# iOSForensic

iOSForensic is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

iOSForensic is a Python tool for forensic analysis on iOS devices, extracting files, logs, SQLite3 databases, and .plist files into XML.

Checked October 2026.

## What is iOSForensic?

iOSForensic is a Python tool designed for forensic analysis on iOS devices. It can retrieve files, logs, extract SQLite3 databases, and uncompress .plist files into XML format. To install, clone the Git repository and install dependencies including Linux OpenSSH, sshpass, sqlite3, and Python >= 2.6. The tool requires a jailbroken iOS device with OpenSSH and syslogd installed, and Wi-Fi or USB connection. Various options are available for usage, such as displaying help messages, verbose mode, specifying IP address, port, and root password. Developed by Florian Pradines (Phonesec), iOSForensic is a recognized OWASP iOS security project since June 2014.

Tags: iOS

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 64
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## iOSForensic FAQ

### What is iOSForensic?

iOSForensic is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers iOS.

### What is the pricing for iOSForensic?

iOSForensic is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/Flo354/iOSForensic/.

### What are alternatives to iOSForensic?

Alternatives to iOSForensic listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Elcomsoft Mobile Forensic Bundle](https://cybersectools.com/tools/elcomsoft-mobile-forensic-bundle) - Mobile forensic bundle for physical, logical & OTA acquisition of iOS/Android/cloud. (Commercial)
2. [Magnet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/magnet-forensics) - Digital forensics platform for evidence acquisition, analysis, and DFIR. (Commercial)
3. [Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform) - Automated DFIR platform for rapid incident investigation and endpoint triage (Commercial)
4. [WindowsSCOPE Cyber Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/windowsscope-cyber-forensics) - GUI-based memory forensic capture tool for cyber forensics and cyber crime investigation. (Commercial)
5. [AhnLab A-FIRST 디지털 포렌식 서비스](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ahnlab-a-first-digital-forensics-service) - Digital forensics service for incident analysis and APT response (Commercial)

Compare all iOSForensic alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/iosforensic](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/iosforensic)

### What deployment and organization size does iOSForensic fit?

iOSForensic is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare iOSForensic with similar solutions

- [iOSForensic vs Elcomsoft Mobile Forensic Bundle](https://cybersectools.com/compare/elcomsoft-mobile-forensic-bundle-vs-iosforensic)
- [iOSForensic vs Magnet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/compare/iosforensic-vs-magnet-forensics)
- [iOSForensic vs Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform-vs-iosforensic)

All alternatives to iOSForensic: [/alternatives/iosforensic](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/iosforensic)

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