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Ship your app the right way.
The first time.

We help startups get their Android and iOS apps live on the Play Store and App Store without rejections, delays, or compliance headaches. And before you ship, we make sure your code does not carry vulnerabilities into production.

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BITHOST APP PUBLISHING — LIVE DASHBOARD  ·  client: nova-fintech · Android + iOS · phase: store review
IN REVIEW
Application
NovaFintech v2.1.0
Package: com.nova.fintech
Category: Finance
Target SDK: 34 (Android 14)
iOS Min: 16.0
APK Size: 28.4 MB
IPA Size: 31.1 MB
SAST: 0 critical · 0 high
Overall Progress
86%
publishing complete
Android Play Store100%
iOS App Store72%
SAST Cleared100%
Store Compliance94%
Compliance Checks
✓ Privacy policy URL valid
✓ Target SDK 34 compliant
✓ 64-bit build confirmed
✓ App signing configured
✓ Play Console account ready
✓ SAST — 0 critical findings
✓ Screenshot assets uploaded
⚠ iOS export compliance pending
⚠ App Store review: 18h remaining
✓ DUNS verified (Apple)
Play Store Publishing App Store Connect Setup Code Signing & Certificates OWASP Mobile Top 10 Rejection Recovery Privacy Policy Compliance SAST Static Analysis SDK 34 Compliance APNs & FCM Config Play Store Publishing App Store Connect Setup Code Signing & Certificates OWASP Mobile Top 10 Rejection Recovery Privacy Policy Compliance SAST Static Analysis SDK 34 Compliance APNs & FCM Config
Two Services. One Team.

What we actually do for your app

From getting your app live on both stores to making sure it does not ship with hidden security issues. Both services work together or independently.

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Mobile App Publishing

Startups lose weeks to store rejections, wrong certificate setups, and missed compliance requirements. We handle the entire publishing process for Android and iOS so your team can focus on the product.

Play Store App Store Code Signing SDK Compliance Screenshot Assets Rejection Fix Faster Go-Live
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Static Security Testing (SAST)

Before you publish, we scan your Android or iOS codebase for security vulnerabilities. Hardcoded secrets, insecure data storage, broken authentication, weak encryption. We find them before the stores or attackers do.

OWASP Mobile Top 10 Hardcoded Secrets Insecure Storage Auth Flaws Weak Crypto PDF Report
Why it takes longer than it should

The real reasons apps get rejected or delayed

Most first-time publishing attempts hit at least two or three of these. We have seen them all and we know exactly how to resolve each one before submission.

01 — ANDROID

Target SDK not meeting requirements

Google moves its minimum SDK requirement every year. Apps built for older targets get rejected immediately. We check and fix this before you touch the console.

02 — IOS

Provisioning profile and signing chaos

Apple's certificate setup trips up most developers their first time. Wrong profile type, expired certificates, missing entitlements. We set all of this up clean from day one.

03 — BOTH

Privacy policy and permissions mismatch

If your app requests camera access but your privacy policy does not mention it, both stores will reject you. We audit every permission declaration against your policy.

04 — IOS

App Review guideline violations

Apple's review guidelines cover everything from in-app purchase flows to what content is allowed. First-time submissions often miss details that feel minor but cause rejections.

05 — ANDROID

Play Store policy account issues

New Play Console accounts face stricter scrutiny. Incomplete store listings, missing declarations, or flagged app categories can stall a launch for weeks without knowing why.

06 — SECURITY

Vulnerabilities found post-launch

Hardcoded API keys, unencrypted local storage, and weak session handling are common in startup apps. Finding these after launch is expensive. Finding them before costs almost nothing.

Static Security Testing

Find the vulnerabilities before the store does.

We run a full static analysis of your Android APK or iOS IPA against OWASP Mobile Top 10. You get a clear report with every finding, its severity, where it is in the code, and how to fix it.

