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    Intuit QuickBooks for Business

    Android

    QuickBooks helps millions of businesses manage accounting, payments, and customer data on the go with Intuit AI and expert support. Features include invoice generation, in-person payment processing, expense tracking, and mileage recording with seamless syncing to desktop accounts.

    CITT SCORE
    28
    out of 100
    unTRUSTED

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Small business owners managing finances on the go

    Not For: You store sensitive client financial records

    What It Means For You

    Business invoices, expenses, and usage activity are shared with multiple analytics and marketing services, including Kochava, Braze, and Segment, which track how users interact with the app. Stored financial data may not be fully protected, which could put sensitive business records at risk.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (23)

    Data Security

    2 total
    1 Critical
    1 High

    Network Security

    1 total
    1 High

    Code Security

    9 total
    4 Critical
    2 High
    3 Medium

    Privacy

    8 total
    2 Critical
    4 High
    2 Medium

    Third-Party Risk

    3 total
    1 Critical
    2 High

    Third-Party Services

    Kochava, Embrace, Braze, Segment, Firebase, ThreatMetrix, Instabug, Stripe, Plaid, Realm, SQLCipher, OkHttp, gRPC, Google Play Billing, MiSnap, J2V8, Nok Nok FIDO

    Security Strengths

    • HTTPS enforcement with cleartext traffic blocked
    • Room database encryption with SQLCipher AES-256-GCM
    • Realm database encryption with AES-256-GCM
    • Android backup disabled preventing cloud token exposure
    • SSL/TLS certificate validation properly implemented
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    financial
    sensitive data
    business
    location
    camera
    extensive tracking
    third party heavy
    payment processing
    banking integration
    gdpr concerns
    pci dss

    Package

    com.intuit.quickbooks

    Version

    29.44.0+1

    Analysis Date

    Jan 30, 2026

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    Recommendation: Use With Caution

    Key Findings

    Data Security - 2 findings (1 critical, 1 high)

    Network Security - 1 finding (1 high)

    Code Safety - 0 findings

    Privacy - 8 findings (2 critical, 4 high, 2 medium)

    Privacy Concerns

    What Data is Collected

    The app collects financial records including invoices, expenses, and transaction history. It also gathers detailed behavioral data on how users use the app, including which screens they visit, how long they spend on each feature, and what actions they take. Device identifiers and technical information about the device are collected to support fraud detection and account security functions.

    Third-Party Data Sharing

    Activity data is shared with a broad network of third-party services. Kochava and Segment receive behavioral and attribution data to track user engagement across marketing channels. Braze receives data to power targeted messaging and in-app communications. Firebase collects usage and stability data. ThreatMetrix receives device and behavioral signals for fraud analysis. Instabug receives diagnostic reports. Plaid and Stripe handle banking connection and payment data for core financial features.

    Understanding the Scores

    CategoryScore
    Security25/100
    Privacy30/100
    Data Security20/100
    Network Security55/100
    Code Safety15/100
    Data Collection40/100
    Data Sharing35/100
    User Control45/100

    Security (25/100): Financial records are stored and handled in ways where user data may not be fully protected. The technical safeguards around sensitive business data are insufficient for an app handling this type of information.

    Privacy (30/100): Usage data is distributed to a large number of third-party services, with limited controls for users to restrict that sharing.

    Data Security (20/100): The protections around stored financial records and business data fall short. Sensitive information entered into the app may not be fully protected at rest.

    Network Security (55/100): Some protections are in place for data sent over the network, though user data may not be fully protected in certain circumstances, including on public Wi-Fi.

    Code Safety (15/100): The app's internal code protections are minimal, making it easier for unauthorized parties to analyze and misuse the app in ways that affect how financial data is handled.

    Data Collection (40/100): The app collects a broader range of data than its core financial features require, including behavioral and usage signals used for advertising and analytics purposes.

    Data Sharing (35/100): User data is routinely passed to multiple third-party services, each with their own data retention and use policies outside users' control.

    User Control (45/100): Users have some options to manage account data, but meaningful control over what is shared with marketing and analytics services is limited.

    Positive Security Features

    • No positive security practices were identified for this version of the app.

    Areas for Improvement

    • The protections around stored financial records need substantial strengthening. Business data including invoices, expenses, and client records deserve a higher level of protection than this version provides.
    • Usage and behavioral data is shared with an unusually large number of third-party services, including multiple marketing and analytics providers. Reducing this sharing or providing clear opt-out controls would better protect user privacy.
    • The app's internal code protections are minimal. Stronger safeguards would reduce the risk that financial data could be accessed or misused through the app's design.

    About This Analysis

    This scorecard reflects a static analysis of the app's code, configuration, and data handling practices. Scores represent the security and privacy posture of the specific version analyzed.

    App Details

    FieldValue
    App NameIntuit QuickBooks for Business
    Package IDcom.intuit.quickbooks
    Version29.44.0+1
    PlatformAndroid
    Scan DateJanuary 30, 2026

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