DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App is a free mobile app security solution. Promon Shield for Mobile™ is a commercial mobile app security solution by Promon AS. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
Best for: Banks and apps that must run safely on any phone
It is on the list because it guards the app without touching your code and keeps working on phones you cannot trust, which suits banking, gaming, streaming and health apps. Its job is protection, not testing, so pair it with a testing product if you also need to find flaws before release.
From Best Mobile App Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
DVHMA is an intentionally vulnerable Android hybrid mobile app built with Apache Cordova for security testing and educational purposes.
Runtime app protection for iOS & Android against tampering & malware
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App fits if you need to run it on your own servers, you are a startup, you need a free product and you want an open-source product.
Promon Shield for Mobile™ fits if you want a cloud product.
Common questions when comparing DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App vs Promon Shield for Mobile™ for mobile app security.
DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App: DVHMA is an intentionally vulnerable Android hybrid mobile app built with Apache Cordova for security testing and educational purposes.
Promon Shield for Mobile™: Runtime app protection for iOS & Android against tampering & malware, built by Promon AS.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App is open-source with 269 GitHub stars. Promon Shield for Mobile™ is made by Promon AS. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App and Promon Shield for Mobile™ are both Mobile App Security products, and both cover Android Security. Key differences: DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App is Free while Promon Shield for Mobile™ is Commercial, DVHMA Damn Vulnerable Hybrid Mobile App is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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