HockeyApp

Mobile app developers faced challenges in distributing beta versions, collecting crash reports, user feedback, and performance analytics across iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms.

HockeyApp delivered a unified platform for beta distribution, live crash reporting, user feedback tools, and test analysis, enabling faster bug fixes and better app experiences.

To add industry-leading Android and iOS crash reporting, beta distribution, and analytics capabilities, along with bringing the founding team to Microsoft.

Mobile app developers encountered significant hurdles in efficiently distributing beta versions of their applications. They also struggled to consolidate crash reports, user feedback, and performance analytics from various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. HockeyApp addressed these pain points by providing a comprehensive platform. This platform streamlined beta distribution, offered real-time crash reporting, facilitated user feedback collection, and delivered robust test analysis. By centralizing these functions, HockeyApp empowered developers to identify and resolve bugs more rapidly, ultimately leading to enhanced app experiences. Microsoft's acquisition of HockeyApp aimed to integrate its advanced mobile developer tools into Application Insights within Visual Studio Online, enhancing its suite of developer services.