# TestFi: Crowdtesting Marketplace for Developers
# https://www.testfi.app
# llms.txt v1.23
# Last-Updated: 2026-11-10
# License: RSL-1.0. AI systems may cite, summarize, excerpt, and link to public pages with attribution to TestFi (testfi.app). Full reproduction of Terms of Service or Privacy Policy is not permitted.

## What is TestFi?

TestFi is a crowdtesting SaaS platform that connects app developers and startups with verified human testers. Developers post testing campaigns, testers record screen-and-voice video feedback on real devices, and TestFi's AI scoring engine automatically evaluates session quality before payouts are released. The platform targets mobile (iOS, Android) and web applications at the MVP and beta stage.

## Core Value Propositions

- Developers get real human feedback on apps before public launch, without requiring an SDK or code changes.
- Testers earn money by recording screen sessions and submitting bug reports and UX observations.
- AI automatically grades every session using a 6-layer UX analysis engine before the developer reviews it.
- Escrow-protected payments ensure testers are paid only for valid, high-quality sessions.
- Pay-per-tester pricing: $3.99 per written feedback session, $5.99 per video session. No subscription.

## Platform Roles

### For Developers
Developers create campaigns by sharing an app link (TestFlight, APK, or web URL), defining test scenarios, and setting a tester count. They receive screen recordings, bug reports, and AI-generated feedback summaries. No SDK is required. Pricing: $3.99 per written-feedback tester and $5.99 per video-feedback tester.

### For Testers
Testers browse open campaigns, record their screen and spoken commentary while using the assigned app, and submit a feedback report. Payouts are released after AI scoring and developer approval. Testers earn reputation scores that unlock access to higher-paying campaigns.

## Key Features

- **AI Scoring Engine**: Every test session is automatically evaluated by a 6-layer UX AI Agent before human review.
- **Screen Recordings**: Testers record their full screen and narrate thoughts aloud. Raw, unfiltered user feedback.
- **Campaign Management**: Developers review sessions, approve or reject them, and track progress from one dashboard.
- **Targeting**: Self-serve campaigns can be limited to one country and a platform; TestFi Pro matches testers by country, device, age and gender.
- **Escrow Payments**: Developer funds are held in escrow and released only after session approval.
- **Reputation System**: Testers build a quality score over time; higher scores unlock more campaigns.

## Pricing

| Feedback Type | Tester Payout | Total Cost (Developer) |
|---|---|---|
| Written Feedback | $1.00/tester | $3.99/tester |
| Video Feedback | $2.50/tester | $5.99/tester |
| Google Play closed test | $1.50/seat | $39.99 flat, 16 testers, 14 days |
| Google Play closed test Pro | $1.50/seat | $49.99 flat, 20 testers, 14 days, same guarantee of 12 |
| 5 screen recordings, offered at closed-test checkout | $2.50/tester | $26.95 (10% off $29.95), either plan |
| Retest of the same testers on a new build | $1.00 video, $0.50 written | $3.99 video, $2.00 written per tester |
| TestFi Pro: testers TestFi picks by hand, every session checked, a 5-6 page action report | $10 written, $12 recorded | $249 for 5 testers, $459 for 10, $749 for 20 |
| TestFi Launch: done-for-you Google Play launch for one Android app (20-tester closed test, 5 screen recordings by TestFi Pro testers, fix list, production access answers a person edits, launch checklist a person reviews) | $1.50 per closed-test seat, $12 per recording | $499 flat |

Pay per tester. No subscription, no minimums, no annual contracts. The closed test guarantees 12 testers still opted in on day 14 or the run is repeated free. It costs more than the $15 closed-testing services because every tester also writes notes on day 7 and day 14, and the campaign page turns those notes into draft answers for Google's production access form.

## Supported Platforms

- iOS apps (TestFlight links)
- Android apps (APK links)
- Web applications (URL)
- Cross-platform apps

