Mobile App Penetration Testing

Users Trust Your App. Let's Protect That Trust.

Comprehensive security testing for iOS and Android applications. We identify security risks for crucial Apps.

Mobile applications are the new perimeter. With millions of downloads comes millions of potential attack vectors. A single vulnerability in your app can lead to account takeovers, data leaks, and permanent reputation damage. Our Mobile App Penetration Testing service goes beyond simple automated scanning. We manually decompile, analyze, and attack your binary and its backend APIs to ensure your application is secure by design.

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Our clients consistently share that our collaborative partnership and transparent communication help them build stronger security programs.

HAVEN6 has become our go-to partner for serious cloud security and penetration testing.

They’ve helped our clients harden AWS and Azure configurations, identify risky misconfigurations, and validate issues through focused penetration testing on networks, web apps, and APIs.

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Sugpiat Defense

The Drivers of Mobile Pen Testing Requirements

Whether you are an App Developer or the App Owner, you need a dedicated mobile security assessment if:

App Store & Play Store Compliance

Google and Apple are increasingly rejecting apps that violate privacy policies, have low security, or contain malware-like behavior.

Major Version Releases

You are launching version 1.0 or a major update with new features (like payment processing or biometric login). It is vital to test your security.

Regulatory Compliance

FinTech, HealthTech, and any app under GDPR/CCPA must prove PCI DSS/FFIEC compliance, HIPAA-grade encryption, and zero leakage of personal data.

API Security

Your app is merely a frontend; the real data lives in the API. You need to ensure the app cannot be manipulated to access other users’ data (IDOR).

Types of Mobile App Pen Tests We Perform

We provide comprehensive mobile pentesting across the full mobile stack, securing native iOS and Android apps, hybrid architectures, and their backend APIs.

Test Type	Description
iOS Penetration Testing	We analyze IPA binaries on jailbroken devices. We look for insecure usage of Keychain, Side-loading risks, and ID bypasses.
Android Penetration Testing	We analyze APKs/Bundles on rooted devices. AndroidManifest.xml for exported activities, insecure Intents, and more.
API & Backend Testing	We intercept the HTTP/WebSocket traffic to test the backend for SQL Injection, BOLA, and Rate Limiting flaws.
Hybrid App Testing	Specialized testing for React Native, Flutter, and Ionic apps, focusing on JavaScript bridges and WebView vulnerabilities.

What Our Mobile Pentest Service Includes

We align our testing with the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS).

Static Analysis (SAST)

We reverse engineer code to find hardcoded API keys, encryption keys, and developer comments left in production.

Dynamic Analysis (DAST)

We run the app in a controlled environment to manipulate memory, bypass SSL Pinning, and tamper with runtime.

Insecure Data Storage

Checking if PII, session tokens, or passwords are stored in plain text in LogCat, Plist files, or SQLite databases.

Cryptographic Brokenness

Verifying that you aren’t using weak hashing algorithms (MD5/SHA1) or improper initialization vectors.

Session Management

Reviewing and testing how the app handles logout, session timeouts, and token refresh mechanisms.

Actionable Engineering Deliverables

We provide the documentation your executives need for clarity, auditors need for certification, and developers need for quick code fixes.

Executive Summary

A high-level risk profile is the one-slide, one-paragraph verdict that every stakeholder actually reads (e.g., “Is the app safe to launch?”).

Technical Vulnerability Report

Screenshots of exploits, reproduction steps to replicate the hack, code snippets causing the issue, and corrected code.

Video Proof of Concept

For complex exploits, a written description often isn’t enough. We go the extra mile by recording a video that demonstrates the attack in real-time.

Clean Retest Report

Once your team has applied the necessary patches, we perform a comprehensive re-test to verify that every vulnerability has been resolved.

Why Clients Choose Us for Mobile App Pentesting

Our pen testing experts align strictly with the OWASP MASVS standard, delivering manual, verified assessments that expose real risks.

MASVS Aligned

We strictly follow the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard, the gold standard for mobile security.

Reverse Engineering Experts

We don’t just use tools; we can read Assembly and Smali code to understand exactly how your app works under the hood.

Jailbreak/Root Detection

We test the effectiveness of your anti-tampering controls to see if they can be bypassed by a determined attacker.

Mobile App Penetration Testing Certifications

Our team holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect hands-on expertise across offensive security, cloud, applications, and compliance.

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)

CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, Pentest+

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)

Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Apprentice)

Practical Mobile Pentest Associate (PMPA)

Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Palo Alto PSE Certifications

Is Your Mobile App Secure? Be Certain.

Ensure your mobile app is secure, compliant, and ready for the App Store.

Mobile App Pen Test: FAQs

Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions

What is Mobile App Penetration Testing?

Mobile App Penetration Testing is the rigorous security assessment of a mobile application running on a native environment (iOS or Android).

We test native apps (Swift/Kotlin) as well as hybrid frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Xamarin) to find vulnerabilities that automated tools miss.

It involves a three-pronged attack strategy:

Client-Side: Attacking the app installed on the device (Checking for insecure storage, hardcoded secrets, and binary protections).
Network-Side: Intercepting traffic between the app and the server (Man-in-the-Middle attacks).
Server-Side: Attacking the backend APIs that power the application.

Who Needs Mobile App Pen Testing?

Mobile App Dev Companies: Ensure your applications are airtight throughout development and your clients’ data is segregated and protected.
Financial Institutions (FinTech): Meet stringent regulatory requirements and secure sensitive financial transactions and data.
Healthcare Organizations (HealthTech): Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
Startups & Tech Companies: Build security into your product from the ground up to gain a competitive edge and investor confidence.
Any organization undergoing a mobile application transformation.

What platforms do you test? (iOS, Android, etc.)

We perform comprehensive penetration tests on native iOS and Android applications, as well as hybrid apps built on frameworks like React Native and Flutter. Our testing covers the application itself, its backend APIs, and how it interacts with the mobile OS.

What if we built the app using React Native or Flutter?

We specialize in these frameworks. We test the native “bridge” as well as the JavaScript bundle. We look for specific issues like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) which can occur in hybrid apps but not native ones.

How is mobile different from web app pen testing?

Mobile app pen testing has a unique focus on device-level security. We test for issues like insecure local data storage, vulnerabilities in inter-process communication, insecure handling of sensitive data in memory, and platform-specific weaknesses on both iOS and Android, in addition to testing the backend APIs the app communicates with.

Will Apple or Google ban us for pentesting?

No. As long as we are testing a staging build or a build distributed via TestFlight/Firebase, the App Stores are not involved. We do not recommend pentesting the live version on the App Store to avoid triggering their fraud detection algorithms.

What do you need from us to start a test?

Typically, we need the application package file (.apk for Android, .ipa for iOS), any relevant API documentation, and test account credentials for different user roles. For a white box test, we would also require access to the source code.

How much does a mobile app pen test cost?

The cost is based on the complexity of the application (number of screens, user roles) and its backend APIs. After a brief scoping call to understand your app, we provide a fixed, transparent quote.

How long does the test take?

A standard mobile app penetration test engagement typically lasts from one to three weeks, which includes the active testing phase, report generation, and a debrief call to discuss the findings.