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Digital product audit and App Store & Google Play readiness

Independent expertise
and full support for digital products

Independent review of mobile apps, websites and web platforms before they reach users, investors and app stores. Full cycle: analysis, development, publishing and support.

Lower rejection riskReviewed against Apple and Google requirements

Evidence-based decisionsA report with evidence and priorities

IP law expertiseMaster’s degree in intellectual property law

Product auditv1.2.0

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42checks
3critical
7medium
32passed
Key findingsVWA-2026-014
No consent for personal data collectionHighiOS · Android
API key exposed in the app codeHighBoth
Metadata doesn’t meet App Store rulesMediumiOS
Insufficient text contrastMediumBoth
Core features work as expectedPassedBoth
Pre-submission readiness checklist

Is your product really store-ready?

Key areas we review before submission

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All checkpoints

Data & privacyPermissions, tracking, consent

App Store guidelinesContent, metadata, policies

Google Play policiesData safety, target API, testing

Security & infrastructureEncryption, APIs, storage

Performance & stabilityCrashes, memory, battery

UX & accessibilityWCAG, usability, readability

Payments & subscriptionsIn-app purchase, pricing, refunds

AI featuresTransparency, content, safety

All checkpoints
  • Account creation and deletion
  • In-app purchases & subscriptions
  • Privacy declarations (Privacy Labels, Data safety)
  • Permissions: camera, location, contacts
  • Metadata, screenshots, description
  • Reviewer access
  • Age rating
  • User-generated content & moderation
  • Third-party SDKs & services
  • Legal pages
  • EU trader status (DSA)
  • Google Play closed testing for new accounts
  • Current target API level and SDK
  • Stability and crashes
  • App name & trademarks

The final publishing decision always rests with Apple and Google. We reduce the risk of rejection but do not guarantee approval.

Services

Everything for your digital product, from idea to reliable operation

We work as an independent expert and as a full-cycle team. Order a single service or the entire product journey.

01

Development

Website development

Corporate websites, landing pages and catalogues with responsive design and SEO from day one

Mobile app development

iOS and Android apps built with store requirements in mind

Web platforms & SaaS

Client portals, marketplaces and internal business systems

MVP to test an idea

A minimum version of the product for first users and investors

Improving existing products

Fixing, modernising or relaunching projects built by other teams or with AI

02

Audit & assurance

Digital product audit

A comprehensive review of an app, website or platform: logic, UX, security, data and compliance

AI-built product audit

Review of projects built with Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Cursor and other tools before launch

Digital product due diligence

Independent assessment for investors, acquirers and companies replacing a contractor

Intellectual property & privacy

Rights to code, design and content, licences, trademarks, GDPR

UX, product & monetisation

User journey, onboarding, pricing, paywalls and conversion

03

Strategy & consulting

Target audience & market analysis

Who your customer is, what they need, what competitors do and where your advantage lies

Product strategy & specification

Product structure, feature priorities, budget and launch plan

Brand identity & colour palette

Colours, typefaces and visual language chosen for your audience and positioning

Servers, hosting & domains

Choosing infrastructure, registering the domain in your name, email, SSL and backups

Contractor selection & acceptance

Assessing proposals and estimates, quality control, checking the handover of rights and access

04

Launch & support

App Store & Google Play publishing

Developer accounts, metadata, privacy declarations, submission and review support

Rejection analysis & resubmission

Analysing rejection reasons, a fix plan and a response to the review team

SEO & AI search optimisation

Visibility in Google, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity: structured data, content, llms.txt

Technical support & updates

Updates for new iOS and Android versions, store policy changes and bug fixes

Monitoring & security

Uptime monitoring, backups, account and data protection

Ready to check your product?

