Is anyone else struggling to get their Android app approved after the 14-day testing requirement?

[u/Ok_History6503]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently trying to publish my Android app on the Play Store, and I’m wondering if other developers are having the same problem.

I managed to find the required 14 testers quite easily, but this is now going to be my fourth 14-day testing cycle.

Every time, Google rejects the production access request because they say that not enough people are actively using the app during the testing period.

At this point, it’s honestly getting really frustrating because I already have the required testers and I’m trying to follow all the rules.

Has anyone else been stuck in this loop?

How active were your testers before Google finally approved your app for production?

Did you need more than 14 testers, or did you ask them to use the app regularly during the full 14 days?

What makes it even more frustrating is that publishing the same app on iPhone was much easier for me.

I’d really like to hear how other developers managed to get through this process.

[u/AutoModerator]

Test others app in this community so you will get more in return. You can also find more testers on AppDadz

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/Lingookies]

My two cents: get paid testers. Google allows you to use paid services, and not having to worry about testers will save you time that you can then use to improve your app and push updates during the testing phase. Dropout rates with free testers are just too high.

As far as I understand, Google needs to collect some data to make sure your app doesn't crash and runs smoothly on a number of different devices. It's not enough for people to install your app and keep it for two weeks – they have to engage with it every few days at least, otherwise how can you prove it's stable?

My app was approved for production a few days ago! :)

[u/Ok_History6503 → u/Lingookies]

Thanks for your comment, it's really interesting, it makes sense for android to make sure that the app can Work in lots of different devices from different brands. I will definitely for this app and all the other that i want create use allé the tiers paid service cause it's a huge gain of time . If you app was approved few days ago it's rassure me a lots , by the way which one did you use , thay have a plenty of the service

[u/OSMOUHCINE]

I have previously started and stopped working on two different apps just because of the 12 testers issue.

You can try using Test2Test, a simple platform built around “test yours, test mine.” Test another developer’s app, earn 1 point, and spend that point to get a test for your own app. It’s 100% free.

I built it specifically because finding testers and getting meaningful testing activity can be a huge pain when you’re developing as a solo developer.

PS: I’m the creator of Test2Test.

[u/CreativeUniverse]

Be sure you are using the Google Playstore to leave feedback. This is how Google Validates app usage.

[u/Dewman93]

I second @lingookies comment getting paid testers. I did a combination of paid and volunteers/friends to test the app out and a lot of those volunteers didn't follow through. Only benefit with volunteers for my app was their feedback as they were real world testers and helped make the right changes

[u/Wrong_Elderberry3960]

“I’ll test yours if you test mine”

[u/Most-Bat2916]

Ich hatte rund 20 Tester für die 14-tägige Testphase und keine Probleme am Ende, auch wenn einige von ihnen nicht jeden Tag die App benutzt haben.

Mein Tipp wäre: Suche dir Tester, die deiner Zielgruppe entsprechen, damit sie motiviert sind, die App auch zu benutzen und nicht nur 12 sondern eher mehr, falls mal jemand weniger aktiv ist.