Test Beta iPhone Apps: iBetaTest.com
iBetaTest.com is a recently-launched site created to connect iPhone developers with beta testers for their apps.
iBetaTest.com is an iPhone beta tester community and an Application Store, with an idea to bridge the gap between developers and beta testers, help those stranded developers and apps denied by Apple in their own App Store by giving them ability to sell their apps on iBetaTest.com.
The process to become a tester is straightforward. Register you user name at the site, fill out out optional profile details and register your iPhone or iPod touch’s device UDID and you’re ready to beta test.
Developers registering a new beta specify supported devices, number of testers, an application description and testing instructions. Developers also have the option to offer incentives for tester participation (e.g., gift certificates or a free product license).An added benefit for developers is the sites rating system. As the site grows, this should make it easier to select testers with a proven track record.
- Once the beta testing has finished, the developer has a chance to rate the beta testers (1-5 star rating) and write a short note, which will become a part of Tester’s Testimonials Page (located right on their profile with all other info)
- Rating system is an interesting one, to say the least. Each star is 10 points. THERE WILL BE REWARDS for first testers to reach 200, 500, 1000, and so on points – and these won’t be shabby either! Stay tuned for more info on this.
The site was launched less than a week ago and is in Beta, so the app-to-tester ratio is still a bit off balance. It will need to attract more developers in order to achieve any momentum. Since there is currently no “shareware” model for iPhone apps, I could see this being an option for developers who want a way to give users an opportunity to preview their product that the app store doesn’t provide.
The site has not yet implemented the option for developers sell their apps through the site – this may be one of the features implemented during the Beta before it goes live. I’m not familiar with other sites offering this feature, so am eager to see how this will work.
What do you think? Is this something you’d use?
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