An app audit is something every mobile app provider should do. It can uncover performance bottlenecks, hidden security risks, inadequate architecture, or missed UX opportunities that slow you down. Whether you’re planning a big release of a long-lasting product or you are quickly scaling up, our mobile app audit gives you the clarity and confidence.
Many apps start small, usually as an MVP to test the waters and validate demand. But once you’ve reached your first goals, it’s time to zoom out and reassess the bigger picture.
We’ve helped many companies develop apps from A to Z, so we know what it takes to build high-performing, lasting products. It’s common in our industry to step into ongoing projects, providing support, replacing, or scaling internal development teams. Therefore, we're highly experienced in quickly orienting ourselves and auditing existing solutions. Let's now explore the benefits of an app audit, supported by real-world examples.
Lowering Future Development Costs By One-Third
The goal of the audit is not to catch or help with specific bugs, but to identify systemic or architectural issues that could cause problems in the future.
Take one of our fintech clients as an example. Their app had grown fast, but the codebase was messy and poorly documented. After being invited to collaborate on the app, we conducted a review and highlighted several critical issues – redundant code, outdated libraries, and poor test coverage. By refactoring the code and improving documentation, they could cut future development costs by one-third and reduce time spent on debugging by half.
Seeing a product grow fast is exciting, but that pace can make it tough for developers who, under pressure, might simplify things for themselves. Solid test coverage, clear formatting, and proper documentation save a significant amount of time that can be used to build new features instead of fixing bugs. An independent external perspective from an app audit can be the catalyst needed to correct a situation that has become unsustainable over time.
Optimised User Experience
Users are at the centre of application success. No matter how good everything else is, business goals won’t be met unless the product is something customers truly want to use. Analysing your app’s user experience (UX) can bring real value:
“Users want to know what to do. Sometimes, even small changes can have a significant impact on user engagement and satisfaction,” says Jiri Zoudun, Head of Technology at Etnetera Flow.
For instance, a client in the energy sector ran a smaller app for its customers. During the UX evaluation, we discovered that some UI components did not follow recommended design dimensions, making it difficult for users to click on the elements. A simple resize improved user interactions by 25%.
Reduced Team Onboarding Costs by 50%
A strong architecture ensures your app can scale smoothly and adapt to future changes. You might wonder about the connection between reducing onboarding costs and clear architecture. Let’s learn from a real example.
A retail app we audited lacked clearly defined modules and boundaries between layers. After restructuring the architecture, our client reduced team onboarding costs by 50% and improved development speed.
New developers no longer had to spend mandays understanding the entire system. Instead, they focus solely on the module for which they are responsible. A clear, modular architecture supports long-term maintainability and scalability of your app.
Enhanced Security to Protect Your App and Data
Every company that processes customers' personal data must secure it and comply with regulations, such as the GDPR, NIS2 or PSD2. A secure app protects users' data and prevents potential breaches that could damage your reputation and lead to penalties for regulatory violations.
Mobile apps are a common target for cyberattacks. Our app audit can focus on the key security aspects, including Authentication & Authorisation, Data Encryption, and Vulnerability Assessment.
An App Audit Uncovers Hidden Risks and Opportunities
A comprehensive app audit gives you a clear view of what’s happening under the hood. Your app may look fine on the surface, but outdated code, poor architecture, or subtle UX flaws can slow down your team, frustrate your users, or even put your data at risk.
We recommend running a full audit for iOS and Android apps once a year or in situations when you are:
- Releasing a major update
- Redesigning your app
- Looking to scale your application
- Launching new features or products
With regular checks, you make sure your app stays aligned with evolving user expectations, security standards, and technology trends. A good quality audit should focus on five core pillars essential for your app’s long-term success:
- Code quality
- Architecture
- Performance
- User experience
- Security
At Etnetera Flow, we provide audit results with a prioritised list of vulnerabilities and clear recommendations for addressing them. We won’t lie, the first audit can be challenging, but focusing on the issues saves time in the long run.
“After the audit, we finally understood why the app kept crashing after updates. Implementing Etnetera’s recommendations has saved us hours of firefighting every week,” says our long-term client from the telecom industry.
Based on our extensive experience, we offer an audit that helps you scale, optimise performance, improve security, and ensure your app is ready for future growth. Let’s make sure your app is built to last.
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