Why is Inkwell stuck in review
The app Inkwell has faced multiple rejections from Apple's review process since its submission on April 21, 2026. The developer has made numerous changes to address Apple's concerns, including adding features and clarifying terms of service. Despite these efforts, the app remains under review due to issues related to trademark and design compliance.
- ▪Inkwell was submitted for review to Apple on April 21, 2026, and has faced multiple rejections and resubmissions.
- ▪The developer has made changes to the app to comply with Apple's guidelines, including adding a way to report objectionable content and fixing sign-in issues.
- ▪The main ongoing issue is related to the app's name, which Apple claims conflicts with its trademark, despite the trademark being listed as 'dead' by the US Patent & Trademark Office.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:15 +0000 |
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Why is Inkwell stuck in review May 19, 2026 I submitted Inkwell for iOS to Apple for review on April 21st. It has gone through numerous rejections, code changes, resubmissions, clarifications, one phone call, and one appeal to the review board, which I’m still waiting to hear back on. What’s the hold up? I’ve hinted at some of the issues, but I’ve tried hard to be patient with Apple, so I’ve mostly kept my mouth shut while waiting. I’m getting discouraged, though, so it’s time to lay out the problems here, organized by App Review Guideline section numbers: 1.2 — The app didn’t have a way to report objectionable content or block users. This rejection was bizarre to me since it’s an RSS reader where people choose to follow users.
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