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Appdome, Contrast Security, Guardsquare and PreEmptive Solutions Compared
AppdomeAppdome's website menu has a section named By Mobile Defense.appdome.comContrast SecurityContrast Security sells a runtime application security platform that instruments applications from within to observe method calls, requests, and attack paths as they run in production, aiming to report only verified, exploitable vulnerabilities with a fix attached and to block known-CVE exploitation in real time.contrastsecurity.comGuardsquareGuardsquare sells mobile application protection software, built on the open-source ProGuard project, that adds obfuscation and anti-tampering layers to Android apps through DexGuard and to iOS apps through iXGuard.guardsquare.comPreEmptive SolutionsPreEmptive Solutions sells application shielding and hardening products that embed obfuscation, anti-tamper and runtime protection into .NET, MAUI, Java, Android and JavaScript applications during the build process, aiming to deter reverse engineering and tampering.preemptive.com
What it sells
  • Appdome Mobile App DefenseBuilds and maintains security, anti-fraud and anti-bot defenses directly into Android and iOS apps without requiring developers to write the underlying security code.
  • MobileBOT DefenseVerifies app, device and session identity, adds location context, and is intended to prevent attacks against the APIs that mobile apps call.
  • Contrast ASTInstruments an application from within to observe methods, requests, and attack paths as they occur in production, regardless of whether the code was written by a human, an AI tool, or open source.
  • Contrast CVE Shield[1]Blocks exploitation of known CVEs in real time.
  • DexGuard[1][3]Protects Android mobile apps and SDKs with multilayered code hardening and RASP.
  • iXGuard[1][3]Protects iOS mobile apps and SDKs with multilayered code hardening and RASP.
  • AppSweep[3]Scans mobile app code and dependencies to resolve issues quickly.
  • ThreatCast[3]Gives real-time visibility into global threats to respond before a breach.
  • App attestation[3]Ensures the app calling your APIs is authentic, untampered, and trustworthy.
  • Dotfuscator[2]Obfuscation and runtime protection for .NET, MAUI and ASP.NET Core applications.
  • JSDefender[2]Obfuscation, anti-tamper and integrity controls for client-side JavaScript applications.
  • DashO[2]Obfuscation, anti-tamper and runtime application self-protection for Android and Java applications.
Categories
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States[1]Not stated on its pagesLeuven, Belgium[1]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pages2014[2]Not stated on its pages1996[1]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesPrivately held[3][4]Owned by Idera, Inc. since 2021[1]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen October 23, 2026[4]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen October 24, 2026[3]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen October 25, 2026[4]
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetNot written yetNot written yetNot written yet
Last verified
September 27, 2026November 2, 2026September 27, 2026October 23, 2026

About Appdome

Appdome's website menu has a section named By Mobile Defense. It lists Mobile Identity & Reputation. It also lists Mobile API Protection.[3]

The menu also has a section named By Product. It lists the Appdome Platform and Live Update. It names MobileBOT™ Defense as well.[3]

The menu has a section named By Industry, with entries for Mobile Banking and Mobile Health.[2][3]

Appdome on the record

Sources

Appdome full record

  1. [1]Identity first mobile api protectionAppdome · appdome.com · published April 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]appdome.comAppdome · appdome.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Appdome - Agentic Defense for the Mobile BusinessAppdome · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Appdome Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier C

Contrast Security full record

  1. [1]contrastsecurity.comContrast Security · contrastsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Contrast security recognized by the 2023 gartner peer insights voice of the customer for application security testing 302008541Contrast Security via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published December 7, 2023 · Tier A
  3. [3]Contrast Security Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier C

Guardsquare full record

  1. [1]Guardsquare announces departure co founder heidi rakelsGuardsquare · guardsquare.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Guardsquare announces 29 million investment battery venturesGuardsquare · guardsquare.com · published January 28, 2019 · Tier A
  3. [3]Leader In Mobile App Security | GuardsquareGuardsquare · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]GuardSquare Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C

PreEmptive Solutions full record

  1. [1]CompanyPreEmptive Solutions · preemptive.com · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]preemptive.comPreEmptive Solutions · preemptive.com · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A

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