**I want to build a tool that checks your Google Play Store listing for policy violations before you submit. Is this stupid?**
Hey r/startups —
I'm an india developer from India and I'm trying to validate an idea before I build it.
The problem I noticed: Google rejected 1.75 million apps in 2025. Most rejections happen because of simple, avoidable mistakes in the store listing — not the code. Things like:
- Privacy policy URL is broken or incomplete
- App description has a "misleading" phrase Google doesn't allow
- Wrong content rating selected
- Permissions list has 2-3 extras that trigger a flag
- Data Safety form doesn't match what the app actually does
Google has a tool called "Checks" but it only scans your APK (the code). Nothing checks your store listing TEXT before submission.
My idea: a simple web tool. You paste your description, title, permissions, and privacy policy URL → it scans everything and gives you a red/amber/green report with exact fixes.
Before I spend 2 months building this I want to ask:
**Is this a real problem or am I overthinking it?**
If you've ever submitted an app to Google Play:
- Did you get rejected? For what reason?
- Would you have used a free pre-checker tool?
- Would you pay $9/month for unlimited checks?
Tell me I'm wrong if you think so. I'd rather hear it now. 🙏