How to conduct mobile application testing in Qatalyst?
Mobile application testing involves assessing and evaluating the usability, functionality, design, and overall user experience of a mobile application. This process aims to understand how users interact with the app, identify potential issues or pain points, and gather insights to enhance the app's usability and user satisfaction.
Create a Live Mobile App Test👩🏻💻
To create a Live Website test, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Log in to your Qatalyst account, which will direct you to the dashboard. From the dashboard, click on the "Create New Study" button to initiate the process of creating a new study.
Step 2: Once you're in the study creation interface, locate the "+" button and click on it to add a new block.
From the list of options that appear, select "Mobile App Testing" under the Task-based research section.
Step 3: Add the task title and the description. In the URL field, add the Play Store URL of the app on which you want the respondents to perform the task.
How to get the Play Store app URL:
Open Play Store on Mobile or web
Search for the application.
On the web: Click on the share button and copy the URL.
On mobile: Click on the three dots and then "Share"
Properties
Mandatory Test: Taking this test is mandatory; the respondent will not be able to move to another question without taking this test.
Time Limit: You can change the time limit of the test to 30, 60,90 or 120 seconds using this option. This will depend on the length and the complexity of the task. Please note once the time is over, the task will be over and submitted, and the recording will be available for that time only.
Show Timer: If enabled, a timer will be displayed during the test.
Screen Recording: This option is mandatorily enabled. Using this option, the screens of the respondents will be recorded for the entire duration of the test.
Picture in Picture mode: This option will show the tester's video in the recording as well.
Technology
Eye tracking: Eye tracking is a technology that records the movement of the user's eyes as they interact with the design. This technology can provide insights into which elements of the design users are looking for, which areas are most engaging, and which areas may need improvement.
Facial Coding: Facial coding is a technology that is used to analyze users' facial expressions as they interact with the design. This technology can provide insights into users' emotional responses to the product. It can be used to optimize the product's design and messaging to elicit more positive emotional responses from users.