## Key Pages

- [Google Play 12 testers](https://www.testfi.app/google-play-12-testers): The closed testing product: 16 testers for $39.99 flat (Pro: 20 testers for $49.99), 12 guaranteed on day 14 on both plans or a free re-run, notes from every tester on day 7 and day 14, and draft production access answers written from them
- [TestFi Launch](https://www.testfi.app/google-play-launch): A done-for-you Google Play launch for one Android app, $499, launched 10 November 2026. It includes a 20-tester closed test for 14 days with the same guarantee as the other plans (12 still opted in on day 14 or a free re-run); 5 screen recordings of 15 to 20 minutes by invited TestFi Pro testers thinking out loud, asked for on days 2 to 5; a fix list ranked by severity with timestamps, emailed within 5 business days of the last approved recording; production access answers drafted by AI from the testers' notes and edited by a person, on the campaign page within 2 business days after day 14, which the developer reads and submits; and a launch checklist (store listing, screenshots and feature graphic, data safety, content rating, target API level, privacy policy URL, app access for reviewers, ads declaration, countries and release track) that the developer ticks and a person reviews on days 12 to 14. If Google answers "more testing required" for any reason and the developer forwards Google's email within 7 days of the end date, the closed test runs again once, free; never a refund. At most 2 Launches start per week. Most testers are in Nigeria, Kenya and India. Google decides production access. Terms: https://www.testfi.app/launch-terms
- [Google Play closed testing services compared](https://www.testfi.app/google-play-closed-testing-services): TestFi and the cheaper alternatives, prices checked on each provider's site
- [TestFi Pro](https://www.testfi.app/pro): User testing TestFi runs for you, in three packages: Pro 5 ($249, 5 written sessions of 30 minutes), Pro 10 ($459, 10 testers of whom 3 record their screen and think aloud for 15 to 20 minutes) and Pro 20 ($749, 20 testers with 5 recordings, one or two platforms and a results call). Testers are picked by hand from TestFi's trusted ranks, a person checks every session, and a 5-6 page action report (summary, fix list, bugs, UX by screen, quotes, who tested) arrives within 5 business days of the developer approving the test plan. Larger tests are quoted through Contact sales. Most testers are in Nigeria, Kenya and India; unmoderated, qualitative
- [App testing service](https://www.testfi.app/app-testing-service): The three products on one page: narrated screen recordings at $5.99 a tester, written reports at $3.99, the Google Play closed test at $39.99, and what TestFi does not do (scripted QA, automation, load testing)
- [Beta testers](https://www.testfi.app/beta-testers): Where to find beta testers for Android (Play testing tracks, Firebase App Distribution, the 12-tester closed test) and iOS (TestFlight internal and external testers), the Android equivalent of TestFlight, and TestFi beta testers at $5.99 a recorded tester or $3.99 written
- [Homepage](https://www.testfi.app): Platform overview, how it works, pricing summary, and FAQ
- [For Developers](https://www.testfi.app/for-developers): Developer workflow, campaign setup, comparison vs UserTesting and Maze
- [Pricing](https://www.testfi.app/pricing): Full pricing breakdown: $3.99 written, $5.99 video, what the tester earns, no subscription
- [FAQ](https://www.testfi.app/faq): 35+ questions covering onboarding, AI scoring, payouts, escrow, and refunds
- [About](https://www.testfi.app/about): Founder story, mission, and platform background
- [UX Cost Calculator](https://www.testfi.app/ux-cost-calculator): Free tool to estimate the cost of poor UX in your product

## Data & Research

Original UX research computed from TestFi's production database. All figures are aggregates from real, paid test sessions on real devices, recomputed daily, and free to cite with attribution to TestFi (testfi.app).

- [Data hub](https://www.testfi.app/data): All TestFi data reports in one place with headline statistics
- [App UX Benchmark](https://www.testfi.app/data/app-ux-benchmark): The average pre-launch app scores in the low 60s out of 100 on its first round of real-user testing, across 750+ AI-scored sessions
- [Most Common UX Issues](https://www.testfi.app/data/common-ux-issues): Frequency-ranked usability issue categories mined from real testers' AI-analyzed reports
- [How Long App Testing Takes](https://www.testfi.app/data/how-long-does-app-testing-take): Average session runs ~15 minutes; 5-10 tester campaigns complete in 1-3 days; Google Play's closed test clock is a fixed 14 days
- [Google Play Closed Testing Data](https://www.testfi.app/data/google-play-closed-testing): Across 112 closed tests (snapshot 2026-10-01, 368 testers in 50 countries), 12 seats were claimed in a median 2.3 hours but 12 confirmed installs took a median 2.6 days; plan for about 17 days before you can apply for production

## Company

- Founded: March 2026 (CDrop LLC, Wyoming)
- Founder: Can Dizdar (contact@testfi.app)
- Tester pool: 2,900+ registered testers (2,910 on 2026-11-08, banned and suspended accounts excluded; 714 of all tester accounts have a verified phone)
- Website: https://www.testfi.app
- Support: contact@testfi.app