An independent review shows what blocks your launch and gives you a clear action plan

40+checkpoints in our methodology
60+pages in a full report
20services in one place
2countries of presence: Ukraine and Latvia
Situations

When companies call VERDE WAHHE APP

We can join at any stage: before launch, during development, before publishing or after release

Before App Store and Google Play submission

Check readiness and avoid rejection

After a store rejection

Understand the reasons and get a fix plan

When starting a new product

Analyse the audience and market and write the specification

Before accepting contractor work

Get an independent technical assessment

When the developer has disappeared

Recover access, code and control over the product

After building a product with AI

Check security, data and compliance

Before investing or acquiring

Assess quality, risks and real value

When the website brings no clients

Set up SEO, AI search visibility and conversion

Need an app or website built end to end?

We build it, publish it on the App Store and Google Play and support it after launch

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Methodology

A clear path from audit to publication

Structured, independent and actionable. Every stage has a clear outcome.

  1. Discovery

    A confidential call, NDA, goals, markets and timelines

  2. Access

    We receive test builds, accounts and documents under controlled access

  3. Review

    Assessment against our methodology: 40+ checkpoints across 10 areas

  4. Report

    A document with evidence, priorities, business impact and specific actions

  5. Support

    We help fix the issues, re-review and guide you to release

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VERDE WAHHE APP

Independent Product Assessment

From risk to a stronger release
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VWA-2026-014 · v1.0
Executive summary
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Key findings
Sample report

A 60+ page report built for decisions

Clear findings, real evidence and prioritised recommendations. Everything you need to release with confidence.

  • Executive summary and risk overview
  • Detailed findings with screenshots
  • Store guideline and legal compliance mapping
  • Prioritised recommendations
  • For the App Store, Google Play and EU markets
Standards and guarantees

We work to recognised standards with clear guarantees

Every review relies on public platform requirements and international standards, and every engagement follows transparent rules.

Independence

We accept no fees from contractors or platforms whose products we review

Confidentiality

NDA before work begins, secure file exchange, controlled access

Transparent methodology

Every finding is backed by evidence and a reference to a specific requirement

Data deletion

After the project, we delete client access and materials within an agreed period

Standards we rely on
  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • Google Play Developer Program Policies
  • WCAG 2.2
  • OWASP MASVS
  • OWASP API Security Top 10
  • GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
  • European Accessibility Act
  • EU AI Act
SEO for AI search

Make AI recommend your company

Clients rarely scroll through ten pages of Google any more. They ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity who to turn to and get one short answer with two or three names. GEO optimisation makes sure your company is in that answer.

Why this matters now

1Search has changed: instead of a list of links, people get one ready answer
2AI names a few companies. If you are not among them, you do not exist for that client
3Classic SEO does not solve this: models need structured data, clear answers and proven expertise
4Whoever takes a place in those answers first is hard to push out later

What we do

Structured dataschema.org markup for your company, services, experts and FAQ
llms.txt fileA short business summary that language models understand
Access for AI crawlersrobots.txt settings for GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot and others
Answers to real questionsContent that answers the query in its very first sentence
Expertise and authorshipExpert pages, update dates and source references
Language versionsSeparate Ukrainian, English and Latvian pages with hreflang

How the work goes

  1. Visibility audit: we check what AI and search engines know about you today
  2. Technical base: structured data, llms.txt, robots.txt, speed, language versions and clean page addresses
  3. Content: answers to the real questions your clients ask, expertise, authorship and sources
  4. Follow-up: a re-check after a month and a plan for the next steps

What you get

  • AI answers cite you and link to your website
  • Clients arrive prepared because AI has already explained what you do
  • Your site becomes clearer to Google too, so ordinary search visibility grows
  • A report with evidence: what AI saw before the work and what it sees after
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No one can guarantee that AI will mention your brand, but we make your site as clear to it as possible

Engagement formats

Start with what you need right now

We agree on the format after a short call and scoping

Express diagnostic

A fast answer: can you ship?

