SDK
Target SDK Lag
Flags outdated targetSdkVersion that triggers automatic Play Store rejection.
Offline Python CLI • Under 10 Seconds
Know Your APK's Risks Before Google Does
Android Policy Scanner checks your APK for Play Store rejection signals and outputs a polished compliance report built for developers, founders, and client handoff.
$ android-policy-scanner scan myapp.apk
Scanning... done in 4.2s
✓ Report generated: myapp_report.html
3 critical findings · 2 high · 4 medium
What It Catches
Focused checks for the policy and packaging issues that cause avoidable rejection cycles.
PERM
Dangerous Permissions
Lists every dangerous permission declared and flags high-risk combinations that signal policy violations.
ABI
Missing 64-bit Support
Detects native libraries missing arm64 support, required for all apps since 2019.
FGS
Foreground Service Misconfiguration
Catches missing service type declarations enforced since Android 14.
DBG
Debuggable Release Build
Finds the single flag that causes instant automated rejection.
BOOT
Boot Persistence Patterns
Flags BOOT_COMPLETED + foreground service combinations that trigger manual review.
See What You Get
The report is designed to hand directly to a client or developer without explanation. Every finding includes the exact manifest evidence, plain-English explanation, numbered remediation steps, and a one-sentence business impact statement.
Download Sample Report● ● ●
myapp_report.html
Android Policy Scanner
Findings
Confidence: high
android:targetSdkVersion=34
The target SDK version is below current Play requirements and can block app updates.
Confidence: high
Found 32-bit native ABI without arm64-v8a equivalent
32-bit-only native packaging violates Play's 64-bit distribution requirement.
Pricing
The Tool
$49 one-time
- Unlimited scans, no subscription
- Offline, no data leaves your machine
- HTML + Markdown report output
- All 10 policy checks included
- Free updates for 12 months
Full Audit Service
$299 per app
- You send the APK
- We run the scan and manually review findings
- Annotated report delivered within 48 hours
- Includes remediation call (30 min)
Who Built This
I built Android Policy Scanner after watching too many apps get rejected for issues that were fixable and detectable before submission. Play Store compliance is opaque, official guidance is scattered, and most teams only learn what is wrong after a rejection email.
This is not a SaaS. There is no account, no subscription, and no data collection. You run it locally against your APK and get a report. That's it.