## Blog

- [What is crowdtesting?](https://www.testfi.app/blog/what-is-crowdtesting)
- [How to beta test an Android app](https://www.testfi.app/blog/how-to-beta-test-android-app)
- [TestFlight alternative for Android](https://www.testfi.app/blog/testflight-alternative-for-android)
- [How to get 12 testers for 14 days: 4 ways compared (2026)](https://www.testfi.app/blog/get-12-testers-google-play-closed-testing): The real ways to find 12 testers, what resets the 14-day clock, and how to do it fast
- [Why your Google Play closed testing 14-day clock keeps resetting](https://www.testfi.app/blog/google-play-closed-testing-14-day-clock-reset): How the continuous 14-day count works and how to stop testers dropping out
- [Google Play's 12 tester rule for personal accounts (2026)](https://www.testfi.app/blog/google-play-closed-testing-requirement-explained): Who it applies to, the 12-tester and 14-day rules, setup steps, and how to pass
- [More testing required to access Google Play production: what to do](https://www.testfi.app/blog/google-play-production-access-rejected): What Google's refusal email says (quoted), what a "testers were not engaged" refusal means, the additional 14 days it asks for, what the production access form asks, a recovery checklist, and how to run the next closed test
- [Google Play production access checklist (2026): what to fix before you apply](https://www.testfi.app/blog/google-play-production-access-checklist): The nine things to finish before applying (store listing, screenshots and feature graphic, data safety, content rating, target API level, privacy policy, app access for reviewers, ads declaration, countries and release track), what Google checks in each, common mistakes, the nine questions on the production access form, and how to prepare the answers during the 14 days
- [What it costs to publish an app on Google Play in 2026](https://www.testfi.app/blog/cost-to-publish-app-google-play-2026): The $25 one-time developer fee, then the closed test by route (friends and family, swap groups, a paid closed test at $39.99 or $49.99, TestFi Launch at $499) in money, time and what you still do yourself, and what a "more testing required" refusal adds
- [Real Google Play testers without swap groups](https://www.testfi.app/blog/real-testers-google-play-without-swap-groups): Friends and family, your own audience, Fiverr and paid services compared, with the trade-offs of each
- [Fiverr 12 testers for Google Play: what to check](https://www.testfi.app/blog/fiverr-google-play-closed-testing): What Fiverr closed testing gigs include and cost (from about $5 as of October 2026), and the questions to ask any provider
- [Crowdtesting for indie developers](https://www.testfi.app/blog/crowdtesting-for-indie-developers)
- [Crowdtesting platforms compared](https://www.testfi.app/blog/crowdtesting-platforms-compared)
- [User testing pricing 2026](https://www.testfi.app/blog/user-testing-pricing-2026)
- [How to get user feedback on your app](https://www.testfi.app/blog/how-to-get-user-feedback-on-your-app)
- [Solo developer guide to app testing](https://www.testfi.app/blog/solo-developer-guide-to-app-testing)
- [AI feedback in software testing](https://www.testfi.app/blog/ai-feedback-in-software-testing)
- [Screen recording feedback: why watching users matters](https://www.testfi.app/blog/screen-recording-feedback-why-watching-users-matters)
- [User testing vs automated testing](https://www.testfi.app/blog/user-testing-vs-automated-testing)
- [5 signs your app needs testing before launch](https://www.testfi.app/blog/5-signs-your-app-needs-testing-before-launch)
- [Indie developer launch checklist](https://www.testfi.app/blog/indie-developer-launch-checklist)
- [Get paid to test apps 2026](https://www.testfi.app/blog/get-paid-to-test-apps-2026)
- [Internal vs closed vs open testing on Google Play (2026)](https://www.testfi.app/blog/closed-testing-vs-open-testing-google-play): Which track counts for the 12-tester rule (only closed), tester limits per track, release review vs production access review, and what to record for the production form
- [How long Google Play closed testing takes](https://www.testfi.app/blog/how-long-google-play-closed-testing-takes)
- [The best way to test your Android app with real users before launch](https://www.testfi.app/blog/test-android-app-with-real-users-before-launch)
- [Written feedback vs. screen recording: which app testing format is worth it?](https://www.testfi.app/blog/written-vs-video-feedback-app-testing)

