Mobile Application Penetration Testing Services
Want to know how secure your mobile apps are? If you’re responsible for a mobile app that processes sensitive data or drives key services, knowing where you stand is essential. Our mobile app penetration testing services go beyond automated scans — we conduct manual, expert-led penetration testing on mobile applications to identify real-world vulnerabilities and help you address them with confidence.
What Is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?
Mobile app penetration testing is a focused security assessment that uncovers vulnerabilities in Android, iOS, and cross-platform mobile applications. It simulates real-world attacks to identify weaknesses before they’re exploited — helping you build stronger apps, meet compliance standards, and protect sensitive user data.
- Reveal critical vulnerabilities: Identify flaws in app logic, configuration, and APIs before attackers do.
- Get clear, practical remediation guidance: We don’t just highlight issues — we explain how to fix them, with recommendations tailored to your app and development environment.
- Protect data and users: Reduce the risk of data breaches, account takeovers, and unauthorised access.
- Strengthen your SDLC: Use mobile app pen testing insights to embed security early in the development process.
Our CREST and OSCP-certified team specialises in mobile application penetration testing, securing Android and iOS mobile apps through tailored pen testing for mobile apps that delivers clear, actionable results.
Why Is Application Penetration Testing Crucial To Mobile App Safety?
You might be wondering why you need a pen test for a mobile app. The truth is, it’s the only way to know how secure your app really is. A trusted mobile application pentesting engagement simulates a real-life attack — can someone get in, and is your app as secure as you think?
For many organisations, the mobile app is the face of the business — powering everything from onboarding and bookings to payments and personalised services. These apps often process sensitive data like personal details, bank account info, and card numbers, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Weaknesses in APIs, permissions, or third-party SDKs can expose this data — and traditional security tools often miss them.
That’s where mobile application pentesting comes in. By simulating attacks on Android and iOS mobile apps, it uncovers hidden vulnerabilities before they’re exploited. Whether you need a full pen test for a mobile app to meet compliance, or ongoing mobile app penetration testing services as part of development, this testing helps protect customer data, ensure readiness for standards like PCI DSS, and safeguard your reputation — because one breach can undo years of trust.
What Are The Benefits of Mobile App Pentesting?
A mobile application penetration test gives you more than a report — it shows how your app holds up under real-world attack conditions. With expert-led testing, you gain actionable insights to improve security across both Android and iOS mobile apps, along with a detailed risk assessment highlighting where your app is most vulnerable and what needs fixing.
For Developers
Validate secure coding practices with expert feedback from mobile app pen testing that uses real-world hacking techniques — not just automated scans.
For Businesses
Expert mobile app penetration testing services ensure your app is ready for production, compliant with standards like PCI DSS, and resilient against threats.
For Your Users
Regular penetration testing for mobile apps help build trust with app users by demonstrating your commitment to protecting their sensitive data.
For Your Security Team
Align with best-practice mobile app pen testing methodology to reduce risk, speed up remediation, and strengthen internal security processes.
What Common Vulnerabilities Do We Find When Mobile Application Security Testing?
Ever wondered what vulnerabilities could be lurking in your app? Our Mobile Application Penetration Testing covers the most common — and often overlooked — misconfigurations found in mobile apps. Whether you’re developing for Android, iOS, or hybrid platforms, our expert testers follow industry-recognised methodologies to uncover hidden security risks.
Below is a selection of the common vulnerabilities we frequently identify during a mobile app pen test:
- Mobile Certificate Pinning
- SSL Misconfiguration
- App Transport Security Disabled
- Excessive Mobile App Permissions
- Installation on Rooted Devices
- Jailbreak/Root Detection Bypass
- Leaked Debug Information
- Application Permissions
- Application Debugging Enabled
- Hard-coded Keys or Credentials
- Poor Input Validation
- Inadequate Session Timeout
- Insecure Data Storage
- Misuse of Platform Features
How Does Our Mobile App Testing Process Work?