  • Key risk overview
  • Short report
  • Next-step recommendation

Priced after scoping

Most requested

Full audit

When you need the full picture

  • 60+ page report
  • Evidence base
  • Findings walkthrough session

Priced after scoping

Launch support

From audit to publication

  • Audit and fix plan
  • Store preparation
  • Review process support

Priced after scoping

Care subscription

So the product lives on after release

  • Updates for new OS versions
  • Store policy monitoring
  • Monthly report

Priced after scoping

App rejected or publication delayed?

We guide the submission, analyse the rejection and take the app through to publication

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Founder

Iva-Karina Zaiko

Legal professional with a master’s degree, intellectual property specialist

VERDE WAHHE APP combines technical expertise with legal thinking. Iva-Karina looks at a digital product not only as code, but as an asset: who owns it, which rights were transferred, what risks the owner carries and whether the product will meet market requirements.

  • Master’s degree in intellectual property law
  • We work with clients worldwide, except aggressor states
  • Ukraine and Latvia

Confidential by design

  • NDA before we start
  • Private product review
  • Numbered confidential reports
  • Controlled access to materials
Questions & answers

Real situations, clear answers

These are the questions clients ask us most often. Choose a topic or search for your situation by keyword.

Answers found: 44
App Store & Google PlayApple rejected my app. What should I do?

Don’t resubmit blindly — every failed attempt costs time. Send us Apple’s message and a test build. We identify which guideline was breached, prepare a fix plan and the reply for the Resolution Center.

App Store & Google PlayGoogle Play requires closed testing with 12 testers. What is that?

For new personal developer accounts, Google requires a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 consecutive days before production release. We help organise the test or assess whether an organisation account makes more sense.

App Store & Google PlayMy app disappeared from the App Store or Google Play in the EU. Why?

A common reason is a missing trader status declaration, required by the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). Apps can also be removed because of an outdated SDK, policy violations or out-of-date privacy declarations. We check the account and help restore the listing.

App Store & Google PlayWhy do the stores require account deletion?

Both Apple and Google require that if users can create an account in the app, they must be able to delete it. Google also requires a deletion link outside the app. A missing deletion option is one of the most common rejection reasons.

App Store & Google PlayDo you guarantee App Store and Google Play approval?

No. Apple and Google make that decision. We identify likely rejection reasons before submission and help resolve them, which significantly reduces the risk.

App Store & Google PlayGoogle Play suspended my developer account. What should I do?

Read the message carefully and don’t create a new account right away: Google may link it to the suspended one and suspend it too. You can file an appeal through the official procedure. We help identify the reason and prepare the appeal.

App Store & Google PlayUsers leave low ratings because of crashes. How do I fix this?

Set up crash reporting, find the most frequent errors and fix them in order of impact on users. Replying to reviews helps too. We run a stability audit and build a fix plan.

Developers & ownershipMy developer stopped responding. Where do I start?

List everything you have: access to the App Store and Google Play accounts, the code repository, domain, hosting, databases and payment services. We help take stock, recover access through official procedures and move the product into ongoing care.

Developers & ownershipMy app is published under the developer’s account. How do I move it to my company?

Both Apple and Google offer an official app transfer procedure that keeps reviews and users. It requires cooperation from the current account holder. We prepare the transfer plan and make sure nothing is lost.

Developers & ownershipWhat happens if nobody updates the app?

Apple and Google raise their technical requirements every year. An app without updates gradually stops working properly on new iOS and Android versions, and Google Play limits the availability of apps with an outdated target API level. A care subscription solves this.

Developers & ownershipThe contractor says everything is done. How do I check before paying?

Order an independent acceptance review. We compare the result with the specification, check quality, security, the availability of code and documentation, and the handover of all access. You get a reasoned list of issues before signing off.

Rights & IPWho owns the code written by a freelancer?

The contract decides. Without a clear clause transferring the economic rights, the rights may stay with the author, and you would be using the product without guarantees. We review the contracts and suggest how to close the gap.

Rights & IPAre AI-generated texts and images protected by copyright?

