Ranorex Studio vs SmartBear TestComplete Mobile comparison

Ranorex and SmartBear are both solutions in the Mobile App Testing Tools category. Ranorex is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.5, while SmartBear is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Ranorex holds a 8.9% mindshare in MTT, compared to SmartBear’s 0.4% 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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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Ranorex Studio and SmartBear TestComplete Mobile are key players in the test automation tools market. Ranorex Studio leads with its integration capabilities and customer support, while SmartBear TestComplete Mobile stands out with extensive features and value for money.

Features: Ranorex Studio offers strong integration with various tools, cross-platform testing, and customization flexibility for advanced test scripting. SmartBear TestComplete Mobile provides advanced reporting capabilities, extensive built-in libraries, and a broad range of testing functionalities that enhance testing efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ranorex Studio facilitates a straightforward deployment process and provides robust technical support, ensuring a smooth customer experience. SmartBear TestComplete Mobile has an equally efficient deployment process but is noted for its exceptional customer service responsiveness, providing proactive support.

Pricing and ROI: Ranorex Studio requires a higher initial setup cost but delivers substantial ROI due to its reliable performance and integration strengths. SmartBear TestComplete Mobile offers a more budget-friendly option with competitive ROI, appealing to users in need of extensive testing features at a lower initial investment.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ranorex Studio

Ranking in Mobile App Testing Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (14th), Regression Testing Tools (7th), Test Automation Tools (11th)

SmartBear TestComplete Mobile

Ranking in Mobile App Testing Tools

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Mobile App Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Ranorex Studio is 8.9%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartBear TestComplete Mobile is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Code Conversion is one of the great features because sometimes, the automation tool doesn't have the capability of maneuvering around two specific evaluations."

"The most valuable feature of Ranorex Studio is its user-friendly interface."

"Support is very quick. You can write to them and on the same day, they will respond. This is one of the best features."

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

"The solutions's regression testing is very important for our company, as is the continuous integration process."

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

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

"I like the recording function and Ranorex Spy."

More Ranorex Studio pros

"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."

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

"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."

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 we have updated the solution in the past there have been issues with the libraries. They need to make it clear that the libraries need to be upgraded too."

"For our purposes it requires integration with other products to get out the results in the format we want them. Adding this to the product could improve it."

"The object detection functionality needs to be improved."

"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."

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

"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."

More Ranorex Studio cons

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

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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)."

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

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

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

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

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Computer Software Company

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ranorex Studio?

Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ranorex Studio?

I'd rate it around five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, not too cheap but not overly pricey.

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What needs improvement with Ranorex Studio?

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What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete Mobile?

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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, however, it's just a test function for functional testing. I use TestComplete ...

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What advice do you have for others considering SmartBear TestComplete Mobile?

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.

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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

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