Side by side
DexGuard vs Ika
Both stand on code obfuscation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Android
DexGuard provides layered code protection and runtime defenses for Android builds, with tiered monitoring and support options. Teams should request pricing and match Core, Control, or Command to their protection needs.
Visit DexGuard Paid Linux
Pick Ika if you use a supported Linux host and want Android apps integrated into desktop windows, with options for fullscreen games. Check the package availability and host requirements first; source builds need substantial storage and memory, and Debian or Ubuntu requires Mesa 26.1 or newer.
Visit IkaThe facts
| DexGuard | Ika | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | guardsquare.com | github.com |
| On code obfuscation software | #28 of 34 | #32 of 34 |
DexGuard: what it does well
- Protects against reverse engineering and tampering
- Supports Java, Kotlin, Unity, and Flutter
- Integrates with Android Studio and Gradle
- Runtime checks detect emulators and root privileges
- Crash mapping works with listed monitoring tools
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- Android is the listed platform
- Basic support response is within three business days
- Protection requires an instrumented build workflow
Ika: what it does well
- Android apps run in separate, resizable desktop windows.
- Apps can appear in the host desktop’s app menu.
- GPU acceleration supports OpenGL ES and Vulkan.
- Game mode supports fullscreen play with gamepad passthrough.
- Build options include MindTheGapps, microG or a de-Googled ROM.
What to know first
- Source builds require at least 16 GB RAM and 300 GB storage.
- Initial source builds may take three to six hours or longer.
- Debian and Ubuntu require Mesa 26.1 or newer.
- ARM64 package availability varies by distribution.