- 1. Scoping: This is where we sit down with you to define what’s being tested and how. We’ll agree on the scope — which mobile apps, systems, or environments we’re assessing — and set clear goals for the test. We’ll also decide what kind of test is right for your needs: black-box (no internal access), white-box (full access), or grey-box (a mix of both). This helps ensure the mobile application penetration testing is focused, realistic, and relevant to your business.
- 2. Testing: This is the hands-on stage of your mobile app penetration testing. Our ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to uncover security vulnerabilities in your app — including how it handles data, interacts with APIs, and controls user permissions. We use a mix of manual testing and trusted tools to carry out a thorough pen test for your mobile app, targeting both Android and iOS mobile apps where relevant. The goal is to find and safely demonstrate the kinds of weaknesses a real attacker could exploit.
- 3. Analysis & Exploitation: Once vulnerabilities have been identified, our penetration testers will attempt to exploit them. In this stage of mobile app security testing, we try to access sensitive data. Our pentesters want to understand how serious the vulnerabilities are and how these issues could affect the system.
- 4. Mobile App Pentest Report: Once testing is complete, we’ll provide you with a clear, prioritised report. It details the vulnerabilities we found, how severe each one is, and what the potential impact could be. This means you can focus on fixing the most critical issues first. The report also includes practical, tailored remediation advice — not generic checklists — to help your team improve your app’s security quickly and effectively.
- 5. Retest (Optional): Once remediation is complete, we offer the option to perform a re-test. This allows us to verify that the vulnerabilities identified during the initial mobile app penetration testing have been effectively fixed. Re-testing provides assurance that the applied fixes are working as intended and that your app is now better protected against real-world threats.
Meet Our Pen Testers
Work With Certified Mobile Penetration Testing Experts
At Equilibrium Security, our mobile app penetration testing services are trusted by organisations across industries. Our certified testers follow a rigorous, industry-approved mobile app pen testing methodology to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities — including insecure data storage, broken authentication, and insecure communications.
We use the latest tools and techniques to assess your app’s resilience against real-world threats, providing clear, actionable remediation guidance. Our services are aligned with key compliance frameworks such as GDPR, and PCI DSS, helping you stay secure and audit-ready.
- Whether you're launching a new app or securing an existing one, our tailored mobile application security testing solutions provide peace of mind and measurable value.
- From finance to healthcare, our experience in penetration testing on mobile applications ensures we understand the specific risks and needs of your sector.
- Our mobile app pen testing aligns with OWASP Mobile standards to help you identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your app’s overall security posture.
- Gain objective insight into your app’s security with a thorough mobile app pen test, helping you validate internal controls, satisfy due diligence, and demonstrate a proactive security stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities do we look for when pentesting your mobile app?
When we test mobile apps, we use advanced automated tools and skilled manual testing to find security weaknesses. We pay special attention to the OWASP Top 10 mobile vulnerabilities, including:
- Improper Platform Usage
- Insecure Data Storage
- Insecure Communication
- Insecure Authentication
- Insufficient Cryptography
- Insecure Authorisation
- Poor Client Code Quality
- Code Tampering
- Reverse Engineering
- Hidden or Extraneous
- Functionality
These are the key areas we focus on to make sure your mobile app is as secure as possible.
If preferred, we can perform the testing on a non-production copy of your live environment. This ensures there is no risk to your live services.
If testing on production is unavoidable, we’ll work closely with you to minimise any impact. You can also set clear rules, such as no denial of service (DoS) testing. This helps make sure our tests do not disrupt your daily operations. We’ve got you covered!
To keep your apps safe, the best way is to include mobile app pen testing in your Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). At a minimum, you should pen test your app during development and again right before launch. Testing your mobile applications at least once a year and after any major UI or software updates is also a good idea. Regular testing keeps your app secure and your users safe! Learn more about the best method for delivering security awareness training here.
If your business uses mobile apps, regular penetration testing should be a key part of your security practices. Proactively protecting sensitive systems and corporate data is essential.
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