AstroFarm, developed by 42Gears, addresses the critical need for geographically distributed QA and DevOps teams to access a wide range of real mobile devices for developing, debugging, and testing applications. It provides a solution to the challenges of device accessibility, high rental fees associated with public device farms, and security concerns. By allowing organizations to enroll their existing Android and iOS devices, AstroFarm transforms them into a remotely accessible private mobile app testing lab. This platform facilitates both manual and automated testing, integrating seamlessly with popular open-source frameworks like Appium and Selenium. It supports comprehensive debugging capabilities with tools like Android Studio and Xcode, and offers real-time performance monitoring for CPU, memory, and data usage. AstroFarm is designed for convenience, efficiency, and optimal asset utilization, enabling businesses to maximize the return on investment of their owned devices by making them available 24/7 in a personalized testing environment. It is particularly curated for hybrid and fully remote enterprises, ensuring employees have full device access from anywhere while maintaining device security under the company's control. Furthermore, AstroFarm promotes sustainability by reducing e-waste and transportation costs.

Features & Benefits

• Private Device Farm Creation
  • Enables organizations to build a private mobile app testing lab using their existing Android and iOS devices, eliminating the need for costly device rentals.
  • Maximize ROI on devices you already own
  • 24/7 device availability
  • No need to buy same device model for each location
  • Reduces e-waste and freight transportation
• Remote Access & Collaboration
  • Designed for geographically distributed QA and DevOps teams, allowing remote access to devices from anywhere, supporting hybrid and remote work models.
• Comprehensive Testing Capabilities
  • Supports both manual and automated mobile app testing on real devices through integration with open-source frameworks.
  • Automation Testing (Appium, Selenium)
  • Debug Source Code (Android Studio, Xcode)
  • Performance Monitoring (CPU, memory, data usage)
  • Multi-Device View
• Device Management & Control
  • Provides robust tools for efficient management and control of devices within the farm.
  • Quick Device Enrollment (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • Remote Android Device Enrollment (wireless ADB)
  • Remote Device Control (Next-Gen Remote Control)
  • Device Review and Control (block/unblock)
  • App Management (install/uninstall)
  • Devices Grouping (standard/temporary)
• Security & Access Management
  • Ensures the security of testing environments and devices, with controlled access for team members.
  • Device Security in Your Hands (private cloud)
  • SSO Login Support
  • Access Control (contributor/user management)
  • Compliance (SOC Type 2, ISO 270001, HIPAA)
• Debugging & Analytics
  • Offers tools to accelerate the debugging process and monitor application quality.
  • Auto Capture Crash Logs (Android)
  • Custom Keys (map functions/scripts)