ISpectra Technologies
MOBILE VAPT · Core VAPT

Mobile Application Penetration Testing iOS, Android, Hybrid

Static and dynamic mobile app security testing aligned to OWASP MASVS Level 2 and MASTG. iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, and hybrid apps. Compliance-ready VAPT reports in 12 business days.

MASVS
L1 + L2
iOS + Android
Both in Scope
12 Days
Typical TAT
300+
Apps Tested
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Figure 1. ISpectra Mobile Penetration Testing methodology at a glance: scoping, recon, scan, validate, exploit, report, and free retest with a VAPT certificate.
300+
Mobile Apps Tested
94%
High-severity Finds
12 Days
Average TAT
150+
Customers
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Customer CSAT
Overview

What is Mobile Application Penetration Testing Explained

Mobile application penetration testing is a manual, adversary-driven review of your iOS and Android apps for authentication, authorisation, client-side storage, network, platform, and resilience weaknesses. ISpectra follows OWASP MASVS and MASTG and combines jailbreak and root tradecraft with static analysis, runtime instrumentation, and backend API testing.

Mobile security is a layered problem. The app binary ships to every customer device, so reverse engineering, SSL pinning bypass, secret extraction, and runtime tampering are open attack paths. The backend API is a direct line from every installed device, so API testing, authentication and authorisation must be rock solid. Mobile app security testing covers both.

Our testers use Frida, Objection, MobSF, Burp Suite, Corellium, Jadx, Ghidra, and a lab of real jailbroken and rooted devices to reproduce every finding. We follow OWASP MASVS Level 1 by default and Level 2 for regulated apps. Every finding is mapped to MSTG verification, CWE, CVSS, and your compliance framework of choice.

You get a named lead mobile tester, a shared Slack or Teams channel during the engagement, a developer-grade mobile pentest report with code-level fix hints for iOS Swift, Android Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter, a free retest with reissued VAPT certificate, and a full MASVS evidence pack for your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA auditors.

Binary

Jadx, Ghidra, Hopper, and MobSF against IPA and APK for every build.

Static binary analysis

Runtime

Frida and Objection for runtime hooking, SSL pinning bypass, and auth abuse.

Dynamic instrumentation

API

Every mobile endpoint re-tested under authenticated and tampered flows.

Backend mobile API testing

Platform

Keychain, Keystore, intents, deep links, URL schemes, WebView, and IPC.

iOS and Android specifics

MASVS

MASVS Level 1 or 2 coverage, MSTG-mapped evidence, and audit-grade report.

Standards-first
Why It Matters

Why Mobile Penetration Testing Is a Revenue Lever

A clean VAPT report opens doors with enterprise procurement, lowers cyber insurance premiums, and shortens the audit cycle. Skip it, and every single one of those costs compounds.

With an ISpectra Mobile Pentest

  • +MASVS Level 2 coverage proven and evidenced for your auditor pack
  • +iOS Keychain, Android Keystore, and secret-leak issues found and fixed
  • +SSL pinning, runtime tamper, and anti-debug controls validated
  • +Developer-grade report with Swift, Kotlin, RN, and Flutter fix hints
  • +Free retest plus a reissued VAPT certificate for app-store reviewers

Without Mobile Security Testing

  • −Reverse engineering exposes API keys, secrets, and proprietary logic
  • −Data in Keychain and Keystore is readable on a jailbroken or rooted device
  • −Backend APIs are tampered from mobile with stale authentication checks
  • −App-store submissions get rejected for weak transport or storage controls
  • −Customer trust collapses after a public mobile breach narrative
Compare Options

SAST-only vs Manual Mobile Penetration Testing

Pick the right test for your audit, buyer, or insurance deadline. Or run both in a single engagement for a 20 percent package discount.

Tool-only

Automated Mobile Scan

Duration
Hours
Cost
Low
Scope
Manifest, permissions, obvious secrets
Best For
CI hygiene checks, release-gate regression
Report
Raw SAST output, low context
Most Requested
Manual + Runtime

Manual Mobile App Penetration Testing

Duration
2-3 weeks
Cost
From USD 5,800
Scope
Binary, runtime, API, platform, MASVS L2
Best For
SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, app-store acceptance
Report
Code-level fixes, MSTG mapping, retest

Our recommendation: Our recommendation: Annual manual mobile application penetration testing on every major release, plus automated SAST in CI to catch hygiene regressions. Customers on this cadence reduce MASVS Level 2 gap findings by 70 percent year over year.

What You Get

Everything in an ISpectra Mobile Pentest

One engagement. One named lead tester. Eight deliverables. Zero scope creep.

01

Threat Model and Scoping

Role matrix, data-flow map, and device-class threat model.

02

Static Binary Analysis

IPA and APK analysis with Jadx, Ghidra, Hopper, MobSF, and custom rules.

03

Dynamic Instrumentation

Frida and Objection for runtime hooking, tamper, and bypass tests.

