Beta testing tools and apps help the developers to avoid crashes and bugs when the software goes for actual production. The beta testing process becomes effortless and simpler. With the sudden noteworthy growth of interest from the side of the consumers to use different apps for various purpose, this is pushing up the monthly additions of brand new beta testing tools and features in the market. This complicates the processes of the development team members and they end up spending lot of time in understanding and deciphering various new things.



Which is a better tool to use? How much is the time that the integration will take and whether the tool is user-friendly in nature. If you want to use the best beta testing tools in 2017, here is a list of the few tools you may use.

1.    Deploygate

Deploy Gate is a Beta testing platform for Android and iOS mobile apps which assists users move through the prototyping, testing and development process. With this tool you can automate daily tasks with one command, the logs and installs of the app are displayed real time on screen, build distribution with IRL, integrate with Slack and create several groups and apps with the enterprise of DeployGate. This is available for native Android and iOS users.

2.    KeepSolid e-signature

KeepSolid is yet another perfect tool that has been built for small businesses and other organizations alike. This is a tool to enhance productivity as it saves you enough hassle of filling out and signing several documents. It is only through a few clicks that you can close down deals and enter contracts. All you have to do is import the document, sign with eSignature and then send the document to others. You’re done! This is in beta version and is available on Mac, iOS, Android and Windows. However, since it is in beta version, the functions are limited.

3.    Ubertesters

This too is a beta-testing SaaS platform which is cloud based and is a team management tool for testing different mobile apps. It allows a secured app which can be distributed through different devices throughout the world and to several teams. There is a bug submission tool, video recording, test cases support and an entire team along with a toolkit for device management. This tool is already supported by HP Enterprise, Rubbermaid, IDT Telecom, Scotts and many more.

4.    HockeyApp

This is yet another service app which is made for developers throughout different aspects of the process of development. This includes the recruitment and management of testers, collection of crash reports and distribution of apps. HockeyApp builds secured distribution, integration with a range of bug tracking system and offers insight into the way users interact with the app. HockeyApp supports different platforms from Android and iOS, desktop platforms like Windows and MacOS and other cross platforms as well.

5.    Crashlytics

This is an open-source tool for mobile analytics, crash reporting and distribution of beta. It performs in-depth workflow integration and real-time processing. Crashlytics performs real-tie and deep analysis of each and every thread and beta builds distribution. This tool is trusted by Waze, PayPal, Kayak and many more. It supports platforms like Android, iOS, Mac and TV OS.

Therefore, if you’re a software development company or a small business, you can try signing up with any of the above mentioned beta apps listed above. Use them; try to know the strengths and weaknesses and help the developers improve the apps and tools accordingly. They’re presently 100% free and hence you shouldn’t hesitate to use them.