Mobile App Testing Services

Mobile app penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to identify security flaws before they’re exploited. This involves examining authentication, data storage, network communication, and code-level vulnerabilities. As mobile apps handle sensitive data, untested apps risk data breaches, account takeovers, financial fraud, and compliance violations. OWASP reports 83% of mobile apps have at least one security issue. Etelligens uses NIST-compliant methods to ensure your app is protected against both common and advanced threats, maintaining compliance and user trust.

Mobile app performance testing ensures your app runs smoothly across devices, networks, and user loads. It detects issues like slow response times, memory leaks, and excessive battery use. Google research shows that 53% of users abandon apps taking over 3 seconds to load. Early testing cuts costs and boosts retention. Etelligens integrates performance testing throughout development, ensuring consistent responsiveness and reliability across real-world conditions, enhancing user satisfaction and business outcomes.

API testing ensures seamless, secure, and reliable communication between mobile apps and backend services. It validates data integrity, business logic, and API performance under various scenarios. Research shows API issues cause 40% of app crashes. Etelligens uses automated API testing frameworks to simulate thousands of scenarios, ensuring robust data exchange and supporting scalability, security, and fast development cycles for dependable app functionality.

Effective iOS app testing requires tools like XCTest, Appium, and EarlGrey for functional testing; Instruments and Xcode APIs for performance; and MobSF and Needle for security. Device coverage includes real devices via BrowserStack and TestFlight. With Apple’s fast OS updates, failing to test thoroughly can lead to higher App Store rejection. Etelligens uses these tools strategically to meet Apple’s standards and ensure seamless user experiences.

Penetration testing targets common mobile threats like insecure data storage, weak authentication, unsafe communication, client-side injections, and poor cryptography. These issues can lead to data leaks, account hijacking, and code tampering. OWASP and Positive Technologies highlight insecure data storage as most prevalent. Etelligens combines automated tools with manual testing to detect and remediate such vulnerabilities, aligning with NIST and OWASP standards to protect user data and brand integrity.

Key metrics include response time (launch time, API speed), resource usage (CPU, memory, battery), stability (crash rates, ANR), and UX metrics (TTI, scroll lag). Network-specific metrics like data sync and offline capabilities also matter. Google reports a 27% boost in conversions when load time improves by 1 second. Etelligens integrates these metrics into automated suites, helping identify and resolve issues early while improving app performance and reliability.

Effective API testing tools include Postman, REST Assured, and Swagger Inspector for functional tests; JMeter and k6 for performance; OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite for security. Debugging tools like Charles Proxy and Fiddler help monitor API traffic. According to SmartBear, 57% of teams use three or more tools for coverage. Etelligens combines these with custom frameworks to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient API performance throughout development.

Best practices include testing on top-selling iPhones across screen sizes and iOS versions, focusing on current and previous iOS releases. Use both physical devices and simulators, and cloud platforms like BrowserStack for extended coverage. Automate with XCUITest and Appium, and test real-world scenarios like poor connectivity and interruptions. Etelligens builds efficient device matrices based on analytics to maximize test coverage while optimizing resources.

Penetration testing should be done before major releases, after key updates, and at least annually. For sensitive apps, quarterly testing is advised. Industries like finance or healthcare may require even more frequent tests. Etelligens recommends a hybrid approach: automated scans via CI/CD pipelines, plus scheduled in-depth tests, ensuring compliance and continuous protection per NIST guidelines. Regular testing reduces incident risks by over 60% (Ponemon Institute).

Common tools include Android Profiler, Xcode Instruments, Firebase Performance, New Relic, AppDynamics, and Dynatrace. For automation and load testing, teams use JMeter, Appium, Gatling, and HeadSpin. Kobiton reports 76% of teams use multiple tools for full visibility. Etelligens tailors testing strategies using the right mix of tools for each app, integrating them into the pipeline to monitor real-world performance and enhance user experience consistently.