Vectornator started as a one-man project in 2017, but the vector graphic design software soon grew to more than four million downloads and is now trusted by industry-leading brands like Apple, Disney, and D2IQ. On their mission to “revolutionize the way people design all over the world”, the team at Linearity created Vectornator, a vector…
If you’re serious about your app’s success, then integrating an in-app user feedback tool to collect bug reports and communicate with your beta testers is a no-brainer. The beta testing stage can either be the worst and messiest part of finally shipping your project, or you can automate and optimize it. After all, you didn’t…
Beta testing: the rehearsal before showcasing your app to the world. The beta testing phase is a critical one in your app’s life cycle and you need to make the most of it. Finding beta testers is an integral part of this process. You need them to test your app in every possible way to make sure…
User feedback is a vital part of any mobile app development process that many people overlook or take for granted. The problem with user feedback, however, always seems to be either having too much user feedback or not enough, which is why it’s extremely important to know the best and most effective ways to collect…
When TestFlight hit the market in 2011, it revolutionized beta app distribution. It eliminated the hassle associated with distributing and managing beta builds and simplified the process on the tester’s side. Apple was quick to recognize the value beta testing with TestFlight adds to developers and was quick to acquire the service and integrate it…
A well-conducted beta test takes a great deal of planning and effort to ensure that you receive valuable feedback and insights and, often, small mistakes or oversights can make the difference between a resounding success and a big flop. When planning for a beta test, a common mistake made by app developers is not considering the…
Android app beta testing is a critical stage in the application development lifecycle. It helps maintain your mobile app quality and improve its user experience, among many other things. Below, we take you through all the basics of beta testing your Android app in order to help you prepare for this phase. From what beta…
Ever since TestFlight was acquired by Apple back in 2014, they have been constantly iterating on the tool and steadily improving its performance and capabilities. Today, TestFlight has become not just the go-to tool for iOS beta build distribution, but practically the only tool that can do the job well. While TestFlight and Instabug share…
iOS app beta testing is a critical stage in the application development lifecycle. It helps maintain your mobile app quality and improve its user experience, among many other things. Below, we take you through all the basics of beta testing your iOS app in order to help you prepare for this phase. From what beta…
Users won’t hesitate to uninstall your app if they encounter bugs or glitches. Many beta testers and end users don’t know how to write a bug report that includes the details a developer needs to know in order to fix it. If you’re a developer trying to sort out the reports you receive, you know…
Whether you’re developing an iOS or Android app, you go through a beta test, which usually comes second in line after alpha testing. The main goal of beta testing apps is to get real-world exposure and to know how your app will feel in the hands of actual users. Think of it as a soft…
The biggest problem with beta testing that mobile app developers and product managers report is not getting enough useful feedback. We define a beta test as the last testing stage before your app’s launch that targets real users. Making the most of your beta tests requires expertly coordinating a cluster of moving parts, including selecting relevant testers, coaxing…