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Lucid vs Appcan

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Lucid compared with Appcan
DetailLucid logo LucidAppcan logo Appcan
What it doesEvidence-based credibility checks for links, screenshots, videos, and questions Mobile app security scanner with AI-powered risk interpretation
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 2 credits to start, 1 credit per check, 1 credit back every 7 days. Unlimited: $9.99/month. Unlimited, yearly: $39.99/year. Credit pack: 5 credits for $1.99, 10 credits for $2.99, never expire. Free: 2 free scan credits for iOS or Android apps. PRO: $9.99/month (billed monthly, reduced from $19.99), includes unlimited scan projects with retained history, full security analytics with trend dashboards, and export capabilities.
Key features
  • Check links, screenshots, and videos for credibility
  • Evidence-based verdicts on four-word color scales
  • Named source listings with links for verification
  • Available on mobile apps and web beta
  • No source code or SDK integration required
  • Layered security checks combining static analysis, signature detection, and compliance evaluation
  • AI-generated plain language summaries of security findings
  • Six core security domains: attack surface, code quality, compliance mapping, runtime indicators, network security, and third-party libraries
  • Prioritized vulnerability recommendations
  • Full access to raw scan data alongside AI insights
  • Security dashboard with trend analysis
  • Downloadable and editable Word format reports
  • Real-time security findings monitoring
  • Ticket-based support with 24-hour response targets
What makes it different
  • Returns single-word verdicts instead of percentages or unclear ratings
  • Detects AI-generated content and acknowledges when detection is inconclusive
  • Share directly from any app without opening Lucid
  • All features available in free plan with limited credits
  • AI translates complex security findings into plain language to help teams quickly understand what each issue means and why it matters
  • Automatic risk prioritization helps teams focus on the most critical vulnerabilities instead of wasting time on low-impact issues
  • No setup or configuration required - simply upload an app package to start scanning immediately
  • Scans complete within minutes and integrate naturally into release workflows
  • User retains full control over all security decisions while receiving AI-powered clarity and context
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)76
Citation Flow (Majestic)1827
Referring domains (Majestic)2044

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