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iXGuard
Leuven, Belgium
What it is
iXGuard is a paid product for protecting iOS apps and SDKs against reverse engineering, runtime tampering, and other mobile threats. Its static-analysis defenses include data encryption, control-flow obfuscation, code virtualization, and name obfuscation. Runtime protections address hooks, dynamic instrumentation, tampered system libraries, emulators, virtual environments, root privileges, overlays, and accessibility abuse. Polymorphic obfuscation and varying integrity checks between protected builds add build variation. Supported technologies include Swift, Objective-C, Unity, Cordova, Ionic, React Native, and Flutter. The fact sheet requires a recent Xcode version and a bitcode-enabled archive build. Guardsquare says processing happens locally in the development environment, without requiring the company to receive source code or binaries. Guided configuration collects basic application metadata during profiling; manual configuration requires no data sharing with Guardsquare. iXGuard integrates with ThreatCast for real-time threat monitoring. Guardsquare describes a two-step setup and says it is proven to take less than a day. Pricing is available on request. Basic support includes installation and setup help, bug fixes, email support, and a response within three business days; Gold support has a one-business-day response and email and phone support.
For and against
For
- Static-analysis and runtime defenses
- Supports Swift, Objective-C, and listed cross-platform technologies
- Local processing; source code and binaries are not required
- Manual configuration requires no data sharing
- Integrates with ThreatCast
Against
- Pricing is available on request
- Requires recent Xcode and a bitcode-enabled archive build
- Guided configuration collects basic application metadata
The verdict
iXGuard offers a broad set of code and runtime protections for iOS apps, with local processing and multiple configuration paths. Its build requirements and quote-based pricing are key points for development teams to assess.
Who it suits
It suits teams building or protecting iOS apps and SDKs with the listed technologies, particularly where code protections and runtime defenses are priorities. Teams should account for its Xcode and archive-build requirements.
Plans and prices
Command
Control features · AppSweep Enterprise · server-side attestation · CLI export of scan results
Read 8 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
Control
Core features · ThreatCast monitoring · threat analytics
Read 8 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
Core
iXGuard or DexGuard protection · AppSweep testing · guided configuration and support
Read 8 Oct 2026 · guardsquare.com
On the record
- Build requirement
- The iXGuard fact sheet lists a recent version of Xcode and a bitcode-enabled archive build as requirements.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Build variation
- iXGuard applies polymorphic obfuscation and varies integrity checks between protected builds.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Code protection
- It uses data encryption, control flow obfuscation, code virtualization, and name obfuscation to defend against static analysis.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Configuration modes
- Guided configuration collects basic application metadata during profiling, while manual configuration requires no data sharing with Guardsquare.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guided workflow
- Guardsquare describes a two-step workflow to create an instrumented app version and customize protection, and says it is proven to take less than a day.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Guardsquare describes its products as serving businesses across industries including financial services, e-commerce, gaming, and media.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- Guardsquare says iXGuard protection and application processing occur locally in the development environment, and source code or binaries are not required by the company.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy scope
- Guardsquare says iXGuard can operate in manual configuration without sharing data with the company.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- iXGuard protects iOS apps and SDKs against reverse engineering, runtime tampering, and other mobile threats.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Runtime defenses
- Its runtime protections address hooks, dynamic instrumentation, tampered system libraries, emulators, virtual environments, root privileges, overlays, and accessibility abuse.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security practices
- Guardsquare says it follows the CIS Critical Security Controls framework and conducts annual penetration tests of its applications and infrastructure.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Basic support includes installation and setup help, bug fixes, email support, and a response within three business days; Gold support offers a one-business-day response and email and phone support.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported technologies
- The product page lists Swift, Objective-C, Unity, Cordova, Ionic, React Native, and Flutter among supported technologies.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- ThreatCast integration
- The iXGuard fact sheet says iXGuard integrates with Guardsquare’s ThreatCast real-time threat monitoring platform.guardsquare.com · read 8 Oct 2026