In the EU and the US, output created without human creative input is generally not protected by copyright. Ukraine has introduced a separate sui generis right for such objects. The terms of the AI service you used also matter. We assess the risks for your content and brand.

Rights & IPWhy check the app name before publishing?

If the name resembles a registered trademark, the owner can file a complaint and the store may remove the app or require a rename. We check the name in the Ukrainian, Latvian and EU registers and help register your own trademark if needed.

Rights & IPCan I use free libraries, fonts and photos?

Yes, but free does not mean unconditional. Some open-source licences require you to publish your own code, some fonts can’t be embedded in apps, and some photos can’t be used commercially. We compile a register of components and their licences.

Data & EU lawDo I need a privacy policy if I don’t collect personal data?

Almost always, yes. Email addresses, IP addresses, analytics, advertising identifiers and data collected by third-party SDKs are already personal data. Both stores also require a privacy policy link for every app.

Data & EU lawMy product stores data in Firebase or Supabase. Is that GDPR-compliant?

The service itself can be compliant, but you are responsible for the configuration: storage region, access rules, the data processing agreement, transfers outside the EU and retention periods. We check each of these.

Data & EU lawWhat is the European Accessibility Act and does it apply to me?

Since 28 June 2025, a range of digital products and services in the EU, including e-commerce and banking, must be accessible to people with disabilities. Microenterprises providing services are partly exempt. We determine whether your product is in scope and check its accessibility.

Data & EU lawMy product uses AI. Which requirements apply?

The EU AI Act sets, among other things, transparency obligations: users should know when they are interacting with AI or seeing generated content. The app stores also have their own rules for AI features. We determine which of these apply to your product.

Domains, hosting, websitesWhose name should the domain be registered in?

Always your own or your company’s, with your own email as the contact. If the domain is registered to a contractor, it legally belongs to them and you could lose your website and email. We help check the owner and transfer the domain.

Domains, hosting, websitesWhich hosting or server should I choose?

It depends on the product type, load, budget and where your users are. For EU customers, keeping data in the EU matters. We compare options, from simple hosting to cloud platforms, and explain the real annual cost.

Domains, hosting, websitesMy site is on Lovable or another builder. How do I connect my own domain?

Most platforms let you connect your own domain through DNS settings. SSL, redirects and email must be configured correctly so nothing breaks. We can do it with you or for you.

Domains, hosting, websitesWhat should I do if my site was hacked or won’t load?

First change the passwords for hosting, the domain and the admin panel and turn on two-factor authentication. Then find the cause and restore the site from a clean backup. We help with the diagnosis and set up protection and regular backups.

SEO & AI searchHow is SEO for AI different from regular SEO?

Regular SEO helps you rank in Google results. SEO for AI (GEO) helps ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews understand your expertise and cite you in their answers. That takes structured data, clear answers to questions, visible authorship and access for AI crawlers.

SEO & AI searchHow do I know whether ChatGPT can see my site?

Check your robots.txt file, as it may block AI crawlers. Look in your server logs for visits from GPTBot, ClaudeBot or PerplexityBot. And simply ask an AI assistant about your company. We run a full visibility audit and show what to change.

SEO & AI searchMy site was built with a builder and Google barely indexes it. Why?

Sites rendered entirely in the browser with JavaScript are often seen by search engines and AI crawlers as an empty page. Server-side rendering or static generation, separate pages for each language and a sitemap help. We determine what works for your platform.

SEO & AI searchDo I need my site in several languages?

If you work in several markets, yes, and each language should be a separate page with its own address and hreflang tags. Unedited machine translation undermines client trust. We help with Ukrainian, English and Latvian versions.

SEO & AI searchMy site loads slowly. Does that affect search?

Yes. Page speed and stability are among the signals Google considers, and a slow site loses visitors before they even see your services. We measure the speed and suggest specific improvements.

Money & investmentDo I have to take payments through Apple and Google?

