The acceptance of automation in the software testing industry is a testament to the advantages that come along with it. Not only does automation save copious amounts of time but also removes the scope for errors caused by human factors. A wide range of tools is available today to help testers automate their test scripts. Choosing the correct testing tool for your applications is imperative to the success of the project. In this blog, I will be writing on the top 10 mobile testing tools, that you could use for a successful application testing engagement
The following tools have been in discussed in this blog:
- TestComplete
- Kobiton
- Calabash
- Appium
- Monkey Talk
- EarlGrey
- Testdroid
- Appium Studio
- Robotium
- Experitest
Just in case you’re interested in pursuing a career in automation testing, check out edureka’s Automation Testing Course.
Top 10 Mobile Application Testing Tools
Choosing the Right Tool
Before we start discussing the tool, let’s go over the key factors a testing team should keep in mind before choosing a particular tool for testing an application.
- Any one tool may not be sufficient to test various features of an application.
- Rigorous research must be put into the software product that is going to be tested.
- Functionalities that will go through automation testing must be clearly chalked out before the beginning of the testing phase.
- Backup tools must be kept ready, just in case a certain tool fails to deliver.
- The chosen testing tool must be discussed with the involved team and other third parties involved in the project.
These are a few points every testing team should be considering before choosing a particular tool.
Let’s begin discussing the top tools being used in the mobile application testing industry.
TestComplete
TestComplete is a UI automation testing tool that is developed by SmartBear. SmartBear has been named as a leader in the Gartner magic quadrant for software test automation. TestComplete allows you to create, maintain and execute test scripts for desktop, web and mobile applications. With TestComplete, you can increase test coverage and ensure you ship high-quality, battle-tested software.
Tool Features
- Works for both, iOS and Android applications.
- Easily create keyword-driven test scripts that can be recorded on one device and then executed over multiple devices.
- Save time creating and maintaining tests by accurately identifying dynamic UI elements using property-based and AI-powered visual recognition.
- Get real-time information on the progress and status of your desktop, web, or mobile UI tests from a single interface.
Kobiton
Kobiton markets itself as a mobile experience platform, rather than a mobile testing platform. This is because Kobiton provides a seamless experience to testers by furnishing the process of testing. Whether you need on-demand access to real devices, an instant health-check across 350+ devices or you’re implementing a full enterprise device lab, Kobiton has you covered. The fact that Kobtion works on iOS and Android both, is just icing on the cake.
Tool Features
- Centralized testing logs for increased collaboration between different teams involved in the testing process.
- Access to latest devices through the cloud labs for more efficient testing.
- Includes support for Appium.
- Instant health-check for any application. This is done by automatically running tests on real-devices and get actionable recommendations to improve the user experience across all devices.
Calabash
Calabash is an open source automation testing tool that works on both iOS and Android (native apps only). The tool allows you to write and execute automated acceptance tests for mobile applications. Not only is it open source, but also free of cost. Calabash is developed and maintained by Xamarin.
Tool features
- Calabash comes with separate automation libraries for iOS and Android.
- It consists of libraries that allow test-code to programmatically interact with native and hybrid apps.
- Calabash supports the cucumber framework, which allows testers to express the behaviour of an application using simple English. This makes it easier for people unfamiliar with coding to understand an application.
- Calabash comes with access to the Xamarin cloud service, which is loaded with over 1000+ devices to test your application.
Appium
Appium is an open source automation testing tool developed by Sauce Labs. It is also freely distributed by them. Appium markets itself as a one-stop solution for everything related to mobile application testing. Whether you’re developing a hybrid, native or web-based application; Appium can be used to test the application. And the best part about Appium is that it is cross-platform and works on Mac, Windows and an array of Linux distributions.
Tool Features
- Any web driver compatible language can be used to write test scripts (C/Java/Python).
- Easy to set up on multiple platforms.
- Appium can test applications without needing to recompile them or having access to the codebase.
- Can be integrated with various frameworks and other tools.
Monkey Talk
Monkey Talk is an open source testing tool that can be used to test iOS and Android apps both. The tool comprises of thee segments – the IDE, the scripts and the operator. It is simple to set up and easy to learn. Regardless of its simplicity, Monkey Talk can handle everything, from little smoke tests to the tough data-driven test suits for native, hybrid and web-based apps.
Tool Features
- It automates functional interactive tests for Android and iOS apps.
- It does not require any solid programming or scripting knowledge.
- Both XML and HTML reports can be created with this device, it likewise catches screen capture when error or failure happens.
- For the purpose of continuous integration, Monkey Talk also has inbuilt support for Jenkins and Hudson