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Calabash test automation and migration to Appium
Keep legacy Calabash tests running. Move to Appium without losing coverage.
DeviQA provides Calabash test automation services for legacy iOS and Android suites, stabilizing existing tests and migrating them to Appium step by step. For BiznessApps, DeviQA tested on 30+ physical devices with Calabash and Appium and cut customer support issues by 50%.
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When you need
Calabash expertise
You have a legacy Calabash suite for iOS and Android apps that still guards your releases.
Your Calabash tests started failing after iOS, Android or Xcode updates.
You want to reuse your Cucumber scenarios instead of rewriting tests from scratch.
You plan a move to Appium and need fast feedback from regression during the transition.
You need to keep testing real user interactions like gestures, swipes and taps.
You lack in-house engineers who know both Calabash and Appium.
You want an open-source stack that is actively maintained.
Calabash test automation services
We support existing Calabash suites and move them to Appium so your mobile releases stay covered.
Calabash suite audit
We review your tests and estimate what to fix, keep or migrate first.
Migration to Appium
We move your scenarios to Appium, keeping Cucumber steps where possible.
Stabilizing legacy tests
We fix flaky Calabash tests so regression stays reliable during the move.
Calabash test maintenance
We update scripts for new app features across iOS and Android.
Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
We seamlessly connect your Calabash tests with CI/CD for faster, automated feedback.
Parallel run during migration
We run Calabash and Appium side by side until the new suite is ready.
Stuck with a Calabash suite nobody wants to touch?
Our engineers know Calabash and Appium, so they can keep your current tests alive and plan a safe migration.
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare giant
90%
Test coverage
1.6k+
Test cases created
X18
Faster regression testing run
Compass is the first modern real estate platform
85%
Test coverage
2k+
Test cases created
2.5x
Faster regression testing run
Arklign is a dental practice platform
95%
Test coverage
5k+
Test cases created
3k+
Number of critical bugs logged
Tipalti is a payment automation platform
12
Years of cooperation
100%
Covered performance
2x
Faster regression testing time
Xola is a booking system for tours and attractions
90%
Test coverage
3.2k+
Automation test scripts created
1-2h
Time of regression
Collaboration on your terms
Backed by 16 years of expertise, DeviQA offers three flexible models for Calabash support and migration to fit your project’s needs, timeline, and budget.
Staff augmentation
Hire Calabash and Appium engineers to boost your QA team with certified experts where you need them most.
Advantages:
Quick access to niche Calabash expertise
Zero overhead for hiring or onboarding
Full control over daily tasks and priorities
Best for:
Teams needing to quickly boost capacity without long-term commitments.
Dedicated QA team
Get a self-managed team focused solely on your project, with full transparency and long-term commitment.
Advantages:
Full alignment with your workflows and goals
Seamless integration with your internal team
Scalable resources as your project evolves
Best for:
Long-term test automation partnerships with evolving requirements.
Project-based outsourcing
Let us take full ownership of your Calabash-to-Appium migration — planning, execution, and delivery, all handled by our experts.
Advantages:
End-to-end responsibility with minimal management
Faster time to results with proven processes
Predictable costs and timelines
Best for:
Companies looking to delegate test automation and focus on core business.
Why choose us for Calabash test automation services?
Over 600,000 project man-days successfully delivered.
We take full accountability for our work.
A range of value-added services at no extra cost.
Free test trial. Try us before making any payment.
Our engineers are senior mobile automation engineers with hands-on Calabash and Appium experience.
With a 96% retention rate, we offer stable teams, compared to the industry average of 80%.
Extensive testing lab with a wide range of environments, platforms, and devices.
Access to a technology community of over 4000 QA engineers and experts.
Experience the DeviQA difference
From initial consultation to full-scale QA implementation, we deliver results.
Our approach to Calabash support and migration
We follow a proven 6-step process to keep your tests running and move them to Appium:
Suite audit
We assess your Calabash tests, app and CI to see what works, what breaks and what to migrate first.
Stabilization
We fix failing and flaky tests so your current regression can be trusted again.
Appium framework setup
We set up an Appium framework that fits your stack, platforms and workflows.
Scenario migration
We move tests in priority order, reusing Cucumber steps for clear, readable cases.
CI/CD integration
We run both suites in your pipeline until Appium fully covers the old scope.
Ongoing support
We maintain the new suite and update tests as your product changes.
Here’s what people are saying
about DeviQA
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“It was so easy to integrate your people with us and we didn't have any problems.”
Janosch Greber
VP of engineering at RealTyme
“DeviQA has always brought us really high quality candidates for us to be able to seamlessly mesh into our team.”
Danny He
CEO and founder at Soapbox
“You guys have always been genuine, flexible and personable.”
Ryan Austin
CEO and founder at Cognota
“In fact, they have been a part of our success story, helping us grow from six workers 11 years ago to about 1200 workers now.”
Raanan Tauber
QA manager at Tipalti
“They can take my lack of knowledge and I can trust that they will be able to produce something of value.”
Ray Alde
Co-founder & cto at Arklign
“To me, that's above and beyond, I did not expect that to be so smooth and so easy.”
Mark Levine
Chief product officer at CYDEF
“They know what they're doing because the people that they send to us are quality people.”
Charles Chase
Chief technology officer at Returnmates
“There is also very good follow up on the engineers and the job they're doing.”
Olivier Mayot
Chief technology officer at SimpliField
