Documentation

How AppTester.co works

Everything you need to submit apps, read reports, use the health check, and get paid as a tester.

Getting Started

What is AppTester.co?

An overview of the platform and how builders, testers, and reports work together.

Submit your first app for testing

Step-by-step guide: upload your APK or IPA, choose a plan, and receive your report.

Understand your test report

How to read the findings, severity levels, and video evidence in your tester report.

Supported file formats

APK, AAB, IPA, APPX: what each is for and which to upload for testing.

App Health Check

How the health score is calculated

The algorithm behind the 0–100 score and what each check category contributes.

Pass, Warn, and Fail: what they mean

When to act on warnings versus failures, and what each severity implies for store review.

Privacy and permissions checks

How we detect excessive permissions, missing privacy policies, and undeclared SDKs.

iOS Privacy Manifest detection

How we detect missing PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy and undeclared required reason APIs.

Debug vs release build detection

How we identify debug builds that would be rejected by app stores.

Human Testing

Who are the testers?

How testers are vetted, their device coverage, and the quality bar we maintain.

Testing plans: Starter, Pro, Team

What each plan includes, turnaround times, and when to upgrade.

What testers check

The standard testing protocol: onboarding, core flows, edge cases, crash testing.

Video evidence and screenshots

How testers document findings with screen recordings and annotated screenshots.

Requesting a re-test

How to submit a fixed build for re-testing after addressing reported issues.

For Testers

How to apply as a tester

The application process, device requirements, and what we look for in testers.

How payouts work

Pay rates per test, payout schedule, and supported payment methods.

Testing guidelines and standards

How to write clear, actionable bug reports and what constitutes a valid finding.

Tester dashboard overview

Navigating available tests, submitting reports, and tracking your earnings.

Billing & Account

Payment methods accepted

Credit/debit cards, PayPal, and invoicing for team plans.

Refund policy

When refunds are issued and how to request one if your test doesn't meet our quality bar.

Team accounts and seats

How to invite team members, manage permissions, and share test results.

Invoices and receipts

Downloading invoices for accounting and how to update billing details.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Our support team responds within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.

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