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Mobile Application Testing Services Market Share

ID: MRFR//7143-CR | 92 Pages | Author: Aarti Dhapte| November 2019

The global mobile application testing services market is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the dynamic landscape of mobile technology and the increasing demand for seamless, high-quality mobile applications. This market has been segmented based on types of testing services and industry applications, offering valuable insights into the prevailing trends and growth opportunities. In terms of testing services, manual testing holds a dominant position, accounting for the largest market share of 51.1% in 2018, with a market value of USD 1,632.85 million. The manual testing segment is projected to register a substantial Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.5% during the forecast period.


This indicates a sustained preference for manual testing services in the mobile application domain, highlighting the nuanced and complex nature of testing requirements. Manual testing services involve human testers carefully evaluating mobile applications to identify issues, assess user experience, and ensure overall functionality. While automated testing has gained prominence, manual testing remains crucial for scenarios that require a human touch, such as subjective evaluations of user interfaces and real-world user interactions. The continued significance of manual testing reflects the evolving challenges in ensuring flawless mobile application performance. In terms of industry applications, the Information Technology (IT) and telecommunications segment emerges as a key player, accounting for the largest market share of 30.7% in 2018, with a market value of USD 980.93 million.


This segment is projected to maintain a robust CAGR of 20.2% during the forecast period. The dominance of the IT and telecom sector underscores the critical role of mobile applications in these industries. The IT and telecom segment leverages mobile applications for various purposes, including communication, data management, and customer engagement. With the increasing reliance on mobile solutions within these industries, the demand for effective testing services to ensure application quality and reliability is on the rise. This trend is likely to drive sustained growth in the mobile application testing services market within the IT and telecom sector.


The overarching growth of the global mobile application testing services market can be attributed to the escalating ownership of smartphones worldwide. As of April 2019, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) estimated a staggering 5 billion mobile phone users globally. This increasing smartphone penetration has resulted in a surge in mobile application downloads and extended usage, creating a pressing need for robust testing services. Furthermore, the rise of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend among enterprises is contributing to the increased demand for smartphones and mobile applications across the commercial sector.


Businesses are increasingly relying on mobile applications for various functions, from internal communication to customer-facing applications. The critical role of mobile applications in business operations is propelling the need for comprehensive testing services to ensure optimal performance. The global mobile application testing services market is poised for substantial growth, with a projected CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2026. In 2018, North America led the market with a significant 38.0% share, followed by Asia-Pacific with 26.0% and Europe with 25.4%. The North American market's dominance is attributed to its well-established infrastructure, early adoption of mobile application testing services, and high technical expertise. Europe, too, presents a promising market due to increasing smartphone ownership, with companies outsourcing testing services to countries with technical expertise. These insights highlight the diverse factors contributing to the growth and evolution of the global mobile application testing services market, positioning it as a key player in the technology landscape.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation   2021
Historical Data 2021
Forecast Period   2022-2032
Growth Rate   13.1% (2022-2032

Mobile Application Testing Services Market


Mobile Application Testing Services Market is expected to reach from USD 6.215 billion in 2022 to 18.765 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period 2022 - 2032. Mobile application testing services refers to automated as well as manual testing techniques used to test mobile applications to enhance their performance, efficiency, and reliability; reduce time to market; and optimize the overall cost. These services include various types of testing processes such as functionality, usability, performance, compatibility, security, and compliance. Testing services help in detecting bugs or any other potential error in the application which might hamper its performance.The increasing ownership of smartphones and low operational costs and high quality associated with automated application testing are the primary factors driving the growth of the global mobile application testing services market. Based on the type, the Global Mobile Application Testing Services Market has been segmented into manual testing and automation testing. Mobile application testing allows enterprises to test their mobile applications for scalability, functionality, consistency, usability, and accessibility across multiple platforms on which the application runs. Manual testing requires human testers to perform testing of mobile applications. It gives a more accurate user interface (UI) testing of the application and automation allows the testing of a mobile application with limited human intervention.


Regional Insights


Global Mobile Application Testing Services Market, by Region, 2018 (%)


  Mobile Application Testing Services Market


Source: - MRFR Analysis


The mobile application testing services market, by region, has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. North America accounted for the largest market share of around 38% in 2018, with a market value of USD 1213.30 Million; the market is expected to register a CAGR of 19.1% during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest market in 2018, valued at USD 832 million; the market is projected to register the highest CAGR of 24.2%. However, the market in Europe was expected to register a CAGR of 18.3%. North America is expected to dominate the global mobile application testing services market in terms of market share during the forecast period as this region has been an early adopter of technology and has high technical expertise to develop various tools for testing mobile applications. Among the North American countries, the US accounts for the largest market share owing to the growing adoption of mobile applications and smartphones followed by Canada and Mexico.


Among the Asia-Pacific, currently China is dominating the market with a share of 40%, followed by Japan with a 28% market share. India is projected to register the highest CAGR of 27.1% during the forecast period in the mobile application testing services market due to the presence of a large number of mobile application testing service providers. Further, the rising need for automated testing tools to speed up testing process in countries such as South-Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia is also expected to boost the market growth in Asia-Pacific.


Companies Covered


The Key Players of the Global Mobile Application Testing Services Market are 

  • Testlio Inc

  • QA InfoTech

  • ThinkSys Inc

  • Qualitest

  • TestingXperts

  • ZYMR INC

  • Capgemini

  • a1qa software testing company

  • Indium Software Inc

  • Global App Testing

  • Accenture Plc


Latest Industry News


On Mar.28, 2023, AppsChopper, a leading software development company, launched its new Mobile App Testing as a Service (TaaS) platform, allowing users to outsource their software testing needs to experience professionals. Moreover, this service will help clients reduce the time and resources required to test their software while improving the overall quality of their products.


Clients can choose from various testing services, including functional, usability, performance, and more. AppsChopper will also work closely with clients to understand their testing needs and provide customized testing solutions to meet their unique requirements.


Market Segmentation



  • By Type — Manual and Automation.

  • By Industry — BFSI, IT & Telecom, Retail, Media, and Others.


Report Overview


Rapid Growth in Health & Wellness Apps will Boost the Mobile Application Testing Services Market Growth


The global mobile application testing services market is likely to witness significant revenue growth in future years. The growing use of smartphones and various smart & connected devices will drive the market growth. According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the mobile application testing services market is estimated to reach USD 18.756 billion by 2032 growing at a 13.1% CAGR throughout the review period (2022-2032).


The increasing demand for comprehensive mobile apps for a number of purposes defines the growing market landscape. Moreover, the rising uses of various mobile apps and emerging regions create significant market opportunities. Increasing adoption in various businesses influences mobile application testing services market growth. Increasing investments made in developing new technologies support the growth of the market.


Furthermore, rising uses of portable devices such as tablets and multimedia phones would support the market growth over the next few years. The growing demand for cloud-based computing technologies for several applications is a major trend positively impacting the market rise. The growing advances and adoption of cloud-based technologies in personal devices increase the market share. 


Many commercial businesses use mobile phones to improve productivity, safety, and mobility to help their employees to improve customer service while working remotely by staying in touch with customers and suppliers. This, as a result, increases the number of mobile phone users. Besides, the growing number of mobile device users creates the need for mobile applications to run the business efficiently. 


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  • What will be the growth rate by 2026?




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  • What are the strategies adopted by key players?



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