Ranorex Studio vs SmartBear TestComplete Mobile vs TestObject comparison

Ranorex and SmartBear are both solutions in the Mobile App Testing Tools category. Ranorex is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while SmartBear is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0. Ranorex holds a 8.8% mindshare in MTT, compared to SmartBear’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Ranorex users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.

Ranorex Studio

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95% willing to recommend

SmartBear TestComplete Mobile

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100% willing to recommend

TestObject

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134 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Ranorex Studio, SmartBear TestComplete Mobile, and TestObject based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Mobile App Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Ranorex Studio is 8.8%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartBear TestComplete Mobile is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TestObject is 1.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile App Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ranorex Studio	8.8%
SmartBear TestComplete Mobile	1.0%
TestObject	1.3%
Other	88.9%

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Aws V

IT Team Leader -Automation Manager at Citco

Good data security, allowing local installations to prevent data from going to the internet

There were a lot of issues we faced. One notable improvement would be better API integration within the tool itself, as we still rely on external tools like Postman. Additionally, expanding language support beyond C#, Java, and JavaScript to include Python would be beneficial. An AI feature that automatically detects automation object properties and suggests actions would be a great addition. So, in future releases, AI solutions for automated property identification would be helpful.

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AhmedAllalen

Development team leader / APPR at a government with 501-1,000 employees

Clicking playback and detecting application needs improves functionality

There are complaints about not detecting all objects in the browser. I have to check and verify, and sometimes I have to bypass certain steps, which is a problem. I need to check the solution to understand why it's too detailed to detect or think of the browser. I use Chrome. Sometimes in Chrome, it doesn't detect certain elements in the web application. That's the problem. Also, when I run tests, I cannot export different types of logs in the same document. When I run different tests, it provides different logs, and these logs cannot be put in the same document. I have to compile them manually. Additionally, the tool can manage WinRamp scripts. I would say SilkTest also allows me to run tests, and I can challenge the sequencing, but it doesn't always do this correctly.

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RajeevSAwant

Head Automation CoE at Truglobal

Low-code testing platform used for API and visual testing as well as AI-based scriptless automation

This solution is very easy to use and this is one of the solutions best features. It has integrated seamlessly with our framework and provides very wide coverage. It offers very comprehensive reporting and allows us to drill down to the various levels of the automation and respective application performance. What TestObject provides is not available from other service providers. The kind of detailed reporting provided is very good.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like the recording function and Ranorex Spy."

"The scalability is very good. It's probably one of the better tools I've seen on the market."

"Easy integration with CI Tools like Jenkins, TFS, and TeamCity."

"Object identification is good."

"The solution is intuitive and pretty self-sustaining. You don't need a lot of help with it in terms of setup or assistance."

"The solution is fast and includes built-in libraries that record and playback."

"The solution is stable."

"This is a powerful, reliable and versatile all-around application testing suite."

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"The features I find most valuable is the automatic remapping of aliases, because it is really helpful."

"It is very effective for detecting breaks and also for verifying the needs of the application before deploying it or when introducing a new product."

"I like that it offers internal methods for supported controls. It is very easy to code the tests. Object Spy is also a good feature."

"TestObject have released new capabilities that have helped us to provide a comprehensive solution to our end customers. Customers do not need to provide upfront investment in mobile devices as these are pretty costly."

Cons

"Part of the challenge is that Ranorex's support is over in Europe, so we can't get responses on the same day. If we had support in the United States that was a bit more timely, that would be helpful."

"When Ranorex is upgraded, the compatibility with other projects, in version control, in-house or on-premise, fails on occasion. However, overall, the stability is good."

"We are mainly working for manufacturing OEMs but the integration is not available. It would be a benefit if they built one integration tool for all the Teamcenter home servers and software as the main PLM data source. It is a simple process at this time, the integration could be made easier."

"The solution's technical support team could be responsive."

"Other OS Support, Ranorex Spy performance improvement (Especially for Silverlight controls)."

"Ranorex is used in Windows while other solutions, for example, Katalon Studio, are cross-platform. (But in my opinion, overall, Ranorex is better)."

"Binding to other sources is very good but the object recognition in .NET desktop applications often doesn't work."

"If there are many queries on the web page, Ranorex will not render the page correctly. I had about 1,000 queries on the page, and the solution was not able to handle it."

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"There are complaints about not detecting all objects in the browser."

"The mapping is pretty complicated because there are a lot of controls that are the same and if you have a long name with the object mapping it is easy to get confused."

"It is very difficult to use the aliases on old software."

"In a future release, we would like to have the ARML model included."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing fees depend on the number of users."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"We paid €3,000 (approximately $3,300 USD) for this solution. When you add the runtime licenses it will be €3,500 (approximately $3,900 USD)."

"There are several types of licenses and you need to choose depending on your needs and level of usage."

"Our company has one license per user with each costing two lakh rupees."

"This solution is a more expensive solution compared to some of the other competitors."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Government

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	23

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What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete Mobile?

There are complaints about not detecting all objects in the browser. I have to check and verify, and sometimes I have...

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What is your primary use case for SmartBear TestComplete Mobile?

The application is smaller than the transaction applications. It's a very delicate, complex application. Now I use it...

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It's straightforward to use. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Overview

Ranorex is a leading software development company that offers innovative test automation software. Ranorex makes testing easy, saves time in the testing process and empowers clients to ensure the highest quality of their products. Its flexible tools and quick ROI make it the ideal choice for companies of virtually any size – and this is why thousands of clients in over 60 countries trust in its excellence.

Ranorex

AUTOMATE UI TESTING FOR ANY IOS OR ANDROID APP

Use script-free record and replay or choose from six languages, including Python and JavaScript, to create test automation scripts. Record repeatable and consistent gestures across any mobile device. Get full device control when creating automated UI tests. There is no modify or jail-break the app.

Separate the UI object identification from the test logic to build stable, easy-to-maintain automated tests. Seamless integration available with build server, source control systems, and defect management tools allows you to run automated mobile UI tests around the clock.

SmartBear

Everyone hates bugs. That’s why TestObject – an in-the-cloud, all-you-need testing tool – was founded in 2012. App quality has a major impact on your apps’ success but massive fragmentation of operating systems and mobile devices makes it hard for developers to test and guarantee the functionality of apps under different conditions. This is where TestObject comes to play. The company from Brandenburg, Germany provides a cloud platform with numerous real Android and iOS devices, accessible directly from your browser. Developers can upload their apps onto devices and see if and how they work. Along with the devices TestObject provides several testing tools to check the app’s functionality from all angles. Test more, worry less.

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Sample Customers

Siemens, TomTom, Adidas, Canon, Lufthansa, Roche, Cisco, Philipps, Dell, Motorola, Toshiba, Citrix, Ericsson, sage, Continental, IBM, Credit Suisse, Vodafone

Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit

BW Bank, Telefonica

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