibits macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2011	Submitted: July 20 Approved July 24
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Jul 24, 2012, 08:21 PM	#16
Greencardman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI	Wow, that's short. What kind of app? Was it a big update or a minor change? __________________ Editor - Overnight Buses Travel Magazine for the iPad Owner - WDR - iPhone and iPad Repair
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Jul 25, 2012, 02:52 PM	#17
irwinn macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	July 15, 2012 - Submitted iOs App July 25, 2012 - Waiting for Review
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Jul 25, 2012, 02:54 PM	#18
gibbz macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2007 Location: National Weather Center	July 19 - Submitted App Update Currently - Waiting for Review __________________ 64GB White WiFi+4G iPad 16GB Black WiFi+4G iPad mini Apple TV (1080p) 32GB Black iPhone 5 MP 8x2.8/16GB MP 8x2.93/16GB/2x24" Jeremy Gibbs \| Gibbz
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Jul 31, 2012, 08:46 PM	#20
dacapo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2010	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? __________________ 2010 13" MBP \| iPhone 4s \| iPod Touch 4G \| ATV2 & ATV3 \| iPad2 \| iPhone 5
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Aug 3, 2012, 08:41 PM	#21
SplitIt! macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	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 __________________ My App: SplitIt! w/ Cloud Sync
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Sep 13, 2012, 12:05 PM	#22
Mr. Milk macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2011	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.
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Sep 13, 2012, 05:29 PM	#23
theGrayWorks macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	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.
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Sep 27, 2012, 04:13 AM	#24
jnoxx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aartselaar // Antwerp // Belgium	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. __________________ CSS (Counter Strike Source) Tribute - iPad application iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 2, iPhone 3G,4,5, iMac 24", Mac Mini Last gen, Macbook Pro with Dell U2711
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Oct 24, 2012, 01:20 PM	#25
fpmr96a macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA	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. __________________ NextWord - A word association app played LIVE in public and private groups
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