Find the bugs before your users do.

Vetted testers try your app on their own phones and computers, then send a report your developers can act on: what broke, how to reproduce it, and on which device. Including the 12-tester Google Play closed test.

  • No card for the free check
  • Prices on the page
  • Credits never expire
app.bugfed.com/client/tests/BF-0412
BF-0412Testing
Acme Wallet 2.3 · Checkout flow
Android + iOS
Testers done
11/12
Issues
0
Critical
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Devices
9
IssuesDevice
  • criticalPayment hangs on slow 4G, order charged twice2m
  • majorSign-up button hidden behind the keyboard14m
  • majorNotification prompt loops after 'Don't allow'38m
  • minorDate picker uses US format for German locale1h
  • minorError text unreadable in dark mode2h
11 of 12 testers finished92%

Send the build you already have

  • Google Play & APK
  • TestFlight
  • Web apps & PWAs
  • Windows & macOS
  • Browser extensions

What you get

Real testers. Real devices. Answers you can ship on.

Most teams arrive with one of three problems. The same testers and the same report format handle all of them.

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12 testers opted in, 14 days in a row

Get production access for a new Android app

New personal developer accounts need a closed test with at least 12 testers opted in for 14 days in a row. We supply them, keep them opted in, and send you what they found.

How the closed test works
  • Redmi Note 12Android 13
  • iPhone SEiOS 17
  • Galaxy A14Android 14
  • Pixel 7Android 14

Check a build on real hardware

Budget phones, small screens and slow networks: the places emulators don't show you.

Opened app12/12
Started sign-up11/12
Verified email7/12
First task done6/12

See where new users stall

People who have never seen your app follow your brief and show you where they get stuck.

Try it free on one flow
MajorSign-up button hidden by keyboard
  1. 1. Open sign-up on a 4.7" screen
  2. 2. Tap the email field
  3. 3. The button is covered; can't continue
iPhone SE · iOS 17 · 2 screenshots

Reports developers can act on

Severity, steps to reproduce, screenshots and the exact device, so fixing starts without a follow-up call.

Tester 04Finished
Tester 07Finished
Tester 09Dropped out, replaced
Tester 13Testing now

No testers to recruit or chase

We recruit, remind and replace testers who drop out. You see progress, not admin.

How it works

From build to bug report in three steps

Testers work through your app at a normal pace instead of racing a timer, which is how they find the bugs that matter.

  1. 1

    Send your build and a short brief

    A Play Store or TestFlight link, an APK, a staging URL, a desktop installer or an extension. Then write what testers should try, in plain language.

    https://testflight.apple.com/join/…
    Sign up, add a card, buy one item. Tell us anything confusing.
  2. 2

    We match and manage the testers

    Testers are matched to the platforms and devices you need. We handle recruiting, reminders and checking their work.

    Android 13iOS 17Pixel 7iPhone SEGalaxy A14ChromeSlow 4G
  3. 3

    You get a report you can work from

    Each issue arrives with severity, steps to reproduce, screenshots and the device it happened on.

    Report ready
    7 issues · 2 critical · 9 devices

The report

Not a pile of comments. A list you can fix.

Each finding is written up the way a developer needs it, so work starts the same day.

  • Severity and steps
    Every issue rated critical, major or minor, with steps to reproduce.
  • Screenshots
    Exactly what the tester saw, attached to the issue.
  • Device and OS
    The model and version it happened on, so you can reproduce it.
  • Recordings
    A screen recording when a bug is hard to show in a picture.
  • Completion
    Which testers finished your flow, and when.
  • Share and export
    A report page for your team; PDF, CSV and JSON export on Scale.
Example issue · Bug #3Reported 2 hours ago
CriticalPayment fails on slow 4G connection
Steps to reproduce
  1. 1. Add any item to the cart and open checkout
  2. 2. Throttle the network to slow 4G (~2 Mbps)
  3. 3. Tap “Pay now”. A spinner shows, then a blank screen
  4. 4. The order is charged, but no confirmation appears
Expected

A confirmation screen, or a clear error and no charge.

Redmi Note 12 · Android 13 2 screenshots · 1 recording

Google Play closed testing

Publishing a new Android app? We run the closed test.

Google won't let a new personal developer account publish until it has run a closed test. We supply the testers, keep them opted in for the full 14 days, and send you what they found, which is exactly what Google's application asks about.

12 testers, opted in

Personal developer accounts created after 13 November 2023 need a closed test with at least 12 testers.

14 days in a row

Testers must stay opted in continuously for the 14 days before you apply. Someone who leaves starts over.

Then Google reviews it

You answer questions about the test and what you changed. Google says review usually takes 7 days or less.

When can you apply for production?

A free calculator. Nothing is sent anywhere; it runs in your browser.

Developer account type

The closed test most likely applies

Personal accounts created after 13 November 2023 need a closed test with at least 12 testers opted in for 14 days in a row before applying for production.

You have no margin

You meet the minimum, but one opt-out would pause your progress. Two or three spare testers protect the 14 days.

Source: Google Play Console Help. Google decides on production access; no one can guarantee approval.

