Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Mobile application penetration testing checks how your Android or iOS app stores data, communicates with your servers and resists tampering. Testers decompile the app, intercept its traffic and attack the backend APIs, following the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS).
- Manual, expert-led testing
- CVSS-rated report with fixes
- Retest after you fix
- Written scope before work starts
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 we test
- Secrets and keys inside the app package
- Local storage, keychain and shared preferences
- Certificate pinning and traffic interception
- Login, OTP, biometrics and session handling
- Root and jailbreak detection bypass
- Deep links and exported components
- Backend APIs used by the app
Why the backend matters most
Most serious mobile findings are in the APIs the app calls, not the app itself. Once an attacker can see the traffic, they can replay or change requests. That's why every mobile test includes the backend API.
Requirements Indian businesses usually test for
In India, the trigger for a test is often regulatory. RBI expects regulated entities and their technology vendors to run periodic VAPT. SEBI's cybersecurity framework asks market intermediaries for regular testing. CERT-In directions require organisations to maintain security practices and report incidents. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 requires reasonable security safeguards for personal data.
Enterprise customers also ask vendors for a recent third-party pentest report during security reviews. We write reports so the same document can be shared with a regulator, an auditor or a customer's security team.
How the engagement runs
1. Scoping call (30 minutes)
We agree targets, user roles, environments, testing windows and the compliance reason for the test.
2. Written scope and quote
You get a scope document and an INR or USD quote based on the real size of the work.
3. Discovery and manual testing
Automated tooling for coverage, then manual testing of authentication, access control and business logic.
4. Report
Executive summary, CVSS-rated findings with evidence, reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
5. Retest
Once your team ships fixes, we verify each finding and issue an updated report.
What the report contains
- Executive summary for leadership, customers and auditors
- Findings rated by CVSS severity with screenshots and request evidence
- Step-by-step reproduction for your developers
- Specific remediation guidance, not generic advice
- Compliance mapping (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, RBI, SEBI, CERT-In guidelines) where relevant
- Retest status showing which findings are open and closed
Certifications our testers hold
Every engagement is led by a certified senior tester.
Frequently asked questions
Do you test both Android and iOS?
Yes. Each platform is tested separately, in the same engagement if needed.
What do you need?
An APK/IPA or store build, test accounts and API documentation if available.
How much does it cost?
Price depends on the number of targets, user roles and depth of manual testing. Use the VAPT cost estimator for an INR range, or book a call for a written quote.