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DexGuard

byGuardSquare
in In-App Protection (Transitioning to App shielding)
4.7

Overview

Product Information on DexGuard

Updated 13th October 2025

What is DexGuard?

DexGuard is a software designed to enhance the security of Android applications through advanced obfuscation, encryption, and protection techniques. The software provides multilayered security features that help prevent reverse engineering, tampering, and unauthorized access to application code and data. It supports integration into development pipelines, enabling continuous application protection. DexGuard addresses the business problem of intellectual property theft, unauthorized modification, and data breaches in Android applications by offering configurable protection mechanisms that increase the complexity of static and dynamic analysis for potential attackers. It focuses on maintaining application integrity and confidentiality while allowing developers to comply with various security requirements for mobile applications.

DexGuard Pricing

DexGuard software uses a subscription-based pricing model. Pricing is structured based on factors such as the number of mobile applications, platforms, and the level of support required. Specific pricing details are typically provided upon request and may vary according to the organization’s size and deployment needs.

Overall experience with DexGuard

VP
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Continuous Security Updates and Reliable Support Noted With Guardsquare Protection”

5.0
Dec 9, 2025
GuardSquare gives us secure protection and their research always gives us confidence to implement from simple to super apps.
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 6th November 2023

Guardsquare offers a complete approach to mobile application security. Guardsquare's software integrates seamlessly across the development cycle: from app security testing to code hardening to real-time visibility into the threat landscape, Guardsquare solutions provide enhanced mobile application security from early in the development process through publication. Customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications against reverse engineering and tampering.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2014
Head office location
Leuven, Belgium
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.guardsquare.com

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Performance of DexGuard Across Market Features

DexGuard Likes & Dislikes

Like

As the product we see that it always evolves to follow security trends and we can always rely on the support whenever we find obstacles during implementation.

Like

It offers reliable protection against modification and instrumentation of Android apps. Guardsquare offers great complementary tools like AppSweep. The customer service is always helpful.

Like

I like the fact that product improves the security of our apps

Dislike

All good, unfortunately we can't have dedicated success manager during implementation.

Dislike

The setup took a lot of time, although Guardsquare has improved Dexguard these days. But when we implemented it, finding the right balance between performance and security was not an easy thing.

Dislike

The initial setup was little challenging for our first app.

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DexGuard Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(24 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.8

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  • VP
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Continuous Security Updates and Reliable Support Noted With Guardsquare Protection

    5.0
    Dec 9, 2025
    GuardSquare gives us secure protection and their research always gives us confidence to implement from simple to super apps.
  • Chief Engineering Officer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Comprehensive Security Suite for Android Applications

    4.0
    Dec 10, 2024
    We found Dexguard to be a solution to improve the Resilience of our mobile applications against multiple attack vectors. Integrity Checks, Obfuscation and RASP-Checks helped us to successfully fix Pentest findings.
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Boosting App Security: A User's Experience with the Product

    4.0
    Dec 12, 2024
    The experience has been great! The team is ready and willing to assist with our queries
  • IT Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Solving Application Security Issues: A Deep Dive

    5.0
    Nov 25, 2024
    Excellent product Excellent Service it has solved the security problem that left in an application.
  • Engineering Manager
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Great product

    5.0
    Dec 24, 2024
    a lot of availability and great attitude toward solving our problems
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