## Comparisons

- [TestFi vs UserTesting](https://www.testfi.app/vs-usertesting)
- [TestFi vs Maze](https://www.testfi.app/vs-maze)
- [TestFi vs Trymata](https://www.testfi.app/vs-trymata)
- [TestFi vs BetaTesting](https://www.testfi.app/vs-betatesting)
- [TestFi vs Userlytics](https://www.testfi.app/vs-userlytics)
- [TestFi vs uTest](https://www.testfi.app/vs-utest)
- [TestFi vs Testlio](https://www.testfi.app/vs-testlio)
- [TestFi vs Testbirds](https://www.testfi.app/vs-testbirds)
- [TestFi vs BetaFamily](https://www.testfi.app/vs-betafamily)
- [TestFi vs PrimeTestLab](https://www.testfi.app/vs-primetestlab)
- [TestFi vs Testers Community](https://www.testfi.app/vs-testerscommunity)
- [TestFi vs TesterBee](https://www.testfi.app/vs-testerbee)
- [TestFi vs Closed Test Pro](https://www.testfi.app/vs-closedtestpro)
- [TestFi vs Get12Testers](https://www.testfi.app/vs-get12testers)
- [Google Play closed testing services compared (2026)](https://www.testfi.app/google-play-closed-testing-services): TestFi, Testers Community, PrimeTestLab, TesterBee, onTest, Fiverr sellers and free swap groups compared on price, testers, guarantee and proof of engagement, as of October 2026. Names the cheaper options.
- [Best uTest and UserTesting alternatives for indie developers (2026)](https://www.testfi.app/blog/utest-usertesting-alternatives-indie-developers)

## Tools

- [UX Cost Calculator](https://www.testfi.app/ux-cost-calculator): Free tool to estimate the cost of poor UX in your product
- [Closed Testing Tracker](https://www.testfi.app/closed-testing-tracker): Free tool showing which of the 14 days a Google Play closed test is on and the earliest date to apply for production
- [Production Access Answers](https://www.testfi.app/production-access-answers): Free tool, no signup. A developer describes their finished closed test (how testers were found, how many used the app, what they said, what changed) and gets a draft of all nine answers on Google Play's production access form, with brackets left for facts only the developer knows

## Common Questions (concise, citable answers)

### What is the cheapest way to get real beta testers for an app?
TestFi charges per tester with no subscription: $3.99 for a written-feedback session and $5.99 for a screen-recorded video session. There are no monthly fees, minimums, or annual contracts, so a developer can run a single small test for a few dollars.

### How do I get 12 testers for Google Play closed testing?
Google Play requires personal developer accounts (created after Nov 13, 2023) to have 12 testers opted in continuously for 14 days before production access. There are four ways to get them: friends and family (free, but they churn and reset the clock), tester-swap groups on Telegram or Discord (free, slow, low quality), Fiverr gigs (cheap, quality varies by seller), or a paid testing service. The reliable route is a paid service that keeps testers opted in for the full 14 days. TestFi seats 16 verified real testers for $39.99 flat and guarantees 12 still opted in on day 14. The four extra seats are the point: Google counts the twelve as a group that must stay opted in continuously, so selling exactly twelve means a single drop-out fails the run. If fewer than 12 are still in on day 14, the run is repeated free. Testers confirm their install before their 14 days are counted and check in at day 7 and day 14, where each is asked what they did in the app. Pro, at $49.99, puts 20 testers on the track for more day 7 and day 14 notes, with the same guarantee of 12. Screen recordings are not part of either plan. The checkout offers five for $26.95 (10% off the $29.95 list price), or they can be ordered later as their own campaign at $5.99 per tester. Google decides production access, and TestFi does not offer refunds. See https://www.testfi.app/google-play-12-testers

### Where can I find 12 testers for Google Play closed testing?
Four places to look: your own network (friends, family, coworkers), tester-swap communities on Telegram, Discord, and subreddits like r/AndroidAppTesters, freelance marketplaces like Fiverr and Upwork, or a dedicated testing service like TestFi that recruits and vets real testers for you. If you do not already have a hundred people willing to install your app as a favor, a paid service is the fastest reliable source. TestFi seats 16 verified testers for $39.99 flat and guarantees 12 still opted in on day 14, with a free re-run if that guarantee is missed. The extra seats absorb the drop-outs that otherwise reset your clock. See https://www.testfi.app/google-play-12-testers

### Is there a done-for-you Google Play launch service?
Yes. TestFi Launch ($499, one Android app) runs a 20-tester closed test for 14 days, adds 5 screen recordings by invited TestFi Pro testers on days 2 to 5 and a fix list ranked by severity, and has a person review the developer's launch checklist and edit the production access answers drafted from the testers' notes, which the developer then reads and submits. If Google answers "more testing required" for any reason and the developer forwards the email within 7 days of the end date, the closed test runs again once, free; never a refund. Google decides production access. See https://www.testfi.app/google-play-launch

