Mobile apps ship secrets, tokens and business logic straight to a device you don't control. Our iOS and Android penetration testing combines static analysis, dynamic runtime instrumentation and backend API testing to find what a reverse-engineer would.
We decompile the app, bypass client-side controls like certificate pinning and root/jailbreak detection, and prove which data and endpoints are actually exposed.
Our mobile application penetration testing combines static analysis, dynamic runtime instrumentation with tools like Frida and Objection, and full backend API testing, aligned to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS). We test native iOS and Android apps plus React Native and Flutter, covering secure storage, cryptography, certificate pinning, root/jailbreak detection, deep links and inter-process communication — then attack the backend the app talks to, where much of the real risk lives.
Why it matters
Mobile apps ship secrets, tokens and business logic onto a device the user fully controls, where any determined attacker can decompile, instrument and tamper with them. Client-side protections like certificate pinning and root detection slow attackers down but never stop them.
Testing the app statically and dynamically alongside its backend API reveals what data and endpoints are genuinely exposed, which is essential for any app handling accounts, payments or personal data.
What we test
- Hardcoded secrets, keys & token extraction
- Insecure local & keychain storage
- Certificate-pinning & root/jailbreak bypass
- Insecure IPC, deep links & exported components
- Backend API and authentication testing
- Reverse-engineering & tamper resistance
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
- Hardcoded secrets, keys and API tokens
- Insecure local and keychain/keystore storage
- Certificate-pinning and root/jailbreak bypass
- Insecure IPC, deep links and exported components
- Weak backend API authorization
- Insufficient tamper and reverse-engineering resistance
Our Mobile Application Penetration Testing methodology
- Scoping & rules of engagement. We agree objectives, targets and boundaries for your mobile application penetration testing, so testing is safe, authorized and focused on what matters to your business.
- Reconnaissance & mapping. We enumerate the full attack surface in scope, building a complete picture before any exploitation begins.
- Manual exploitation. Our senior testers chain vulnerabilities by hand — going far beyond automated scanners — to prove real, demonstrable impact.
- Analysis & reporting. Every finding is triaged, risk-rated with CVSS and written up with a copy-paste reproduction and clear remediation.
- Remediation support & free retest. We support your team through the fixes and retest the remediated issues to confirm they are genuinely closed.
Tools & techniques
We combine static analysis of the compiled IPA and APK with dynamic runtime instrumentation using Frida and Objection, plus full backend API testing. We decompile and inspect the app, bypass certificate pinning and root or jailbreak detection, examine local storage and IPC, and attack the server-side API. Testing follows the OWASP MASVS and Mobile Application Security Testing Guide.
When you need Mobile Application Penetration Testing
- Before publishing an app to the App Store or Google Play
- For apps handling accounts, payments, health or financial data
- When compliance requires MASVS-aligned mobile security testing
- After adding sensitive features or third-party SDKs to an app
What you receive
- Static + dynamic analysis findings
- Runtime bypass and exploitation PoCs
- OWASP MASVS-aligned risk ratings
- Free retest of remediated issues
What’s included in your report
Every mobile application penetration testing engagement concludes with a comprehensive, board-ready report and a working session to walk your team through it. Your report includes:
- An executive summary with overall risk posture for non-technical stakeholders
- Detailed technical findings, each with a step-by-step, copy-paste reproduction
- CVSS v3.1 severity ratings and business-impact context for every issue
- Prioritized, actionable remediation guidance your engineers can apply directly
- A complimentary retest to confirm fixes and update finding status
- A formal attestation letter for customers, auditors and compliance programs
Standards & frameworks
OWASP MASVS
OWASP MASTG
OWASP Mobile Top 10
PCI MPoC (where applicable)
Outcomes you can expect
After your mobile application penetration testing, you will have clear, evidence-based visibility into your real security risk — not a scanner’s guesswork. You will know exactly which weaknesses an attacker could exploit, what the business impact would be, and the precise steps to fix them in priority order. Teams use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy customer and regulator security requirements, and demonstrate due diligence to their board. With a complimentary retest included, you also get documented proof that the issues are genuinely resolved.
Engagement details & logistics
Every mobile application penetration testing starts with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal and a clear statement of work. Most engagements are delivered fully remotely, with on-site work arranged where it genuinely adds value. Throughout testing we maintain an agreed communication cadence and escalate any critical, high-impact finding to you immediately rather than waiting for the final report. All work is performed under a signed NDA with strict data-handling controls, using safe, non-disruptive techniques and carefully coordinated rules of engagement to protect your production systems. On completion you receive your report and a walkthrough session, followed by a complimentary retest once your fixes are in place. Typical engagements are booked one to three weeks in advance, and urgent or pre-deadline testing can often be accommodated — just ask at hi@agentoffense.com.
Why organizations choose AgentOffense for Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Our mobile application penetration testing is delivered by senior offensive-security engineers who test the way real attackers do — manually, creatively and with a relentless focus on proving genuine, demonstrable impact. Here is what sets our engagements apart:
- Manual, exploit-driven testing that chains vulnerabilities the way a real attacker would, going far beyond what automated scanners can find.
- Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste reproduction steps your engineers can follow and independently verify.
- Honest severity calibration so you invest in fixing what genuinely matters and avoid wasting effort on false positives and noise.
- Clear, business-focused reporting that speaks to engineers and executives alike, tying every issue to real-world impact.
- A complimentary retest included, so you get documented proof that your fixes actually close the attack path.
- Responsible, collaborative delivery with a named point of contact and secure handling of all data throughout the engagement.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you test both iOS and Android?
Yes — we test both platforms, including platform-specific storage, IPC and hardening controls. We can also assess React Native, Flutter and other hybrid frameworks.
Do you need the source code?
No. We work from the compiled IPA/APK by default, but a graybox test with source code gives deeper coverage at lower cost.
Which standard do you follow?
We align with the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and Mobile Testing Guide.
Do you test hybrid frameworks like React Native and Flutter?
Yes. We test native iOS and Android plus React Native, Flutter and other hybrid frameworks, accounting for their specific storage and bridge risks.
Do you need our source code?
No — we test from the compiled IPA/APK by default, though a graybox test with source gives deeper coverage at lower cost.
Do you test the app's backend API as well?
Yes. The backend API is where much of the real risk sits, and we test it as an integral part of every mobile assessment.
How much does mobile app penetration testing cost?
Cost depends on the platforms and features in scope. Contact hi@agentoffense.com for a fixed-price quote.
How long does a mobile app penetration test take?
Typically one to two weeks per platform depending on app complexity, plus a retest window after fixes.
Can you test on real devices and emulators?
Yes. We test on both physical devices and emulators as needed, including handling anti-tampering and anti-instrumentation controls.