Why do we test mobile apps?

 

What is mobile application testing?

It is a testing method that tests the functionality and usability of a mobile application by validating it before it is released publicly. Mobile app testing is carried out to check whether the application can meet the expected business and technical requirements.

 

The strategic need to test mobile applications:

The number of mobile users is increasing on a steady basis and upon that the time spent on mobile devices is also increasing. This is because mobile users can carry out a lot of official and non-official tasks with the help of mobile applications, which are available aplenty. It becomes obvious that mobile users must have a good experience when they use mobile applications.

Mobile application needs to be tested strategically and adequately for the sole purpose of satisfying the specific requirements of individuals and businesses. If the requirements are met satisfactorily then there is a greater expectancy for the application to flourish in the market. 

Understanding users’ feedback about a particular application and then improvising it by testing it using various mobile testing techniques is key to gaining a stronghold in the marketplace.

The value of testing can only be ascertained when the user gives a review of the specific application in terms of functionality, performance and usability. If a large chunk of users are only giving one-star or two-star review on social media, then issues will crop up about the valuation of an application. 

On the contrary, if a large chunk of users are giving a three-star or four-star review, then there is hope for sustainability, improvement and thus make a credible mark in terms of reliability, scalability, robustness and functionality.

 Conclusion:

The mobile app testing team should invest a significant amount of effort in developing a well-defined and feasible mobile testing strategy that can assure that the mobile application functions smoothly. There are a lot of popular mobile application testing tools available for both Android and iOS that can be used for attaining mobile testing goals.