Reviews for AI-built prototypes and early-stage apps
AI tools like Lovable, Bolt, v0, Cursor and Replit make it easy to get something working. They also make it easy to ship something that only looks finished. I'll go through your app and tell you what's safe to keep, what's fragile, and what needs fixing before customers, payments or sensitive data depend on it.
The details
Usually includes
- Main user flows and edge cases
- Authentication and access control
- Data handling and privacy
- Code structure and maintainability
- Deployment and environment setup
What you get
- A written summary of what I found.
- A prioritised fix list: launch blockers, important follow-ups and things that can wait.
- A recommendation to launch, fix specific areas, or rebuild.
A good fit if
- You've built a prototype and want to know if it's safe to put in front of users.
- You've inherited or generated code and aren't sure what state it's in.
- You're about to add payments or sensitive data.
How it usually goes
- Understand what the app is meant to do and who it's for.
- Go through the main flows, the data handling and the code.
- Separate the urgent problems from the things that can wait.
- Write it up in plain English with a clear recommendation.
Things I look out for
- Authentication and access-control mistakes
- Fragile flows and missing error states
- Sensitive data handled carelessly
- Payment, email and third-party integration issues
- Duplicated logic and brittle AI-generated code
- Deployment and environment problems
Questions
Can you review apps built with Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit or Cursor?
Yes. They're a good way to get started, but the output usually needs a human review before people rely on it.
Does the review cover security?
It covers the obvious security and data-handling risks, but it isn't a replacement for a proper penetration test.
Can you fix the issues afterwards?
Often, yes. If it's a good fit, the review can turn into focused work on the most important fixes.
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Want to talk it through?
Book a quick call, or send me a bit of context and I'll let you know if it sounds like something I can help with.