AppSweep

Overview

AppSweep is mobile application security testing software for developers who want to check Android and iOS apps as part of development. Its combination of code and runtime analysis is useful for teams that want structured findings in their build workflow; the trade-off is that analysis runs through a cloud service.

Key features

AppSweep examines app binaries with static analysis and uses interactive runtime testing to identify vulnerabilities, including issues involving sensitive-data flow. Findings are grouped and prioritized by OWASP MASVS categories, giving teams a framework for triage rather than a flat issue list. A downloadable PDF report also makes results easier to share beyond the development pipeline.

The CLI can be integrated into CI pipelines such as Bitrise, Fastlane, GitHub, and Jenkins. That makes AppSweep a strong fit for teams that want recurring security checks in their existing development process, rather than a separate review workflow. Enterprise can filter findings in unreachable or dead code, which may help teams focus on issues in code that can actually run.

AppSweep processes or collects application information during analysis as an optional SaaS service. Guardsquare says data is processed under the customer’s direction under its Data Processing Agreement, encrypted at rest with AES256 and in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher, and hosted on Google Cloud Platform in EU data centers. That offers stated safeguards, but teams that cannot send app information to a cloud service should look elsewhere.

Pricing

The free plan is unusually open on scan volume and team size, but it does not include Enterprise’s larger upload allowance or dead-code filtering. Standard AppSweep supports uploads up to 512 MB; Enterprise supports up to 1 GB. The Enterprise price is custom, so teams should weigh those specific needs against obtaining a quote.

Platforms

AppSweep supports Android and iOS mobile apps and is delivered as a cloud service. Its listed platforms also include API and web, but the product’s described analysis and plans center on mobile applications.

Who it's for

AppSweep suits individual developers and teams that want repeatable Android and iOS security checks integrated into development, particularly when unlimited scans and members matter. It is a less suitable choice for teams that require larger uploads without an Enterprise plan or cannot use SaaS analysis for application information.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited Android and iOS scans and team members on the free plan remove common usage and collaboration caps.
• Pros: Static and interactive analysis, sensitive-data-flow checks, and MASVS-organized findings give teams multiple ways to identify and prioritize mobile risks.
• Pros: CI CLI integrations and downloadable PDF reporting support both development workflows and sharing findings.
• Cons: Standard uploads are capped at 512 MB; uploads up to 1 GB require Enterprise.
• Cons: Filtering issues in dead code and automated data retention policies are Enterprise features, with custom pricing.
• Cons: Analysis processes app information through a cloud service, which may not suit teams with strict restrictions on cloud handling.

Alternatives

Compare mobile application security testing software if you want to survey the category before choosing a tool.

• Ostorlab is worth considering if you want a free option with unlimited mobile app scans plus attack-surface discovery, remediation, and ticketing; its AppSec Web/API plan is $299 a month, billed yearly.
• Reversense Security may suit Android-focused users seeking instrumentation generation and dynamic deobfuscation through its free Dexcalibur Community Edition.
• Quixxi Scan is an alternative for teams that prefer per-scan purchases: its SAST Scan and API Scan plans each cost $29 per scan, with a free trial also offered.
• Silker AI Mobile Security is another option, with a Pro plan at $19.50 a month during a three-month beta discount, then 39 USD per month, for up to two apps and 500k requests per month.
• Cellebrite Inseyets is a paid alternative with a free trial and no free plan.
• NowSecure Platform is a paid alternative priced by demo or order form.
• SEBASTiAn is a free alternative for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Cacomi is a paid alternative for macOS.

Verdict

Choose AppSweep if you want unlimited free Android and iOS scans, broad team access, and CI-integrated analysis organized around MASVS. Look elsewhere if your uploads exceed 512 MB, you need dead-code filtering without Enterprise, or cloud processing of app information is unacceptable.