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      What Development Platforms does Approov Support?

      Supported Development Platforms for Approov Integration

      Last Updated: July 15, 2025

      Overview

      Approov is a powerful solution designed to secure mobile apps and their backend APIs against a wide range of threats, including API abuse, bot traffic, and reverse engineering. One of its strengths lies in its flexibility to integrate with a wide array of mobile development environments.

      This article outlines the platforms that Approov currently supports for integration and provides guidance on getting started.

      Supported Platforms

      1. Native Android

      • Tools: Android Studio

      • SDK Type: .aar file

      • Minimum Supported Version: Android 5 (API level 21)

      • Distribution: Available via direct download or the Approov CLI

      2. Native iOS

      • Tools: Xcode

      • SDK Type: Dynamic .xcframework

      • Minimum Supported Version: iOS 12

      • Special Notes: Bitcode is deprecated; SDKs no longer include bitcode by default

      3. Flutter

      • Integration: Via wrapper package that bridges Dart to native Approov SDKs

      • Platform Support: Android & iOS

      • Quickstart: Available from Approov documentation portal

      4. React Native

      • Integration: Through a custom bridge module to interact with Approov SDK

      • Platform Support: Android & iOS

      • Quickstart: Available with full setup instructions

      5. HarmonyOS (Beta Support)

      • Integration: Custom wrapper using HarmonyOS Ability framework

      • SDK Type: Ported from Android SDK with compatibility adjustments

      • Platform Support: Targeted Huawei devices

      • Notes: Contact Approov support for early access and integration guidance

      Backend Integration

      In addition to mobile app support, Approov also provides Quickstarts and SDKs for various backend environments:

      • Node.js

      • Python

      • Go

      • Java (Spring Boot, JAX-RS)

      • .NET Core

      • Ruby

      These backend integrations enable validation of Approov tokens or secure API key delivery.

      Getting Started

      Need Help?

      If your development platform is not listed or you need guidance for a custom environment, Approov provides technical support to assist with non-standard integrations.

      📧 Email: support@approov.io
      🌐 Documentation: https://approov.io/docs

      Keywords: Approov, SDK, Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, HarmonyOS, API security, mobile app protection