Hardcoded secrets, API keys, and credentials in source
Insecure data storage and SharedPreferences exposure
Broken authentication and session management
Weak or deprecated cryptography
Improper platform usage and permission abuse
Exported components and manifest misconfigurations
Request a SAST scan
BITHOST SAST — scan report · nova-fintech-v2.apk · 2025-02-27
CRITICAL
Hardcoded AWS credentials found in BuildConfig.javaFile: app/src/main/java/BuildConfig.java:48 · CWE-798 · OWASP M2
CRITICAL
Private RSA key embedded in res/raw/keystore.pemFile: app/src/main/res/raw/keystore.pem · CWE-321 · OWASP M1
HIGH
SharedPreferences storing auth token in plaintextFile: UserSessionManager.kt:112 · CWE-312 · OWASP M3
HIGH
MD5 used for password hashing in AuthHelper.javaFile: utils/AuthHelper.java:74 · CWE-327 · OWASP M5
MEDIUM
Exported Activity with no permission checkFile: AndroidManifest.xml:38 — DeepLinkActivity exported=true · OWASP M1
MEDIUM
Insecure WebView — allowFileAccess enabledFile: ui/WebViewActivity.kt:56 · CWE-200 · OWASP M6
LOW
Log.d() calls with user email in production buildFile: LoginViewModel.kt:89, 102, 134 · CWE-532
INFO
Backup enabled in manifest — consider disablingFile: AndroidManifest.xml:12 — allowBackup=true
2Critical
2High
2Medium
1Low
1Info
How publishing works

Five steps. Zero rejections.

We have mapped out exactly what needs to happen in what order. Every step is done before the next one begins, which is why apps we submit get approved on the first attempt.

01

App and store account audit

We review your existing codebase, your developer account status, and the store requirements for your app category. Finance, healthcare, and education apps each carry additional compliance needs.

02

SAST scan and security clearance

Before anything goes to a store, we run the static security scan. Any critical or high findings are fixed or documented. You do not publish with known vulnerabilities sitting in your codebase.

03

Build, signing, and compliance setup

We set up or verify code signing for both platforms, ensure your build targets the required SDK versions, and check every permission declaration against your privacy policy.

04

Store listing and asset preparation

We set up your store listing with the right screenshots, feature graphic, app description, and category. Incomplete listings are a common reason for delays that have nothing to do with the app itself.

05

Submission, review tracking, and handover

We submit to both stores and monitor the review status. If a reviewer asks a question or flags something unexpected, we handle the response. You hear from us when the app is live.

What we commit to

No surprises. No rejected apps.

0
First-submission rejections on apps we prepare end-to-end
72h
Typical SAST report turnaround from APK or IPA submission
7d
Average time from engagement start to store submission for a ready app
14
Days of post-publishing support included for every engagement
Common questions

Before we get started

Our app keeps getting rejected. Can you fix it?

Yes, rejection recovery is one of the most common things we handle. Share the rejection reason from the store and we will tell you exactly what needs to change. Most rejections come down to a small set of repeating issues and they are almost always fixable within a few days.

Do we need to give you access to our source code for SAST?

For the most thorough analysis, yes. But if sharing source code is not possible, we can run a binary analysis on your compiled APK or IPA. The binary scan catches a significant portion of OWASP Mobile Top 10 issues. Source analysis goes deeper. We can discuss what works for your situation.

We are a first-time startup. Do we need a developer account before we talk to you?

No. We can walk you through setting up your Google Play Console and Apple Developer accounts as part of the engagement. Apple requires a DUNS number for organisation accounts, which takes a few days to verify. We factor that into the timeline from the start so it does not slow things down later.

Can you publish for both Android and iOS at the same time?

Yes and that is how most engagements run. The processes are parallel. Android and iOS publishing happen simultaneously rather than one after the other, which keeps the total timeline short. iOS review typically takes longer than Google Play review but we account for that from the start.

What does the SAST report actually look like?

You get a PDF report that lists every finding by severity — Critical, High, Medium, Low, and Informational. Each finding includes which file and line it was found on, the CWE reference, which OWASP Mobile category it maps to, and a clear description of how to fix it. The report is written so your development team can act on it without needing a security specialist to interpret it.

Our app is a fintech or health app. Are there extra compliance steps?

Yes. Finance and healthcare apps face additional review scrutiny on both stores. Apple requires specific entitlements and often asks for documentation about regulatory compliance. Google requires data safety declarations that are more detailed for sensitive categories. We handle these as standard parts of the engagement for apps in those categories, not as add-ons.

Ready to get your app live and secure?

Tell us your platform, where you are in the process, and your target launch date. We will get back to you with a clear plan within 24 hours.

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