How We Test Apps Before Launch: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Releasing an app without thorough testing is like launching a rocket without checking the engine. At Pukotov, we take quality seriously. Every app — from MVP to enterprise-scale platform — goes through our detailed testing process to ensure stability, security, and a great user experience.

Here’s a breakdown of our launch-readiness checklist.


✅ 1. Functional Testing

We start with core functionality:

  • Does every button, link, and action work?
  • Are all flows (registration, login, purchase, etc.) working correctly?
  • What happens when users break the flow (e.g. turn off Wi-Fi mid-action)?

Tools we use: Manual testing, Espresso (Android), XCTest (iOS)


✅ 2. UI/UX Testing

Looks matter. We check:

  • Visual consistency on different screen sizes
  • Alignment, spacing, font rendering
  • Tap zones, gestures, animation smoothness
  • RTL (right-to-left) and accessibility support if needed

Tools we use: Figma design comparison, real device testing, accessibility scanners


✅ 3. Cross-Device & OS Testing

Your app may work great on one phone but crash on another.

We test across:

  • Popular devices: Samsung, Xiaomi, iPhone, Pixel
  • Different OS versions (iOS 14–17, Android 10–14)
  • Emulators + physical devices mix for accuracy

✅ 4. Performance Testing

Speed is a feature.

We monitor:

  • Launch time
  • Scroll smoothness (FPS)
  • Battery usage
  • Memory consumption and CPU spikes

Tools we use: Firebase Performance, Android Profiler, Xcode Instruments


✅ 5. Security & Data Testing

We ensure:

  • Secure storage (no passwords in plain text)
  • API validation & token expiration
  • SSL pinning where needed
  • GDPR/CCPA compliance
  • No sensitive data in logs

✅ 6. Offline & Edge Cases

Real users don’t always have full bars.

We test:

  • App behavior with no connection
  • Offline storage & sync
  • Airplane mode, limited 2G/3G conditions

✅ 7. Crash & Error Monitoring Setup

Before launch, we set up:

  • Crashlytics / Sentry
  • Custom logs for debugging
  • Real-time error alerts

So if something breaks post-launch — we’ll know first.


✅ 8. Store Readiness Review

We prepare for app store success:

  • Correct metadata, screenshots, and icon
  • No banned permissions (like background location misuse)
  • Privacy policy linked
  • Pass Play Store and App Store automatic review bots

🚀 Final Step: TestFlight / Internal Track Deployment

We distribute the app to beta testers and stakeholders:

  • Catch last-minute bugs
  • Gather real user feedback
  • Simulate production environment

Once passed, we flip the switch.

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