04

API and Backend Testing

Full mobile API test with authenticated tamper and fuzz runs.

05

Platform Storage Tests

iOS Keychain, Android Keystore, and shared-preferences inspection.

06

Transport and Pinning

TLS, SSL pinning, and certificate validation in real-world conditions.

07

Resilience and Anti-Tamper

Root and jailbreak detection, anti-debug, and integrity checks.

Included Free 08

Free Retest + Certificate

Full retest and reissued VAPT certificate for app-store and audit.

Mobile Penetration Testing kill chain 6-PHASE ATTACK NARRATIVE 01 Recon Passive OSINT, surface map 02 Scan Authenticated, multi-tool 03 Validate Manual proof, no false pos 04 Exploit Chained abuse, safe scoped 05 Report Dev-grade, audit mapped 06 Retest Free full retest, VAPT cert
Figure 2. The 6-phase ISpectra Mobile Penetration Testing kill chain narrative. Every phase ships a deliverable you can show an auditor.
Methodology

Our 9-Step Mobile Application Penetration Testing Methodology

OWASP MASVS and MASTG-aligned. Every finding is backed by a MSTG requirement, a reproduction script, and a code-level remediation hint.

Scoping workshop, device class matrix, user role mapping, MASVS Level decision, and signed rules of engagement.

Deliverable: Threat Model

IPA and APK provisioning, jailbroken iOS device lab, rooted Android lab, Frida server, and MobSF instance prep.

Deliverable: Build Register

Secrets hunt, insecure crypto, hardcoded endpoints, library scan, WebView rules, manifest, and permission audit.

Deliverable: Static Findings

Frida and Objection hooking of key classes, SSL pinning bypass, runtime data sniffing, and tamper detection tests.

Deliverable: Runtime Findings
Proof Stage

Every backend endpoint tested under authenticated, unauthenticated, and tampered flows. IDOR and auth bypass focus.

Deliverable: API Findings

iOS Keychain, Android Keystore, shared-preferences, intent, deep-link, URL-scheme, and WebView testing.

Deliverable: Storage Findings

Root and jailbreak detection, emulator detection, anti-debug, and binary integrity tests.

Deliverable: Resilience Findings

Developer-grade report, per-finding code-fix hint, MASVS and MSTG mapping, CVSS 3.1 scoring, and live debrief.

Deliverable: Draft Report

Retest every finding, refresh severity, and reissue the signed VAPT certificate for app-store and audit use.

Deliverable: VAPT Certificate
Business Outcomes

Why Product Teams Pick ISpectra for Mobile Pen Testing

Every deliverable is built for a measurable business outcome: new revenue, cleaner audit, lower insurance premium, or faster ransomware readiness.

OWASP MASVS L2

Standards-first mobile pentesting accepted by every major auditor.

Real Device Lab

Jailbroken iOS and rooted Android lab reproduces every finding.

Code-Level Fixes

Swift, Kotlin, RN, and Flutter remediation hints per finding.

Fixed Fee, Fixed Date

24-hour quote from a scoping call. No time-and-materials games.

Free Retest

One full retest and reissued certificate included in every engagement.

App-Store Ready

Evidence accepted by Apple and Google security review teams.

SOC 2 + ISO 27001

Compliance mapping baked into every mobile pentest report.

API + Mobile in One

Backend API testing included, not a separate engagement.

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Industry Fit

Who Runs Mobile App Security Testing With Us

Regulated, high-stakes, multi-framework. Wherever trust is the product, we test.

Primary

Consumer FinTech

Retail banking, wallet, lending, and wealth apps tested for RBI and SEBI.

Regulated

HealthTech and Pharma

Patient, provider, and payer mobile apps tested for HIPAA and HITRUST.

Vendor Gate

Enterprise Mobility

MDM-managed corporate apps and BYOD workloads tested against SOC 2.

Due Diligence

M&A and PE

Pre-close mobile pentest with full MASVS Level 2 coverage.

Industries We Serve

FinTech and Banking

Retail and corporate banking apps tested against RBI cyber security framework and PCI DSS.

RBISEBIPCI DSSDPDP

HealthTech

Telehealth, EHR, and payer mobile apps tested against HIPAA and HITRUST.

HIPAAHITRUSTSOC 2

E-Commerce and Retail

Shopping, checkout, and loyalty apps tested for cart and coupon abuse at the mobile layer.

PCI DSSSOC 2DPDP

Crypto and Web3

Wallet, exchange, and DeFi client testing for key storage and transaction integrity.

SOC 2ISO 27001

Enterprise SaaS

B2B SaaS mobile apps tested for multi-tenant escape and SSO abuse at the device layer.

SOC 2ISO 27001DPDP

Government

G2C and G2B mobile apps tested under CERT-In empanelled scope and MeitY guidelines.

