// stack · appium · ios + android
Appium Mobile Test Automation — iOS and Android in one framework.
Appium is the industry standard for cross-platform mobile UI test automation. I build Appium frameworks with WebDriverIO or pytest, real-device + emulator coverage, page-object structure, and CI integration with BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
// pricing: Appium framework setup: $1,000–$5,000, 3–6 weeks. Real-device farm integration adds 1–2 weeks.
// deliverables
What ships at the end of a Appium engagement.
- ✓ Appium framework supporting iOS + Android in one codebase
- ✓ Page Object Model adapted for mobile (gesture helpers, native locators)
- ✓ Real-device + emulator configuration via BrowserStack / Sauce Labs
- ✓ Allure or HTML reporting
- ✓ GitHub Actions / GitLab CI workflow with parallel device matrix
- ✓ Test-data fixtures for app state (login, onboarding, deep links)
- ✓ Architecture documentation + team handoff session
- ✓ 30 days of post-delivery support
// when_to_use
Appium is the right pick when…
- ✓ Native iOS + Android apps that need shared test logic
- ✓ Hybrid apps using React Native, Flutter, or Ionic
- ✓ Cross-device coverage where real-device farms are part of the workflow
- ✓ Teams with budget for BrowserStack / Sauce Labs / pCloudy
// when_to_skip
Pick something else when…
- ✗ Pure web apps with mobile-responsive layouts (use Playwright with mobile viewport)
- ✗ Apps where unit / integration tests cover the critical paths
- ✗ Cost-sensitive teams with no budget for real-device farms
// deep_dive
Read the Appium guides.
// faqs
Common questions about Appium engagements
// other_stacks
Ship a Appium suite that doesn't flake.
Fixed scope. Documented proposal up front. Full source on delivery. 30 days of post-delivery support.