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DexGuard
Leuven, Belgium
What it is
DexGuard is paid software for protecting Android applications against reverse engineering, tampering, and other mobile threats. Its code protections combine obfuscation and encryption techniques, including code virtualization and name obfuscation. Automated runtime checks can detect tampering, instrumentation, emulators, and root privileges; other defenses address overlays, accessibility abuse, and malware techniques. DexGuard supports apps built with Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Ionic, React Native, Unity, and Flutter. It works with Android Studio and Gradle and integrates into the app build. Customers can obtain a Gradle plugin from a secure Maven repository to automate shrinking, optimization, and app protection. The guided workflow involves creating an instrumented app version and adjusting its protections, and the product page says this can take less than a day. Plans are Core, Control, and Command, with prices available on request rather than numeric amounts. Basic support includes installation and setup help, bug fixes, email support, and a response within three business days.
For and against
For
- Supports Java, Kotlin, and listed cross-platform technologies.
- Runtime checks detect tampering and instrumentation.
- Integrates with Android Studio and Gradle.
- Basic support includes setup help and bug fixes.
Against
- Pricing is available only on request.
- The product is for Android applications.
- Basic support response is within three business days.
The verdict
DexGuard combines build-time code protections with runtime checks and malware defenses for Android apps. Pricing is not displayed, so teams will need to request it to evaluate the plans.
Who it suits
DexGuard suits teams building Android apps with the listed development technologies that need code protection and runtime defenses. Its build integration is relevant to teams using Android Studio and Gradle.
Plans and prices
Command
Everything in Control · AppSweep Enterprise · server-side attestation · CLI export of scan results
Read 9 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
Control
Everything in Core · real-time threat monitoring · comprehensive threat analytics
Read 9 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
Core
DexGuard or iXGuard protection · AppSweep security testing · guided configuration and support
Read 9 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
On the record
- Build integration
- DexGuard is compatible with Android Studio and Gradle and integrates into the app build.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Code protection
- It uses layered obfuscation and encryption techniques, including code virtualization and name obfuscation.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The product page says DexGuard protections can help organizations address requirements including GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PSD2, PCI, FDA, and EU-MDR.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Gradle plugin
- DexGuard customers can obtain its Gradle plugin from a secure Maven repository to automate shrinking, optimizing, and securing apps during builds.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Malware defense
- The product includes defenses against overlays, accessibility abuse, and other malware techniques.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Monitoring integrations
- The integrations page describes using DexGuard mapping files with Sentry, Firebase Crashlytics, and New Relic to interpret obfuscated crash traces.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The pricing page lists Core, Control, and Command with a request-pricing option and does not display numeric prices.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DexGuard protects Android applications against reverse engineering, tampering, and other mobile app threats.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Runtime defenses
- Automated RASP checks help detect runtime tampering, instrumentation, emulators, and root privileges.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Basic support includes installation and setup help, bug fixes, email support, and a response within three business days.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported app technologies
- The site lists Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Ionic, React Native, Unity, and Flutter among supported technologies.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The guided workflow has two steps—creating an instrumented app version and customizing protection—and the site says it can take less than a day.guardsquare.com · read 9 Oct 2026