Free, once per account

Three real testers on one flow of your app. Free.

The quickest way to judge a testing service is to read one of its reports. Pick the path that matters most and three people try it on their own devices, then report what breaks with steps and screenshots.

  1. 1
    Create a free account
    Verify your email. No card.
  2. 2
    Paste a link
    Web URL, Play Store or APK link, or a TestFlight public link.
  3. 3
    Describe one flow
    The path that matters most, like sign-up or checkout.
  4. 4
    Get the report
    We email you when testers start and when it's ready.

One per account, email and app. Free runs are picked up after paid ones, and we cap them each month so paying customers never wait.

Compared with a paid runSpot CheckPaid run
  • Testers on real devices312 to 20+
  • What gets testedOne flowFull test plan
  • Bug reports with steps and screenshots
  • Google Play 14-day closed test
  • File uploads, desktop and extensions
  • QueueAfter paid runsStandard or priority
The Spot Check shows you the quality of the testing. A paid run gives you the coverage. Bug reports on paid runs start from the Starter plan and are included on every credit run.

Pricing

Start free. Pay when it's worth it.

Prices in USD, shown before you sign up. No sales call, no contract.

Spot Check

Freeonce per account

See a real report before spending anything.

  • 3 real testers on their own devices
  • One flow of a web, Android or iOS app
  • Bug reports with steps and screenshots
  • No card needed
Start free

Plans

Most teams
From$39/ month, billed yearly

You ship every month and want every release checked.

  • 1 to 10 runs a month, 12 to 20 testers each
  • Google Play 14-day closed test on every plan
  • Team seats, priority support and API on higher plans
  • Monthly billing available, cancel anytime
Compare plans

Credit packs

$179for 3 runs

You release a few times a year. No subscription.

  • 12 testers per run, more at $3 each
  • Full bug reports on every run
  • Credits never expire
  • About $49 to $60 per run, by pack size
Buy credits

Only need Google Play production access? The Play pass is $29 one-time: 12 testers on your closed test for 14 days, with their feedback and any bugs they find.

Get a Play pass

Smart TVs and wearables, accessibility audits or live payment testing are quoted separately. Specialist testing

Compared

Where Bugfed fits

You could recruit testers yourself, pay less for a headcount alone, or pay much more for an enterprise vendor. Here is the honest comparison.

Typical cost
Do it yourself
Your time, often 10+ hours
Tester-only services
About $15 to $50, once
Enterprise crowdtesting
Often $1,000+ a month
Bugfed
Free check, then from $39/mo
Someone else recruits and manages testers
Do it yourself
Tester-only services
Enterprise crowdtesting
Bugfed
Google Play 12-tester, 14-day closed test
Do it yourself
If people stay
Tester-only services
Enterprise crowdtesting
Usually
Bugfed
Structured bug reports with steps and devices
Do it yourself
Rarely
Tester-only services
Varies
Enterprise crowdtesting
Bugfed
iOS, web, desktop and extensions
Do it yourself
Depends
Tester-only services
Mostly Android
Enterprise crowdtesting
Bugfed
Self-serve with published prices
Do it yourself
Tester-only services
Enterprise crowdtesting
Bugfed
No contract
Do it yourself
Tester-only services
Enterprise crowdtesting
Often annual
Bugfed

Bug reports are included from the Starter plan up and on every credit run. If all you need is the 12 testers, a tester-only service usually costs less.

FAQ

Questions people ask before they start

Something else? Ask us directly.

What does the free Spot Check include?

Three testers try one flow of your web, Android or iOS app from a public link, and report any bugs with steps to reproduce and screenshots. Each account gets one. It does not include Google Play closed testing, file uploads or desktop apps. Free runs are picked up after paid runs, and we cap how many we run each month so paying customers are never kept waiting.

Will Bugfed get my app through Google Play's closed testing requirement?

Every paid plan includes at least 12 testers who join your closed test and stay opted in for 14 days in a row, which is what Google asks of new personal developer accounts. Google makes the final decision on production access and also asks you about the test in its application form, so nobody can honestly guarantee approval. We take care of the tester side.

How long does a test run take?

Matching testers usually takes 2 to 3 days. How long testing takes after that depends on your brief, and a Google Play closed test runs for at least 14 days by definition. We email you when testing starts and when your report is ready.

Who are the testers?

People from our vetted tester network who test on their own phones, tablets and computers. We match them to the platforms and devices you ask for, and check their reports before they reach you.

Can testers contact me or see my data?

Testers only see the build and the brief you send. Contact details aren't shared either way: for a Google Play closed test, we add testers to a private Google Group you put on your track, so you never need their email addresses.

Can I cancel a plan?

Yes. You can cancel from the billing page at any time and your plan stays active until the end of the period you paid for. Credit packs are one-time purchases and never expire.

What if I need more than 12 testers?

Plans include 12 to 20 testers per run depending on the tier. You can add more to any run for $3 per extra tester.

See what real users find in your app.

Start with a free Spot Check on one flow. If the report is useful, run your whole app next time.