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What a Bubble.io audit covers, what you receive, how we decide between fix and rebuild and what we cannot do.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
Simple Automation Solutions audits Bubble.io apps, including apps built by others, covering ownership and access, privacy rules, data structure, performance and usage cost, workflows, plugins and integrations, test versions and documentation. You receive prioritised findings and a recommendation to fix, partly rebuild or rebuild, with scope and cost. Fixing suits a sound foundation, while a wrong data model or missing security fundamentals favour a rebuild.
Key takeaways
- Audit covers ownership, privacy rules, data structure, performance, workflows, plugins, versions and documentation.
- Security findings come first.
- Fix when the foundation is sound; rebuild when the data model or security is wrong throughout.
- Resolve ownership of the Bubble account before investing in fixes.
- A $345 Discovery Sprint can serve as the plan and is credited toward a build.
In this guide
Apps go wrong in familiar ways: a developer disappears, the app slows down under real use, a security gap is discovered or nobody can explain how it works. This page describes how Simple Automation Solutions reviews, fixes and, when necessary, rebuilds Bubble.io apps, including apps we did not build, what the review covers, what you receive and when we recommend starting again.
What does an app audit cover?
| Area | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership and access | Who owns the Bubble account, domain and connected services; who has editor access | You cannot fix what you do not control |
| Privacy rules and access control | Whether one user can see another’s data; roles; files; backend workflows | The most serious risk. See our security guide |
| Data structure | Data types, relationships, duplication and naming. See database design mistakes | The foundation; costly to fix later |
| Performance and usage cost | Slow pages, heavy searches and workload consumption. See workload units | Speed and the monthly bill |
| Workflows and logic | Clarity, error handling and scheduled tasks | Reliability |
| Plugins and integrations | Which are needed, maintained and secure; how keys are stored | Hidden dependencies and exposed keys |
| Versions and testing | Whether a separate test version exists and how releases happen | Safe change |
| Documentation | Whether anyone can explain how the app works | Handover and maintenance |
What do you receive?
- A prioritised list of findings, with security first.
- A clear recommendation: fix, partial rebuild or full rebuild.
- A written description of the data model and key workflows, where missing.
- A plan, scope and cost estimate for the recommended route.
Our Discovery Sprint can serve as the planning step: a PRD with scope, architecture and cost within 24 hours for $345, credited toward any build that follows.
How do we decide between fix and rebuild?
| Lean towards fixing when | Lean towards rebuilding when |
|---|---|
| The data structure is mostly sound | The data model is fundamentally wrong |
| Problems are in specific pages or workflows | Problems are everywhere and interlinked |
| Privacy rules can be added or corrected | Security fundamentals are missing across the app |
| Users are happy with the features | The product no longer matches the business |
| A new developer could understand it quickly | Nobody can explain it and it keeps breaking |
A weak foundation makes every fix slower and riskier. At some point rebuilding costs less than endless repairs. See our comparison of Bubble.io and custom code if you are questioning the platform itself.
How does the process run?
- Email us a description of the app, its users and what is going wrong.
- We confirm ownership and access, and agree what we need to review it.
- We review it against the checklist and report findings.
- We recommend fix, partial rebuild or rebuild, with scope and cost.
- If you proceed, work happens on a test version, and improvements and fixes after that are billed from $35 per hour.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
What if you do not own the app account?
Resolve ownership first. If the app lives in a former developer’s account, you may need to negotiate a transfer, or plan a rebuild in your own account. Do not invest in fixes before you control the app. See how to choose a development partner for what to agree next time.
What are we not able to do?
- Guarantee that an app is free of every vulnerability. We review against a checklist and test access control, but no review is exhaustive.
- Export a Bubble app’s code. Apps run on Bubble’s platform, though data can be exported.
- Fix problems caused by platform limits that your requirements exceed. We will tell you if you have reached them.
Frequently asked questions
Can you audit a Bubble.io app someone else built?
Yes. We review ownership, privacy rules, data structure, performance, plugins, testing and documentation and recommend fix, partial rebuild or rebuild.
How much does an app audit cost?
Email us a description for a scoped review. A $345 Discovery Sprint can serve as the plan for what to fix or rebuild, and is credited toward any build.
Should I fix or rebuild my Bubble app?
Fix if the foundation is sound and problems are localised. Rebuild if the data model or security fundamentals are wrong throughout.
What if the original developer owns the app?
Resolve ownership first by negotiating a transfer, or plan a rebuild in your own account.
Can you make my slow Bubble app faster?
Often, by optimising searches, workflows and data structure. We review performance and usage cost as part of the audit.
Inherited an app you do not trust?
Email us what it does and what is going wrong. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth fixing.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
