Comparison
Cacomi vs NowSecure
A local static scanner for developers next to an enterprise mobile application security testing platform. Facts checked on October 11, 2026.
The short answer
They solve different problems. NowSecure tests compiled iOS and Android apps with static and dynamic analysis on real devices, and sells expert pen testing. Cacomi is a Mac app that runs static analysis on your source code and app binaries while you build. If you need runtime testing, pen testing or audit-grade reports, NowSecure is the stronger choice. If you want fast, private and inexpensive checks before every release, Cacomi fits there, and the two can work together.
Side by side
| Feature | Cacomi | NowSecure |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A Mac app for static analysis of mobile source code and app binaries. | An enterprise mobile application security testing platform, plus pen testing services and training. |
| Where it runs | Locally on your Mac. Your code and binaries never leave it. | A web platform (sign-in at app.nowsecure.com). NowSecure Workstation is a hardware and software kit for on-premise pen testing. |
| What it analyzes | Source projects (iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native and Python) and IPA, APK and APP files. | Compiled iOS and Android binaries. |
| Static analysis | Yes, of source code and binaries. | Yes, of compiled binaries. |
| Dynamic testing on real devices | No. | Yes, on real hardware, including flows behind a login. |
| Expert penetration testing | No. | Yes, as a service (PTaaS). |
| OWASP alignment | Findings mapped to OWASP MASVS v2, MASTG and MASWE, plus CWE. Not a certification. | Findings mapped to OWASP MASVS, MASTG and MASWE. NowSecure co-leads the OWASP MAS project and offers MASA independent security reviews. |
| AI-generated code estimate | Yes, for Swift, Kotlin and Python. A signal to guide review, not proof. | Not listed on its site. |
| AI usage inside the app | Yes, AI services, SDKs and embedded models, with an AI BOM. | Yes, AI detection and governance for mobile apps. |
| Unused code and debug log cleanup | Yes, with preview and undo. | Not listed on its site. |
| CI/CD and integrations | SARIF and JSON exports you can feed into a pipeline. | GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, Jira and more. |
| SBOM | CycloneDX SBOM and AI BOM export. | CycloneDX mobile SBOM with an AI layer. |
| Pricing | Free download. Paid plans by in-app purchase, from US$2.99 a month in the US Mac App Store. | Not published. Custom quote based on number of apps, testing frequency, depth, integrations and services. |
| Requirements | A Mac with macOS 15.6 or later. | Not published. You start with a demo request. |
| Best for | Individual developers and small teams who want fast, private checks before every release. | Security teams and enterprises, including regulated industries, that need runtime evidence and audit-grade reporting. |
Where NowSecure is better
- Dynamic testing on real devices, which catches issues that only appear at runtime, such as data sent over the network or written to storage.
- Testing of authenticated flows behind a login, and API observability.
- Expert penetration testing and retesting as a service.
- Independent MASA reviews for the Google Play Data safety section, and lab credentials such as NIAP and ISO 17025.
- Organization-wide dashboards and many CI/CD, ticketing and vulnerability management integrations.
- Deep OWASP expertise: its team co-leads the OWASP MAS project behind MASVS and MASTG.
Where Cacomi is better
- Everything runs on your Mac and works offline. Your source code never leaves your machine.
- It reads source code, so findings point to the exact file and line, and you can comment out, delete or wrap risky code in a debug-only flag, with undo.
- It cleans up unused code and leftover debug logs, not only security issues.
- It estimates which Swift, Kotlin and Python code was likely written with AI.
- Public, low pricing with a free download, and no sales call.
Can you use both?
Yes. Run Cacomi on your Mac while you write code and fix hardcoded secrets, insecure network settings and leftover logs early. Then send release builds through NowSecure or your pen testing process. The deeper testing comes back with fewer avoidable findings and more time for the hard problems.
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Sources
NowSecure information comes from its official website, consulted on October 11, 2026. Products and prices change, so check its site for current details. Cacomi pricing comes from the US Mac App Store on the same date; prices vary by country.