qckfx vs Appium
Overview
Appium
Appium is a WebDriver-based automation framework supporting multiple platforms.
qckfx
qckfx is iOS-focused and built around deterministic simulator replay.
Key Differences
Platform Scope
Appium
Cross-platform (iOS, Android, web).
qckfx
iOS simulator.
Test Authoring
Appium
Scripted tests in JavaScript, Java, Python, etc.
qckfx
No scripting required; flows are recorded.
Verification Style
Appium
Assertion-driven.
qckfx
Replay-driven diffing across the entire recorded flow.
Coverage Expansion
Appium
Coverage increases by writing more scripts.
qckfx
Coverage increases by exploring the app (human or agent) and saving new flows.
When Appium Is a Better Fit
- —You need cross-platform parity.
- —You already rely on WebDriver infrastructure.
When qckfx Is a Better Fit
- —You want deterministic replay.
- —You want PR-level behavioral visibility.
- —You want to avoid maintaining automation scripts.
See How It Works
Watch qckfx record and replay a real simulator session — no test code required.
How qckfx worksDocumentation
Get started with recording your first flow, setting up MCP for agent workflows, and more.
Read the docs