Testing Your App Within the Dashboard
The Tapcart dashboard includes a built-in app previewer that lets you see exactly how your app will look and function for your customers. Use it throughout the design process and before each app update to catch issues early.
In this article:
How to use the dashboard previewer
What to test
Previewer limitations
Next steps for device testing
How to Use the Dashboard Previewer
Log in to your Tapcart dashboard
Click the phone icon in the top-right corner
Click Tap to Play
The app will load in the previewer
The previewer renders a fully interactive version of your app that you can browse, navigate, and test.
What to Test
We recommend working through this checklist each time you make significant changes:
Navigation & layout
☐ Home screen loads correctly with your featured content
☐ Bottom navigation tabs work and lead to the correct screens
☐ Collections appear in the correct order
☐ Product pages display images, descriptions, variants, and pricing correctly
Checkout
☐ Add a product to cart and verify the cart page looks correct
☐ Complete a test purchase to verify your payment provider works with the native checkout
☐ Verify discount codes apply correctly
☐ Verify shipping options display as expected
Integrations & custom content
☐ Custom Blocks render correctly (if using Developer Tools)
☐ Web Bridge pages load and display properly
☐ Loyalty, reviews, or other integrated widgets appear as expected
Tip: We highly recommend completing at least one test purchase to confirm your checkout flow works end-to-end. You can refund the order afterward.
Previewer Limitations
The dashboard previewer is great for design review and basic functionality testing, but it has some limitations:
Push notifications cannot be tested in the previewer. You will need to use a real device with TestFlight (iOS) or internal test track (Android)
Performance may differ from a real device. The previewer runs in a browser, which doesn't perfectly replicate native app performance
Deep links and universal links cannot be tested in the previewer
Biometric features (Face ID, fingerprint) are not available in the previewer
For a complete test of the real user experience, follow up with testing on actual devices.
Next Steps: Device Testing
After testing in the dashboard, we recommend testing on real devices:
More Questions
Have questions about testing? Reach out through LiveChat in your Tapcart dashboard or email [email protected].