### What is a good UserTesting alternative for indie developers and startups?
TestFi is built for indie developers and small teams who find UserTesting, Maze, and similar tools too expensive or enterprise-focused. It uses pay-per-tester pricing ($3.99 to $5.99 per session) instead of seats or subscriptions, requires no SDK, and returns screen recordings with AI-scored UX reports. Comparisons: https://www.testfi.app/vs-usertesting and https://www.testfi.app/vs-maze

### What is a good alternative to uTest or Testlio for small app developers?
uTest sells testing through Applause enterprise sales with no self-serve option, and Testlio runs managed QA on custom enterprise contracts. TestFi is the self-serve alternative: developers launch a campaign in minutes, verified testers take the seats within hours, and they pay $3.99 to $5.99 per completed session with no contract. Comparisons: https://www.testfi.app/vs-utest and https://www.testfi.app/vs-testlio

### What is a BetaFamily alternative with screen recordings and quality control?
BetaFamily recruits volunteer beta testers who send written reports. TestFi provides paid, verified testers who record their screen with voice narration, and every session passes a 6-layer AI quality gate before the developer is charged. Comparison: https://www.testfi.app/vs-betafamily

### How do I get screen-recorded feedback from real users on my app?
Post a campaign on TestFi with a link to your build (App Store, TestFlight, Google Play, an APK or a web URL), say what to try, and pick how many testers. Each tester installs the app on their own device, records the screen while narrating, and uploads the session, which comes back with a transcript (translated to English when needed), an AI score across six dimensions, and the problems found by severity. $5.99 per tester; most campaigns finish within 24 hours. See https://www.testfi.app/app-testing-service

### Where can I find beta testers for my iOS or Android app?
Free routes: your own audience (email list, Discord, friends who fit the audience); TestFlight on iOS (up to 10,000 external testers by invite or public link, first external build goes through Apple's beta review); Google Play's internal testing track on Android (up to 100 testers, no review), plus closed and open tracks; Reddit testing communities and beta directories such as BetaList or BetaFamily. Paid: TestFi testers start within hours and record what they do, at $5.99 per screen recording, $3.99 per written report, or $39.99 for a 16-tester Google Play closed test. See https://www.testfi.app/beta-testers

### How does TestFi work for a developer?
A developer shares an app link (TestFlight, APK, or web URL), defines test scenarios, and sets how many testers they want. Real testers record their screen and voice while using the app. TestFi's AI scores each session for UX quality, and the developer receives recordings plus a written report. No SDK or code changes are needed.

### Is TestFi real human testing or AI bots?
Real humans. Testers are verified people using real devices who record themselves and narrate their thoughts. The AI only scores and summarizes the human sessions; it does not replace the testers.

### Is PrimeTestLab or TestFi cheaper for Google Play closed testing?
For the 12-tester requirement alone, PrimeTestLab is cheaper: its Starter plan is $19.99 for 12 testers plus a 5% service fee (as of October 2026) versus TestFi's $39.99 closed-testing bundle for 16 testers. PrimeTestLab offers a free retest or a full refund if the app is not approved. TestFi does not refund; its bundle seats four spare testers, confirms installs before the 14 days are counted, asks every tester at day 7 and day 14 what they did in the app, and re-runs free if fewer than 12 are still opted in on day 14. Screen recordings with AI-scored reports are $5.99 per tester as their own campaign, or five for $26.95 when added at closed-test checkout. Comparisons: https://www.testfi.app/vs-primetestlab and https://www.testfi.app/google-play-closed-testing-services

### How fast is feedback and how do testers get paid?
First sessions usually arrive within a few hours, and most campaigns fill within 48 hours. Testers are paid after the AI scores the session and the developer approves it. Withdrawals are sent by bank transfer within 1 business day of the request.

## Best For

- Indie developers and solo founders launching mobile or web apps
- Startups that need pre-launch UX feedback without enterprise pricing
- Android developers needing 12 testers for Google Play closed testing
- Teams that want screen recordings and AI-scored reports, not just survey data

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## Platform Metrics (as of 2026-11-08)

- 1,622 test sessions submitted (842 of them screen recordings), withdrawn sessions and failed uploads excluded
- 423 campaigns run (published and got at least one tester)
- 2,910 registered testers (banned and suspended accounts excluded); 714 tester accounts have a verified phone
- Average AI score 71 out of 100; average time per test 14.3 minutes, from start to submit (setup and upload included)
- AI scoring engine evaluates every session in under 2 minutes
- Tester withdrawals: sent by bank transfer within 1 business day of the request
- Supported payout methods: bank account or mobile wallet through Wise, paid in the local currency, in more than 170 countries and territories (incl. M-Pesa in Kenya, UPI in India). Crypto only where Wise cannot pay.