Mobile Application Penetration Testing
iOS and Android testing aligned to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) — covering the app itself, its local storage, and the backend APIs it talks to.
What We Test
Static analysis of the app binary plus dynamic, runtime testing on real devices.
Local Data Storage
Insecure storage of tokens, credentials, or PII in shared preferences, plists, SQLite, or logs.
Transport Security
Certificate pinning implementation, weak TLS configuration, and cleartext traffic.
Authentication & Session
Biometric bypass, token storage and refresh, and session invalidation on logout.
Inter-Process Communication
Exported Android components, insecure intents, and iOS URL scheme handling.
Reverse Engineering Resistance
Code obfuscation, root/jailbreak detection, anti-tamper and anti-debugging controls.
Hardcoded Secrets
API keys, credentials, or signing material embedded in the compiled binary.
Platform Misuse
Improper use of platform permissions, WebViews, and third-party SDKs.
Backend API
Every API call the app makes is tested for the same flaws covered in API Penetration Testing.
Business Logic
Client-side checks that can be bypassed by manipulating requests directly.
iOS & Android
iOS
Testing on a jailbroken device, using tools such as Frida, objection, and class-dump to inspect binaries, intercept traffic, and bypass client-side controls where relevant to the assessment.
Android
Testing on a rooted device or emulator, using tools such as Frida, jadx, MobSF, and Burp Suite to decompile, instrument, and intercept application behavior.
Mobile Testing Questions
Do you need the app's source code?
No — a build of the app (an IPA or APK) is enough for both static and dynamic testing. Source access can speed up triage but isn't required.
Do you test on real devices?
Yes, on jailbroken/rooted physical devices and emulators, since some anti-tamper and platform-specific behaviors only appear on real hardware.
Can you test both platforms in one engagement?
Yes — testing iOS and Android together is common and typically priced together rather than as two separate engagements.
Ready to Test Your Mobile App?
Tell us your platform and we'll scope the right engagement.