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I use Obtainium and run this (play store link) in the background/scheduled. I use their software on my machines and like it so have been running their mobile solution for a few years too.
I guess you could download the apk and then scan it before installing, manually but that would get tiring fast. I don't know of any automated system for that.
Sounds like you're looking for Obtanium.
https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium
Edit... Nevermind.. I just saw we're in selfhosted..
I got nothin
The problem is checking for malware: It's very hard to do that and a lot of malware has evolved attempts to avoid detection.
Yeah I get that. Thought I'd just ask the question though.
Sadly, the only thing you can do is use only foss apps and be careful with propeitary apps. Also, checking issues often might be a good idea.