Appknox

What Appknox is

Appknox is a mobile application security platform for Android and iOS apps. It brings together automated vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, software bill of materials (SBOM) generation, and app store monitoring. Automated checks cover static analysis, dynamic analysis, and API security. A scan can begin with an uploaded app binary, so teams do not need to provide source code. Supported apps include those built with Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, and Ionic.

Teams can run scans, retrieve reports, and manage security operations through a command-line tool and public APIs. Listed integrations include Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, CircleCI, App Center Build, Bitbucket Pipelines, Bitrise, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and ArmorCode. Findings can be mapped to frameworks and standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS v4.0, HIPAA, NIST, SAMA, DORA, CWE, and OWASP. Appknox says it is ISO 27001 certified, uses SOC 2 Type II-equivalent controls, encrypts customer data with AES-256, and stores it in Tier IV data centers. On-premise and private-cloud deployment options support local data residency needs. The service is paid, offers a free trial, and prices by the number of unique apps assessed; repeat scans of the same app are unlimited. Pricing is available on request.

Who it suits

Appknox suits teams responsible for securing Android or iOS apps, including apps built with cross-platform frameworks. Its plan descriptions address small businesses, organizations with up to 20 apps, and businesses with continuous app updates.

Limits

There is no free plan. The Starter, Professional, and Advanced plan prices are not published; pricing is based on the number of unique apps assessed, while scans of the same app are unlimited.

Getting started

1. Visit the Appknox website.
2. Start with the available free trial.
3. Upload a mobile app binary to begin a scan.
4. Connect a listed integration or use the command-line tool or public APIs to run scans and retrieve reports.
5. Ask Appknox for pricing based on the number of unique apps you plan to assess.

Verdict

Choose Appknox if you need mobile app security assessment across Android and iOS, with binary-based scans, integrations, and deployment options that include on-premise and private cloud. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or require a public price before contacting the provider.