CERT-InMeitYISO 27001
What Enterprise Clients Say

What Clients Say About Our Mobile Penetration Testing

“ISpectra expertly guided us through every step of the SOC 2 certification process, turning complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable steps. Their partnership-centric approach and responsiveness made all the difference. Achieving SOC 2 certification with their help has significantly enhanced our credibility and trustworthiness in the market.”
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Irina Zakharchenko
Chief Operations and People Officer, DocsDNA
SOC 2 Certified
“ISpectra Technologies brought deep expertise in cybersecurity and DevSecOps to our projects, playing a crucial role in our EDR Tool implementations and SOC 2 compliance. Their solutions were tailored to our business and their proactive approach improved both our agility and security posture. ISpectra felt more like an extension of our team than an external vendor.”
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Sam K
CEO, Office Hub Tech LLC
SOC 2 + EDR Implementation
“Our Accounts Receivables have started to plummet since implementing RCMEdge. It provides electronic AR follow-up and identifies claims needing extra attention so we don't exhaust valuable resources on claims processing as normal. As a result, we're much more productive and cash flow favorable. Highly recommended!”
BR
Brian Reese
Director of Business Development, 24/7 Medical Billing Services
AR Significantly Reduced
“The VAPT report was presented in a structured and professional manner with clear categorization of vulnerabilities by severity. The depth of technical findings, along with practical remediation suggestions, provided our team with valuable insights. The clarity of documentation made it easy for our internal teams to translate recommendations into actionable steps.”
KV
Karthik Vadivel
Lead System Engineer, ICS Pvt Ltd
VAPT Security Strengthened
“The VAPT assessment was thorough and well-documented, providing a clear view of identified vulnerabilities with practical remediation guidance. The prioritization of risks and actionable recommendations enabled our teams to take corrective measures with clarity and confidence. We truly appreciate the expertise and professionalism your team brought to this engagement.”
KV
Kayden Vincent
Cybersecurity Lead, 247 Medical Billing Services
VAPT Risk Mitigated
“We have successfully secured our ISO 27001 certification through GLOCERT, and ISpectra Technologies was pivotal throughout. Your team's contribution was exceptional, not only in navigating the audit process but in the structural refinement of our internal policies and the practical application of ISMS best practices. The attention to detail ensured that our procedures are not just compliant, but operationally sound. We value the high standard of consultancy ISpectra has maintained and look forward to a continued professional association.”
CP
Chandan P
Business Analyst, Infocruise Solutions Private Limited
ISO 27001 Certified

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Frequently Asked

Mobile Penetration Testing FAQ

Answers to the questions buyers ask us most often during a mobile penetration testing evaluation: scope, pricing, methodology, tools, safety, reporting, retesting, and compliance mapping.

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Mobile application penetration testing is a structured, adversary-driven review of an iOS or Android app covering the binary, runtime behaviour, backend mobile API, platform storage, IPC, and resilience controls. ISpectra follows OWASP MASVS and MASTG so your testing is measurable and audit-ready.

Yes. Most customers ship feature-parity apps on both platforms and want both in scope. We test iOS and Android in the same engagement and share findings across platforms where the code base is shared (React Native, Flutter, Ionic). Single-platform tests are priced lower.

Two to three weeks of testing plus one week of reporting for a standard engagement. Complex fintech or healthtech apps with multiple roles can take four to six weeks. Retests are delivered within 10 business days of your remediation window closing.

OWASP MASVS and MASTG, PTES, and CREST-aligned. Each finding is mapped to a specific MSTG verification requirement. Engagements at MASVS Level 1 are standard; Level 2 is used for regulated, high-risk, and financial apps. Level 3 (resiliency against client-side attacks) is available on request.

Frida, Objection, MobSF, Burp Suite Professional, Jadx, Ghidra, Hopper, Corellium, apktool, dex2jar, and ISpectra custom tooling. We test on real jailbroken iOS and rooted Android devices plus emulators under controlled profiles.

Yes. We test native Swift and Kotlin, React Native, Flutter, Ionic, Capacitor, Cordova, and Xamarin. Cross-platform apps get shared findings mapped to both iOS and Android binaries so engineering teams can fix once and ship to both.

Yes. All dynamic work runs in a sandboxed device lab on jailbroken or rooted devices owned by ISpectra. No production user data is touched. Where production endpoints are tested we use tester accounts inside signed rules of engagement and a test-data agreement.

Executive narrative, MASVS and MSTG mapping, per-finding reproduction steps and screenshots, code-level remediation hints for Swift, Kotlin, Dart, and TypeScript, CVSS 3.1 scoring, compliance mapping, and a signed VAPT certificate.

Yes. Reports satisfy SOC 2 CC7.4, ISO 27001 A.8.29, PCI DSS 6.2 and 11.4, HIPAA Security Rule 164.308(a)(8), and the DPDP Act reasonable security safeguards test. App-store reviewers at Apple and Google also accept the evidence.

Single-platform engagements start at USD 5,800. Dual-platform iOS plus Android engagements start at USD 8,900. Regulated fintech or healthtech multi-role engagements are quoted from USD 14,000. Quote within 24 hours of a scoping call.

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