Appcan.io is an AI-powered mobile application security testing platform that converts .ipa and .apk uploads into prioritized, plain-language remediation insights.
What is Appcan?
Appcan.io is a cloud-native platform that performs automated security scans on iOS and Android mobile apps. It takes an app package (.ipa or .apk) as input and produces a dashboard with ranked findings, plain-language explanations, and actionable remediation steps. The platform combines static analysis, signature-based detection, and compliance evaluation aligned with OWASP Mobile Top 10.
Key Features
- AI-generated interpretation — Scan results are explained in plain language, surfacing the most important risks and why they matter, rather than overwhelming teams with raw technical output.
- Risk prioritization — Issues are automatically ranked by severity and business impact, so teams know exactly which vulnerabilities to fix first.
- Six-domain coverage — Each scan evaluates attack surface and defense controls, code quality, OWASP compliance, runtime and behavioral indicators, network communication security, and third-party library risks.
- Dashboard overview — A single view shows severity distribution, issue counts, and an overall security rating (e.g., “Medium”) across all scanned apps.
- Online and PDF reports — Results are accessible via the web dashboard and can be exported as a PDF for sharing with product, compliance, or audit teams.
- No setup required — Upload an .ipa or .apk directly; no SDK integration, configuration changes, or modifications to the development workflow.
Who is it for?
- Engineering managers — Prioritize remediation work across releases by seeing which issues pose the greatest business risk and understanding why they matter.
- Security leads — Translate technical scan results into a clear narrative for product, compliance, and executive teams, reducing back-and-forth.
- Indie mobile developers — Perform a security check on their own apps without dedicated security tools or expertise, and get clear fix instructions.
What can you do with Appcan?
- Pre-release security review — Scan an app before release to catch critical vulnerabilities like insecure data transmission or encryption weaknesses, then fix them before users are affected.
- Compliance reporting — Generate reports that map findings to OWASP Mobile Top 10 categories, helping meet regulatory or audit requirements.
- Continuous monitoring — Re-scan apps after each update to track security posture over time and ensure new code doesn’t introduce regressions.
How does Appcan work?
- Upload an .ipa or .apk file via the web interface.
- Appcan runs layered security checks including static analysis and signature-based detection across the app and its dependencies.
- AI interprets the findings and produces a plain-language summary of each issue and its business impact.
- The dashboard displays prioritized recommendations, and reports can be downloaded as PDF.
Pricing
Appcan operates on a freemium model. New users receive free credits to run their first scan without a subscription, giving full access to the experience before committing to a paid plan.
FAQ
How does Appcan work?
Upload your iOS or Android app package; Appcan runs layered security checks across the app and its dependencies. AI then interprets findings, highlights real risks, and helps you decide what to fix first.
Does AI make security decisions for me?
No. Appcan’s AI provides clarity, context, and prioritization, but all final security decisions remain fully in your control.
Can I access the raw scan results?
Yes. You always have full access to detailed scan data alongside the AI-generated insights.
Do I need any setup or integration to get started?
No setup is required. Simply upload your app—no SDK integration, configuration changes, or impact on your existing development workflow.
