Test on real devices
Match your Roast with the platforms and devices your app needs.
BUILD · TEST · IMPROVE
Better apps start
with real feedback.
Real people. Real devices. Structured feedback. Test your app with the community — or build your reputation as a Roaster.
betaroast.BetaRoast interface previewACTIVE TEST ROUND
In testingAster Notes · first-run onboarding
Follow participants, tasks, and findings in one focused round.
2 / 3Joined
3Tasks
1Findings
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LIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Find your next beta test
Explore new tests, compare the effort and device needs, and join a round that fits.
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ONE PLACE FOR EVERY TEST
Keep every test moving forward.
See who joined, what they completed, and which findings need your attention.
Know who is testing
See participants, devices, and completed tasks in each round.
Follow every task
Keep assigned tasks and test results together so the next step is clear.
Turn findings into fixes
Review findings with context, respond, and carry the learning forward.
Aster NotesiOS test round
01 · Tester finds an issueSelected image is missing
ReportediPhone 15 · Attach photo
02 · Developer reviewsSee steps and observed result
AcceptedContext stays with the finding
03 · Improve the releaseFollow through to a fix
FixedOne shared status for everyone
WHY BETAROAST
Feedback you can actually build on.
Bring your beta to people who test with purpose. Every step is designed to turn a test session into a clearer next release.
Get structured findings
See task outcomes, reproducible bugs and actionable feedback together.
See work in progress
Follow participation and results from one focused dashboard.
Reward useful testing
Roasters build a visible record through completed contributions.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps from beta to better.
Start a community test, follow real progress and turn the feedback into your next improvement.
Example test journey · Aster NotesStage 01 / 04
01 — Set up
Decide what you need to learn
Define the app, devices, and tasks before opening a test round.
APP UNDER TESTWhat to try
Aster NotesiOS + Android
Create a note, attach a photo, then find the note again.
Required devices iPhone 15 Pixel 8
3 assigned tasksOpen for testers
BetaRoast is free to use during the community beta.Start a Roast
ONE COMMUNITY · TWO WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Better apps are a team effort.
Build something? Test something? There is a place for both here.
BUILD
For developers
Get clear, actionable feedback before your release.
- Real-device coverage
- Clear task progress
- Useful bug reports
TEST
For Roasters
Test promising apps and build a visible testing history.
- Test interesting apps
- Build a QA history
- Earn CP through contribution
ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS
How better feedback improves an app.
Explore stories from builders and testers that show how clear findings can guide the next release.
Finally, feedback I can act on
The report showed the exact step where the flow broke, the device used, and what happened next. That is the context I need to fix a beta quickly.
Maya P.Indie app developer · Task management app
A clear place to start testing
I knew which tasks mattered and could share a finding without guessing what the developer wanted. The whole test felt focused.
Arun S.Community Roaster · Reading app
Real devices reveal real friction
A screen looked fine in our simulator, but a smaller phone exposed the confusing step. Device context changed how we prioritized the fix.
Nina K.Mobile product designer · Wellness app
The dashboard keeps everyone aligned
I can see who joined, which tasks are complete, and what findings need attention. Nothing disappears in a long message thread.
Raj V.Startup founder · Booking app
Even a clean pass is useful
When everything worked, I could say so with the device and tasks recorded. A clear pass is more useful than silence.
Lin C.Community Roaster · Personal finance app
Less chasing, more building
Instead of asking testers for updates one by one, I can review task progress in one place and spend that time improving the app.
Daniel R.Android developer · Android productivity app
A better way to describe a bug
The structure prompted me for steps, expected behavior, and the actual result. My report became much easier to understand.
Somchai W.First-time beta tester · Travel app
Small details before launch
The test surfaced a confusing permission screen that our team had stopped noticing. A fresh perspective made the next build clearer.
Sofia L.iOS maker · iOS lifestyle app
Testing feels like a contribution
I can see my completed work in one profile. It feels good to know that a thoughtful test leaves a record.
Nadia A.Community Roaster · Language learning app
The right feedback at the right time
We asked people to try the new onboarding flow before polishing the rest. Focused tasks made the responses far more useful.
Ploy M.Product lead · Membership app
Simple enough to keep going
The brief told me what to install and what to try. I could focus on using the app rather than learning a complicated process.
Ken J.Community Roaster · Shopping app
A useful record for the next release
The findings did not end in a spreadsheet nobody reopened. They stayed tied to the Roast, ready for the next round of fixes.
Ivy N.Independent developer · Team collaboration app
REAL-DEVICE TESTINGAndroid
Pixel 8Android 15
Galaxy S24Android 15
Devices matched to this test
FOR ANDROID DEVELOPERS
Closed testing, with real testing.
Coordinate the people, tasks and timeline behind your Google Play closed test. Google makes the final production-access decision.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to start testing.
Clear answers before you publish a Roast or join one.
Still have a question? Contact usWhat is a Roast?
A Roast is a focused beta test. The developer shares a build, chooses the devices they need and writes the tasks. Roasters complete those tasks and submit their findings.
How do Roasters join a test?
Create a profile, add your device and browse open Roasts. You can join a Roast when your device matches its platform and a spot is available.
What if I do not find a bug?
That is useful information too. Complete the required tasks and submit a “No issue found” result with any context that helps the developer understand what you tested.
Does BetaRoast guarantee Google Play production access?
No. BetaRoast helps coordinate real testing and collect feedback. Google makes the final decision about production access under its own policies.
Can I use BetaRoast for iOS and Android?
Yes. Developers can create Roasts for iOS, Android or both, and specify the devices they want to hear from.