Android App Security Testing and Mobile App VAPT
Android app security testing checks how your app stores data, talks to your servers and resists tampering. Scantra Security tests Android apps and their backend APIs based on the OWASP Mobile Top 10, and iOS apps on request.
Last reviewed 2026-09-29 by the Scantra Security testing team
Talk to our Security Experts
Tell us what needs testing, then pick a 30-minute slot.
Get a tailored scope, timeline and pricing on the call.
What mobile app VAPT covers
Mobile apps run on devices you don't control. Attackers can decompile the app, inspect its traffic and tamper with it at runtime, so testing covers both the app and the APIs behind it.
What our android app security testing cover
- Web applications and websites
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Android and iOS mobile apps
- AWS, Azure and GCP cloud environments
- External and internal networks
What we test in your Android app
- Local data storage and secrets in the APK
- Network traffic and certificate pinning
- Authentication and session handling
- Root detection and runtime tampering
- Backend APIs used by the app
How an engagement works
1. Scoping call
A 30-minute call to understand your targets, user roles, environments and deadlines.
2. Written scope and quote
A clear scope, timeline and price based on what actually needs testing.
3. Manual testing
Automated discovery for breadth, then manual testing of logic, access control and authentication.
4. Report and retest
Findings with severity, evidence and remediation, then verification once fixes are in.
What you receive
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Technical findings with severity, evidence and affected assets
- Reproduction steps and developer-focused remediation
- Compliance mapping to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI or SEBI where relevant
- Retest results showing open and resolved findings
Frequently asked questions
Do you also test iOS apps?
Yes. Android and iOS apps can be tested in the same engagement.
What do you need from us?
An APK or Play Store build, test accounts and any backend API documentation.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on scope: number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Book a call and we will send a quote based on your real scope.
Do you work with teams outside India?
Yes. Testing is mostly remote, so we work with teams across India and internationally.
