PlaytestCloud uses two separate recording systems to record player videos. Usually, PlaytestCloud will record the players using our standard playtesting recording method which works by sending them a secure build that includes our playtesting and security software.
However, when you test a game that is live on the Google Play Store with PlaytestCloud’s Competitor Testing, this test will be conducted using the PlaytestCloud App – which comes with its own specialties and limitations.
For a brief overview of what’s available on each system see the chart below:
| Standard Playtesting | PlaytestCloud App |
Use Case | All other playtest types | Competitor Testing |
Platform | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
Games | Uploaded as APK, AAB or Clickable prototype provided via a website link | Link to the Google Play or App Store page |
Screen / Gameplay recording | ✅ | ✅ |
Think-aloud audio recording | ✅ | ✅ |
Touch recording | ✅ | ❌ |
Remote build deactivation (Kill Switch) | ✅ | ❌ |