Apktool vs Hopper Disassembler
Apktool
apktool.org
Hopper Disassembler
hopperapp.comSide by side
| Figure | Apktool | Hopper Disassembler |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Reverse Engineering Tools | 8.1 (#12) | 7.9 (#19) |
| Purpose | Apktool is a tool for reverse engineering Android APK files. | Hopper assists with static analysis of executable files by turning binary data into human-readable representations. |
| Support | The official site points users to GitHub Discussions, Stack Overflow, and IRC for community support. | The maker directs product questions to its contact form and lists office hours as Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CET. |
Plans
Hopper Disassembler
- Personal License£89, paid once
- Computer License£109, paid once
In their own words
Apktool
Apktool is a command-line tool for reverse engineering Android APK files. It can disassemble an app’s resources into a form close to their original structure, then rebuild an app after changes such as translation or permission edits. Its analysis mode attempts to extract resources and the manifest for inspection without rebuilding. Apktool runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS; its official installation guide describes wrapper-script steps for those systems and requires Java 8 or later. Decode options include choosing resource-resolution behavior, skipping resources or source disassembly, and setting a framework directory. Build options include selecting an aapt2 binary, adding a generic Network Security Configuration file, and disabling APK repacking. The Apache license permits redistribution, modification, and integration into another project. Apktool is free, with no pricing tiers stated. Its FAQ says Android devices are not officially supported, and some OEM-modified “Magic APKs” may not decode or build. Builds are unsigned; copying a signature retains only the original APK signature v1 scheme.
Hopper Disassembler
Hopper Disassembler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.