What is Appcan.io?
Appcan.io is a cloud-native mobile application security testing platform designed to accelerate security reviews for iOS and Android releases. Users can upload their mobile app builds to trigger automated assessments that uncover hidden security flaws, misconfigurations, and code-level risks. The platform provides comprehensive security posture metrics, third-party SDK analysis, and easy-to-share scan reports with prioritized remediation guidance.
The platform measures six critical security domains including attack surface defense, code quality, OWASP Mobile Top 10 compliance, runtime behavior, network communication security, and third-party library analysis. Through static analysis, signature-based detection, and compliance policy evaluation, Appcan.io delivers actionable remediation steps backed by evidence, helping teams maintain security compliance without slowing development cycles.
Features
- Security Scanner: Upload mobile apps to uncover hidden security flaws, misconfigurations, and code-level risks
- Security Posture: Get comprehensive view of app's overall security quality with metrics for tracking and improvement
- Third-Party SDKs: Identify embedded third-party SDKs and assess their security impact
- Share & Fix: Easily share scan reports with team and address issues based on priority
- Comprehensive Coverage: Measures six critical domains including attack surface defense and OWASP Mobile Top 10 compliance
Use Cases
- Evaluate security of new mobile app releases before launch
- Maintain continuous security testing throughout development cycles
- Prepare mobile applications for security audits and compliance reviews
- Identify and prioritize remediation of vulnerabilities in existing apps
- Assess security impact of third-party SDKs embedded in mobile applications
FAQs
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What types of vulnerabilities can Appcan.io detect?
Appcan.io scans for a wide range of security risks including insecure data storage, improper authentication, weak encryption, code flaws, and compliance violations related to OWASP Mobile Top 10 and other standards. -
Do I need any setup or integration to use Appcan.io?
No setup is needed. Just upload your app — no SDK integration, no configuration headaches. You get actionable security insights immediately. -
Is Appcan.io suitable for both iOS and Android apps?
Yes! Appcan.io provides comprehensive security scanning for both iOS (.ipa files) and Android (.apk files) mobile applications. -
How fast can I get my security report?
Most scans are completed in just a few minutes, depending on the size and complexity of your mobile app. The report covers overall statistics, vulnerability findings, compliance issues, code quality problems, and clear recommendations for fixing them. -
Do you offer enterprise packages?
Enterprise subscriptions include single sign-on, custom contract terms, tailored compliance reporting, and onboarding with an Appcan.io specialist. Reach out through the contact page.