For digital goods and subscriptions inside the app, generally yes. Physical goods and services can be paid for in other ways. The rules differ by country, including in the EU and the US. We check your payment model before submission.

Money & investmentWe have downloads but no revenue. What’s wrong?

Most often users don’t see value in the first minutes, sign-up is too complicated or the paywall appears at the wrong moment. We analyse the user journey, first steps in the app, pricing and paywall and suggest prioritised, specific changes.

Money & investmentAn investor wants proof of product quality. What should I prepare?

An independent due diligence report: the state of code and architecture, security, product ownership, licences, legal and store compliance, risks and the cost of fixing them. Such a document strengthens your negotiating position.

Money & investmentWe are buying someone else’s app or business. What should we check?

Who actually owns the code, design, domain and store accounts; which licences and contracts transfer; whether there are unpaid service bills, complaints, policy violations or data breaches. We check this before the deal, not after.

Money & investmentHow do I know if I’m overpaying for development?

Order an independent review of the estimate and specification. We check whether all the work is needed, whether the timeline is realistic and whether the price matches the market, and suggest what can be simplified.

AI & vibe codingI built an app in Lovable or Bolt. Can I publish it to the App Store right away?

Usually not. These tools produce a web app; for the store it has to be packaged in a native shell, and Apple rejects apps that are merely a wrapper around a website without added value (guideline 4.2). We assess whether the functionality is sufficient and suggest the shortest path.

AI & vibe codingThe app works. Why have it reviewed?

An interface that opens doesn’t mean the data is protected. In AI-generated products we regularly see open databases, API keys in the code, missing access controls and payment errors. Users don’t notice these problems until there is a data leak or a server bill.

AI & vibe codingMy AI or server bill suddenly multiplied. What happened?

The most common causes are an exposed API key used by third parties, requests without limits or an endless loop in the code. We find the source, help revoke the keys and set up limits and spending alerts.

AI & vibe codingShould I keep developing a vibe-coded product or rebuild it?

It depends on the architecture, security and scaling plans. After the audit you get a clear recommendation: what to keep, what to fix and what is cheaper to rebuild, with the risks of each option.

AI & vibe codingI vibe-coded an app, but it doesn’t work as it should. Can you finish it or rebuild it?

Yes. First we briefly assess the project and show which is cheaper: fixing the existing code or building a reliable version from scratch. Either way, we keep your idea, design and data and take the product through to publication.

AI & vibe codingCan I take my code out of Lovable or Bolt and keep working on it?

Most such platforms let you export the code or sync it with GitHub. We check whether the code can be maintained outside the platform and move the project to your infrastructure, so you don’t depend on a single service.

Working with usHow much does an audit cost and how long does it take?

Cost and timing depend on the size of the product, the number of platforms and the depth of the review. An express diagnostic takes a few days, a full audit takes a few weeks. You receive an exact proposal after a short call.

Working with usWhat do you need from me to start?

A short description of the product and your goal, a test build or link, a test account and, if possible, access to the code. Code isn’t mandatory, as part of the review can be done without it. All access is granted after an NDA is signed.

Working with usDo you also fix the issues you find?

Yes, if you want us to. We can fix them ourselves, coordinate your team or only re-review the fixes. Audit and development are contracted separately so the assessment stays independent.

Working with usDo you provide legal opinions?

Our audits include an intellectual property and privacy risk assessment. If a formal legal opinion is required, it is provided separately with a clearly defined scope.

Working with usDo you work with clients outside Ukraine and Latvia?

Yes. We work remotely with clients worldwide, except the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and persons connected with aggressor states. Reports are available in Ukrainian, English or Latvian.

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Contacts

Contact us the way that suits you

We reply on business days. The first consultation helps define the format and scope of work.

Company details

Company
LLC VERDE WAHHE
Company code (EDRPOU)
43306268
Registered address
8/1 Tykhvinskyi Lane, office 1, Kyiv 03028, Ukraine

We work with clients worldwide, except the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

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