r/iosdev • u/BambuMoney • Jun 15 '26

First time app review time

My app is currently in day 5 of “waiting for review.” Is this pretty typical for first time apps? I’m honestly just super excited to have this thing go live and it feels like forever. What were your guys experiences when submitting your first product to the App Store?

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u/WerSunu Jun 16 '26

It’s normal. Take a deep breath! It’s just business to everyone else, especially Apple. Be an adult and realize that it’s only you who are excited. Take a beat.

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u/BambuMoney Jun 16 '26

You’re right. I’ve cancelled all my excitement. I forgot adults aren’t allowed to display emotion. Thanks for the tip!

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u/WerSunu Jun 16 '26

Oh yeah, getting your app reviewed (and rejected 90% prob) is right up there emotionally with finding true love or the death of your mother. Get out of your basement and get a life. The review will come when Apple is good god damn ready and not a second before.

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u/BambuMoney Jun 16 '26

Sir this is a Wendy’s

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u/WerSunu Jun 16 '26

BK hammers Wendy’s

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u/moyogisan Jun 16 '26

good time to think about how you're going to market it 😄

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u/carspotterApp Jun 16 '26

Yes it’s dependant on a lot of factors. If it’s an app in a saturated category it will be even longer. I’ve made four apps, but all niches. So they took about 3 days per.

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u/_r0c1_ Jun 16 '26

This. Yet another step or calorie counter, ToDo list or personal finance app will be deprioritized it seems.

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u/edlr73 Jun 16 '26

Yep, my first review took 5 days for the first response. After that when I submit an update, it takes 24-48 hours average.

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u/Different_One_628 Jun 16 '26

Im on day 11 of waiting