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BETALOBBY

Mutual Closed Testing Platform for Indie Developers

Team up, test each other's apps, and safely pass Google Play's 14-day closed testing requirement.

100% FreeZero Daily Screenshots12+ Real Testers

Paste this email into your Google Play Console closed test track

📖WALKTHROUGH
Google Play Console
1Google Play Console→2View app→3Test and release→4Closed testing→5Manage track
then select the Testers tab:
Releases
Countries / regions
Testers
Testers
Email address
​
Discard
💡
Save, submit for review on Google Play → once approved, submit your app on BetaLobby
You can add multiple groups. Your existing groups and testers stay as they are.

How It Works: 3 Steps to Production

No endless DMs or awkward tracking spreadsheets. Just a clean automated loop.

STEP 0101

Submit App & Choose Mode

Paste your Google Play opt-in link or package name, automatically verified by the system. Choose 16-Dev Team Mode or 1:1 Auto Pair.

STEP 0202

Zero-Screenshot Auto Verify

Download directly from Google Play. Simply switch back to BetaLobby to verify installation status natively in seconds.

STEP 0303

14-Day Closed Testing: Real & Effective

BetaLobby supervises the entire check-in workflow. Complete 14 days of closed testing to fully meet Google requirements and qualify to apply for production!

Why Stop Chasing Testers on Reddit & Discord?

Manual mutual testing is fraught with dropouts, ghosting, and burnout. BetaLobby automates the entire protocol.

FRICTION

Manual Social Group Testing

  • "Installed, please test back" — then ghosted or uninstalled immediately
  • Begging for daily screenshots and check-ins every single morning
  • Wasting hours coordinating only to find their device is "not compatible" with your app
  • Weeks of tedious coordination, only to fall short of testing requirements due to unexpected dropouts
AUTOMATED

BetaLobby Automated Exchange

  • 16-dev teams install each other — 15 real testers secured in one go
  • Native auto-detection upon app install — zero screenshots or manual checks
  • System-level compatibility filtering: smooth team installs & flexible pair fallbacks
  • Enforced TRUST score — ghosting or abandonment leads to penalty and bans

Two Cooperative Modes Tailored to Your Needs

Whether you are starting from zero or just topping up a few missing tester spots.

RECOMMENDED · FAST TRACK

Team Mode (16-Dev Team)

16 developers cross-install · 15 testers secured at once

Each team gathers 16 apps from 16 verified developers. Installation compatibility issues are pre-filtered, so everyone can install each other's apps seamlessly—exceeding the Google Play 12-tester requirement with a built-in safety margin.

T-042
ALMOST FULL14/16
+9
  • Meet the 12-tester threshold in one go
  • Pre-handled compatibility for seamless installs
  • High pass rate & 14-day mutual commitment
FLEXIBLE · INSTANT MATCH

Auto Pair (1:1 Instant Match)

1:1 Instant Match · Perfect for topping up spots

Instant two-way mutual matching. Hop in, match 1-on-1 with active developers, and test at your own pace. Perfect for niche device compatibility or topping up missing spots with safe fallback.

AUTO PAIR 1/3 MATCHES33%
23:48:15
MATCHING...
MATCHING...
  • Instant 1:1 mutual install
  • Smart compatibility matching & instant fallback
  • Shared TRUST reputation system

14-Day Streak · Native Testing Flow

Engineered to fully meet Google Play closed testing requirements. One-tap launch, native confirmation, hassle-free completion.

Google Play

Zero Screenshots · Native Tracking

Launch directly into Google Play; BetaLobby automatically confirms your daily check-in with zero hassle.

7×2 Visual Progress Matrix

Your 14-day streak at a glance. Clear status for completed, today, and upcoming tests.

Test App

♥♥♥♥
DAY 8 OF 14 // ACTIVE·HEALTHY
14-Day Progress7 / 14

The TRUST Protocol: Zero Free-Riders

A transparent accountability system ensuring every participant is a dedicated developer.

75/ 100 PTSPRISTINE

50 Base Score · Earn points through reliable testing · 0 PTS triggers permanent ban

INCENTIVE

+1 TRUST on Install

Install partner apps within the reservation window and verify to earn instant reputation points.

COMPLETION

14-Day Check-in Streak: Meet Testing Requirements

A quick daily check-in fulfills Google's 14-day closed testing requirement in full, settles your TRUST points, and qualifies you to apply for production.

DISCIPLINE

Penalties for Test Abandonment

Missed installs, early uninstalls, or dropping out midway triggers TRUST deductions. Low scores restrict matchmaking down to permanent suspension at 0 PTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.How many testers does Google Play actually require?

For personal developer accounts created after November 2023, Google requires at least 12 testers opted-in continuously for at least 14 days. BetaLobby's 16-person team provides 15 testers, giving you a safe buffer of 3 extra testers above the threshold.

Q2.Do I really not need to upload daily screenshots?

Yes, zero screenshots needed! BetaLobby interfaces with Android and Google Play test mechanisms to automatically verify installations and check-in statuses natively.

Q3.Does BetaLobby support paid apps or in-app purchases?

Yes! You can create a 100% OFF sale in Google Play Console (Monetize → App pricing → Sales) or distribute promo codes in BetaLobby to let partners install for free.

Q4.What is the difference between internal testing and closed testing?

Internal testing (up to 100 testers) is for quick QA and does not count toward Google's production access requirements. Closed testing (via the closed test track in Google Play Console) is the mandatory step: at least 12 opt-in testers must continuously test your app for 14 days before you can apply for production access. BetaLobby automates the closed testing phase.

Q5.What if another developer's device is incompatible with my app?

No worries! BetaLobby provides a dual-layer safeguard: First, Team Mode automatically filters device and OS compatibility barriers in advance, ensuring all members can install each other's apps smoothly. Second, for apps with specific Android versions or niche hardware requirements, Auto Pair lets you match 1v1 with compatible partners anytime, with safe unbinding and zero penalty if an incompatibility occurs.

Stop Stressing Over Closed Testing. Start Shipping.

Join indie developers who actually show up — pass Google Play's 14-day closed testing together.

Paste this email into your Google Play Console closed test track

📖WALKTHROUGH
Google Play Console
1Google Play Console→2View app→3Test and release→4Closed testing→5Manage track
then select the Testers tab:
Releases
Countries / regions
Testers
Testers
Email address
​
Discard
💡
Save, submit for review on Google Play → once approved, submit your app on BetaLobby
You can add multiple groups. Your existing groups and testers stay as they are.