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Mobile app testing without the overhead.
Test a mobile app without installing an SDK in it. clip.qa records bugs on your own iOS and Android device (beta, request access) and drafts an AI bug report for you to review.
No SDK to integrate. Request beta access, record the bug, get an AI report.
The problem
The SDK tax on mobile testing
Every SDK-based testing tool adds friction before you can report a single bug.
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SDK installation
SDK tools like Luciq (formerly Instabug) and Shake need the SDK built into your app. That means code changes and a new build before a bug can be reported.
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Build dependencies
SDKs add weight to your binary, introduce potential conflicts, and create another dependency to audit for security and compliance. Every update requires rebuilding.
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Can't test competitor apps
SDK tools only capture in apps where the SDK is built in. To report a bug in a build you cannot rebuild (a vendor app, a competitor app, an APK from another team), clip.qa records from outside the app (beta, request access).
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Enterprise lock-in
Once an SDK is embedded in your codebase, switching tools means ripping it out. Enterprise testing platforms use this to justify $100+/seat pricing because migration costs are high.
The clip.qa approach
How clip.qa is different
clip.qa works at the OS level. No SDK means no limitations.
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No SDK
No SDK to integrate. Request beta access, sign in, grant the screen-recording permission, and record.
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Record from device
Screen record directly on your phone. clip.qa captures device info, OS version, network state, and timestamps automatically.
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Works on ANY app
Your app, competitor apps, third-party integrations, pre-release TestFlight builds. If it runs on your phone, clip.qa can test it.
Platform Support
iOS and Android
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iOS
Beta, request access
Request iOS beta access. Works on iPhone and iPad. Supports iOS 16+ and all native, React Native, Flutter, and Expo apps.
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Android
Beta, request access
Request Android beta access by email.
What You Get
AI bug reports with full context
clip.qa's AI drafts a report for a developer or AI coding tool to review.
- Summary
- Login button unresponsive on iPhone 15 Pro after entering valid credentials. Tap registers visually but no network request fires.
- Steps to Reproduce
- 1. Open app → 2. Enter email & password → 3. Tap "Log In" → 4. Button animates but nothing happens
- Device Context
- iPhone 15 Pro · iOS 18.2 · WiFi · 87% battery · App v2.1.0
- LLM-Ready Export
- Structured markdown to paste into Claude Code, Cursor or any AI tool, or read over MCP.
Integrations
Works with your tools
Paste bug reports directly into your AI coding assistant today. Native project management integrations are coming soon; until then, copy the report as markdown.
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Jira (coming soon)
- Linear (coming soon)
- GitHub Issues (coming soon)
Pricing
Enterprise tools cost $100+/seat.
clip.qa starts free.
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Free
$0
30 bug reports, 30 AI-assisted reports
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Team
$12.99/mo
Unlimited reports, 200 AI-assisted/mo
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Enterprise
Custom
SSO (coming soon), admin controls, priority support
Comparison
clip.qa vs other mobile testing tools
| Feature | clip.qa | SDK Tools(Luciq, Shake) | Cloud Testing(BrowserStack) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDK required | No | Yes | No |
| Test any app | Yes | Apps with the SDK built in | Apps you upload |
| Real devices | Your own device | Your own device | Remote device farm |
| AI bug reports | LLM-ready markdown | Varies by tool | Not documented |
| LLM-ready export | Yes (markdown, MCP) | Varies; Luciq and Shake have MCP | MCP for test runs |
| Starting price | Free | Luciq: no public price listed | BrowserStack Live from $12.50/mo billed annually |
Mobile app testing FAQ
Do I need to install anything in my app?
No. clip.qa works entirely at the OS level using your phone's native screen recording. There is no SDK, no code snippet, no configuration file. Request beta access to clip.qa, open the app you want to test, and start recording. It works on any app running on your device.
What devices are supported?
clip.qa is currently in beta on iOS (iPhone and iPad) running iOS 16 or later, and on Android. Request access by email at [email protected]. Since clip.qa uses OS-level screen recording, it works with any app framework — native Swift/Kotlin, React Native, Flutter, Expo, or any other — subject to OS limits such as FLAG_SECURE.
Can I test apps I don't own?
Yes. Because clip.qa doesn't require SDK integration, it can record bugs in apps on your device that you cannot rebuild, subject to OS limits such as FLAG_SECURE. This includes competitor apps, TestFlight builds, and apps distributed through enterprise programs (beta, request access).
How does this compare to BrowserStack?
BrowserStack provides cloud testing infrastructure with real devices and test automation. Its Bug Capture records web apps, including in mobile browsers, but not native iOS or Android apps, and it documents no AI summary. clip.qa records native mobile apps on your own device and drafts an AI report. BrowserStack Live starts at $12.50/month billed annually (100 minutes of live testing); clip.qa has a free plan. For teams that need both real-device testing and cloud device coverage, clip.qa complements BrowserStack rather than replacing it.
Test any mobile app in 30 seconds.
No SDK. No setup. Free to start. Request beta access and record your first bug report.