GuideJanuary 29, 2026·8 min read
The Ultimate App Audit Checklist (2026)
60 items across 6 domains. This is exactly what our 13-agent squad checks on every App Audit Strike.
🎨 UX & Design
☐Onboarding flow under 3 steps to value
☐Skip option on non-essential screens
☐Error states show helpful messages (not error codes)
☐Loading states on all async operations
☐Empty states guide users to take action
☐Dark mode support (iOS/Android expect it)
☐Consistent spacing and typography scale
☐Touch targets minimum 44x44pt
☐Accessibility labels on all interactive elements
☐VoiceOver / TalkBack navigation works end-to-end
🔒 Security
☐No API keys in client-side code
☐Auth tokens in secure storage (Keychain/EncryptedSharedPrefs)
☐Certificate pinning for API calls
☐Input validation on all user inputs
☐Rate limiting on authentication endpoints
☐Session timeout and refresh token rotation
☐No sensitive data in app logs
☐Proper data encryption at rest
☐Network requests over HTTPS only
☐Jailbreak/root detection (if handling sensitive data)
⚡ Performance
☐Cold start under 2 seconds
☐Bundle size under 50MB (ideally under 20MB)
☐Images lazy loaded below the fold
☐No memory leaks in background processes
☐Efficient list rendering (FlatList/RecyclerView)
☐Background task cleanup on unmount
☐Network requests cached appropriately
☐Animations at 60fps
☐Battery usage within normal range
☐Offline mode handles gracefully
⚖️ App Store Compliance
☐Restore Purchases button (IAP apps — REQUIRED)
☐CFBundleDisplayName matches App Store listing
☐Privacy Policy URL accessible and current
☐App Tracking Transparency prompt (if tracking)
☐No placeholder content or lorem ipsum
☐All features functional (no dead buttons)
☐Screenshots match actual app UI
☐Age rating accurate for content
☐Required device capabilities declared correctly
☐No private API usage
📈 Growth & Analytics
☐Analytics tracking on key user actions
☐Funnel tracking: install → onboard → activate → retain
☐Deep linking configured (universal links / app links)
☐ASO keywords in title and subtitle
☐Push notification permission asked at right moment
☐Share functionality working
☐Referral mechanism built in
☐Review prompt at peak satisfaction moments
☐A/B testing infrastructure ready
☐Retention metrics baseline established
🏗️ Code Quality
☐No files over 500 lines (decompose)
☐Custom hooks extracted for complex logic
☐TypeScript strict mode enabled
☐No dead code or unused imports
☐Error boundaries on all route-level components
☐Unit tests on business logic
☐E2E tests on critical user paths
☐Consistent naming conventions
☐No TODO/FIXME in production code
☐CI/CD pipeline with automated checks
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