NowSecure
Mobile app testing software
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$18,000 per mobile app binary per year
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What is NowSecure
NowSecure is a mobile application security testing platform focused on identifying security and privacy risks in iOS and Android apps. It supports automated analysis and testing workflows used by security teams, mobile developers, and DevSecOps programs to assess apps during development and before release. The product emphasizes mobile-specific testing (including app binary analysis and runtime behavior inspection) and provides reporting intended for remediation and compliance use cases.
Mobile-focused security coverage
NowSecure is purpose-built for iOS and Android, rather than general web application testing. It evaluates mobile binaries and app behaviors that are specific to mobile platforms (for example, permissions, data storage, and network communications). This focus can reduce gaps that occur when teams rely only on general-purpose testing tools for mobile apps.
Automation for CI/CD workflows
The platform is commonly used to automate repeatable security checks as part of build and release pipelines. This supports DevSecOps use cases where teams need consistent policy enforcement and regression detection across frequent app releases. Automated outputs can help standardize findings for engineering triage and remediation.
Actionable reporting for remediation
NowSecure provides findings and reports oriented toward fixing issues in mobile apps, not just listing vulnerabilities. Reports typically map issues to risk areas relevant to mobile security and privacy, which helps security and engineering teams prioritize work. This can be useful when coordinating remediation across multiple app teams and releases.
Primarily mobile, not broad
NowSecure’s core value centers on mobile application security, so it may not replace broader application security programs that also require deep coverage for web apps, APIs, or infrastructure. Organizations often still need additional tools for non-mobile testing and governance. This can increase overall toolchain complexity for teams seeking a single consolidated platform.
Setup and tuning effort
Integrating security testing into CI/CD and aligning results with internal policies typically requires configuration and ongoing tuning. Teams may need to calibrate rules, manage false positives, and establish workflows for triage and remediation ownership. This effort can be non-trivial for organizations without dedicated application security resources.
Limited fit for manual pentests
While it supports security testing workflows, it does not fully substitute for expert-led manual penetration testing in high-assurance scenarios. Some business logic flaws, chained exploits, and environment-specific issues may require human investigation and custom test design. Teams may still need periodic manual assessments for critical apps or regulatory requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| NowSecure PTaaS (Pen Testing as a Service) | $18,000 per mobile app binary per year | Unlimited automated continuous security testing + four rapid penetration tests included; flexible pen-test options and add-ons; price stated on NowSecure press release. |
| NowSecure Platform — Baseline | Custom pricing — contact sales | Baseline tier described on product page; no public price listed. |
| NowSecure Platform — Advanced | Custom pricing — contact sales | Advanced tier described on product page; no public price listed. |
| NowSecure Platform — Guided (NowSecure Platform Guided Testing) | Custom pricing — contact sales | Guided Testing (automation + NowSecure expert navigation) described on product pages; no public price listed. |
| NowSecure MARC (Mobile Application Risk Checker) | Free | Free public tool (MARC) for checking app risk across thousands of apps (publicly available). |
Seller details
NowSecure, Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA
2011
Private
https://www.nowsecure.com/
https://x.com/NowSecure
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nowsecure/
