Built on Real Experience

We started AscendNova because we kept seeing mobile apps fail in ways that could have been prevented. After years of watching promising projects stumble over testing gaps, we decided to do something about it.

Why We Do This Work

Back in 2022, I watched a startup lose six months of work because their app crashed on older Android devices. They'd tested everything thoroughly — or so they thought. The problem was they only tested on the latest flagship phones their team used daily.

That's when it clicked. Most development teams test in bubbles. They use the same devices, the same networks, the same usage patterns. Real users? They're messier, more unpredictable, and far more diverse than any development environment can simulate.

We started AscendNova to bridge that gap. Not with fancy promises or revolutionary approaches, but with systematic testing that actually mirrors how people use apps in Taiwan and across Asia.

Our Simple Philosophy

Test like your users, not like your developers. Every device matters, every network condition counts, and every edge case someone will eventually discover.

Mobile app testing environment showing multiple devices

What We Actually Do

Three core areas where we help apps succeed in real-world conditions, based on what we've learned from hundreds of testing cycles.

Device Reality Testing

We test on the phones people actually own — including that three-year-old mid-range Android with limited memory that still represents 40% of Taiwan's mobile market.

User Behavior Simulation

Apps get used in ways developers never imagine. We test with shaky hands, interrupted sessions, background apps running, and all the chaos of real usage patterns.

Performance Under Pressure

How does your app perform on 3G networks during rush hour? When battery is at 5%? We test the conditions that matter most to user retention.

Various mobile devices used for comprehensive testing

The People Behind the Process

We're a small team that's been doing this long enough to know what matters and what doesn't.

Elena Thornfield

Chief Technology Officer

Spent eight years at a major Taiwanese tech company watching apps succeed and fail in real markets. Now applies that pattern recognition to help other development teams avoid common pitfalls before they ship.

Viktor Lindström

Head of Quality Assurance

Has a reputation for finding the bugs that slip past everyone else. Believes the best testing mimics real user behavior, not perfect lab conditions. Keeps a collection of older devices specifically for reality checks.

How We Work

We don't promise miracles or revolutionary breakthroughs. We promise thorough, methodical testing that uncovers problems before your users do. Our reports focus on actionable findings, not impressive metrics. And we're honest about what we find — even when it's not what you want to hear.