Can third party extract code from standalone desktop app developed using app designer matlab?

I have developed an app using app designer. If I share that app as a standalone desktop app to a third party or a person, can he extract the code or algorithm from that executable file or setup file.

Answer 1

[Mohammad Sami]

You have two options.

You can compile your code using the Matlab compiler, which will prevent the users from being able to see your sourcecode.

Another option is to use pcode function to obfuscate your .m files. In the event you are not able to compile your code, this will protect your source code.

More details can be found here.

https://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2020a/matlab/matlab_prog/protect-your-source-code.html

Answer 2

[Steven Lord]

When you use MATLAB Compiler, the code is compiled into an archive that is encrypted using AES. I am not aware of any computationally feasible attacks against AES.

But if someone really wanted to get access to your code, they could use the xkcd wrench attack.