EVEREST Consulting Asia Ltd. announced on April 4 the launching of Beta Realm, the latest crowdsourced testing platform specifically for mobile applications and games.
Every developer wants to deliver and sell their product error and bug-free, but having in-house testers is costly for an indie or start-up studio and also insufficient to measure the real-world usage scenario of the app, the company said in a statement. “With Beta Realm, developers can soft-release their app even if it’s still on beta, assign their target audience, then users can start testing their product.”
In return for reward points that they can exchange for cash, “testers” will then provide feedback and bug reports for a certain period of time, according to the Web design and development company.
Beta Realm grants app developers and publishers free early promotion for their app. Developers can also have a preview of the reception of the app on a target audience, the Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region-based Everest Consulting Asia Ltd. said.
Through Beta Realm a tester can be an early adopter of great apps that have yet to be released in public. They don’t have to be a professional tester to be part of the tester pool. What’s more, they can earn points per bug that they report and exchange it for cash rewards.
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Beta Realm value for developers
- Cost efficient. No need to hire your own QA team bound by job contracts and you get to target a wide variety of devices owned by the testers themselves. No need to purchase or rent your own!
- Real world feedback from target users. Get feedback and reviews on your app from users you specifically defined, giving you reliable information that will directly affect the development of your app.
- Establish a fan base and followers. By having your apps tested at Beta Realm, you gain fans within their pool of testers, and users who will also be excited for the final version of the app to be released.
Beta Realm value for testers
- Earn money. By being an active and dedicated tester, you earn points which you can redeem as cash through your app feedback and reviews
- Access to up-and-coming apps. Be ahead and get the opportunity to be the first few to use and play apps yet to be released in the market.
- Take part in the app development. Get satisfaction that you have contributed in the development of apps that you like and being responsible for making it bug-free and 100-percent working. They invite you to visit and sign up on their new Web service at www.betarealm.com. Be part of their community at www.facebook.com/betarealm. If you experience any problems using their service or if you have any suggestions, please contact them at support@betarealm.com.