Functional vs. Performance Testing: Breaking Down Testing Priorities for Media Apps

People use media apps on a wide range of devices and networks. That means the app has to work well everywhere. Even minor issues, such as buffering or slow menus, can cause users to leave and write negative reviews.

Functional and performance testing both help catch issues before users notice them. But in media apps, where user expectations are high and failures are visible, teams often struggle to decide where to focus first.