Appknox

Appknox is a mobile application security testing platform for teams responsible for Android or iOS app security. It is best suited to organizations that need repeat scans, compliance mapping, or a deployment that keeps data in their own environment. Its custom-priced plans make it a less straightforward fit for teams seeking a free or transparently priced tool.

Overview

Founded in 2014, Appknox brings automated assessment together with penetration testing, software bill of materials (SBOM) generation, and app store monitoring. Teams can begin with an app binary rather than source code, which is useful when assessing a release without handing over a codebase. The platform covers static and dynamic analysis as well as API security testing.

Appknox supports native Android and iOS apps and apps built with Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, or Ionic. It allows unlimited scans of the same app; pricing instead depends on how many unique apps are assessed. That distinction suits teams iterating frequently on a set of apps, but organizations with a large portfolio should account for the number of distinct apps when evaluating cost.

Key features

Testing and workflow

Alongside automated scanning, Appknox offers penetration testing, SBOM generation, and app store monitoring. Sensitive-data flow analysis and API security testing add scope beyond a basic static code check. Integrations include Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, CircleCI, App Center Build, Bitbucket Pipelines, Bitrise, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and ArmorCode, giving teams several options for bringing scans into existing delivery and security workflows.

A command-line tool and public APIs let teams run scans, retrieve reports, and manage security operations programmatically. This is valuable for repeatable processes, though teams that do not want to configure security tooling around a pipeline may not benefit as much from that flexibility.

Compliance and data controls

Findings map to GDPR, PCI-DSS v4.0, HIPAA, NIST, SAMA, DORA, CWE, and OWASP standards. Appknox says it is ISO 27001 certified, uses controls equivalent to SOC 2 Type II, encrypts customer data with AES-256, and stores it in Tier IV data centers. On-premise and private-cloud deployment options address local data-residency requirements, making the platform relevant to organizations that cannot rely solely on a hosted deployment.

Smart chat is available 24/7, and the support team responds within 24 working hours. That response window is worth factoring in for teams that need a faster commitment for support issues.

Pricing

Appknox is paid, has no free plan, and offers a free trial. Starter has custom pricing and is aimed at small businesses. Professional also has custom pricing and is intended for organizations with up to 20 apps. Advanced, likewise custom-priced, is aimed at businesses with continuous app updates and described as for 20 or more apps.

The main published pricing distinction is the audience for each tier; the plans do not have public prices. Appknox bases pricing on unique apps assessed, while repeat scans of the same app are unlimited. That can work well for frequent release cycles, but teams should confirm how their app portfolio fits the pricing model before committing. There is no free tier for ongoing use.

Platforms

Appknox supports Android and iOS, as well as API and web security testing. It can be deployed on-premise or in a private cloud, in addition to its hybrid deployment model. Support for both major mobile platforms and several cross-platform frameworks makes it applicable to mixed mobile estates.

Who it's for

Appknox is a strong candidate for mobile teams that need to assess binaries repeatedly, integrate scans into CI/CD, map findings to compliance frameworks, or retain data in a private environment. Starter targets small businesses, Professional organizations with up to 20 apps, and Advanced businesses with frequent updates or 20-plus apps. It is less suitable for teams that require a free ongoing service or need public pricing to compare costs before engaging.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Binary-based scanning: teams can start an assessment without supplying source code.
• Unlimited repeat scans per app: frequent updates do not create a scan-count cap for the same app.
• Broad workflow and deployment options: CI integrations, APIs, CLI access, on-premise deployment, and private cloud support varied security operations.
• Compliance context: mappings across privacy, payment, healthcare, and security frameworks can help teams interpret findings against relevant standards.

Cons

• No free plan or public plan prices: teams cannot rely on a free tier for ongoing use or compare tier costs from published prices.
• Portfolio-based pricing: charges depend on unique apps assessed, so organizations with many distinct apps should clarify cost before choosing a plan.
• Support response window: the stated response is within 24 working hours, which may not suit teams expecting a quicker support commitment.

Alternatives

Compare mobile application security testing software if you want to consider the wider category. Ostorlab is worth considering when a free community tier with unlimited mobile app scans, attack surface discovery, remediation, and ticketing is the priority; its AppSec Web/API plan is $299 a month, billed billed year. AppSweep is another free option, with unlimited Android and iOS scans, unlimited team members, static and interactive analysis, a CI CLI, OWASP MASVS alignment, and PDF findings reports.

NowSecure Platform is another paid mobile security option with pricing by demo or order form. Silker AI Mobile Security offers a free plan and a Pro plan at $19.50 a month; its beta offer is 50% off for the first three months, then $39 per month, with up to two apps and 500k requests per month. Quixxi Scan suits teams looking for per-scan purchasing: its SAST Scan and API Scan one-off plans each cost $29 per scan.

Quokka is another paid Android and iOS app security option, with Q-scout and Q-mast plans. Oversecured may suit teams that prefer per-scan pricing: its Hacker plan costs $500 per scan and includes one seat. Reversense Security offers a free Dexcalibur Community Edition for Android instrumentation generation and dynamic deobfuscation, alongside a Pro edition.

Verdict

Choose Appknox if your team needs recurring mobile app assessments with binary uploads, broad workflow integration, compliance mapping, or local deployment options. Unlimited repeat scans make it particularly practical for apps that change often. Look elsewhere if a free ongoing plan or clear public pricing is essential; Appknox has neither, and its unique-app pricing warrants a close fit check for larger portfolios.