Testing
3 simple methods to test Google Analytics 4 implementation in an iOS app
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In my previous post, I covered 3 testing methods for Android. Now, let’s turn our attention to iOS, the other major mobile platform. This post details 3 simple methods to test Google Analytics 4 implementation on iOS, including two methods that don’t require any developer assistance for setting up the testing environment. By the end, you’ll have the tools you need to confidently test iOS analytics implementation.
What you need
iOS phoneInstalled mobile appImplemented Firebase Analytics SDKPatience
Method #1: Google Analytics 4 (Firebase) DebugView
Prerequisites:
Your developer needs to add the command line argument in Xcode, build and share the app version with you. I recommend including this argument in all future app versions so you can test the implementation in every future release. I also suggest adding this argument to non-production versions of the app, like testing or development versions.
Command line argument:
On this link is step-by-step guidance for developer how to setup command line argument.
Once the argument is implemented, app published, you can download the app and follow the steps.
Steps:
Open Google Analytics 4 DebugViewOpen iOS mobile app and generate some hits - such as screen_view or try to tap on several elements.Hurray! You can see hits in GA4 debugView
Tip:
Some developers include a special menu in the development version of their app. You could ask them to add a switch that controls the argument values, allowing you to easily turn the debugView on or off as needed.
