There is a way to review the girls before recruiting them in Android, although it's a bit hidden.
While on the camp/base, you need to press the "4 dots/4 lines" button on the bottom of the screen (sorry i have no idea how to call this button), then you press the "looking glass" button on the top of the screen, then you enable the "Recruits" checkbox.
Now you press any of the recruits and you can view their information by pressing the "shield with a star" button.
Note: From this hidden menu you can also change the jobs/locations of the girls very easily.
Btw i agree with you, there needs to be a less convoluted way to review the girls.