Detox

What is it?

Detox is an open-source end-to-end (E2E) testing framework developed by Wix. It runs tests against real mobile applications, interacting with the UI as a user would, on simulators and emulators.

What does it do?

Detox automates user interactions such as taps, swipes, text input, and navigation. It synchronizes automatically with the app lifecycle to ensure deterministic tests, reducing flaky UI test behavior.

Where is it used?

Detox is widely used in React Native projects, mobile-first SaaS products, consumer apps, and teams that require reliable regression testing for complex user flows on iOS and Android.

When & why it emerged

Detox was introduced in the mid-2010s to address the instability of traditional mobile UI tests. It emerged to provide fast, deterministic E2E testing aligned with modern mobile development workflows.

Why we use it at Internative

We use Detox to validate critical user journeys in mobile applications. Its stability and close integration with React Native help us ensure release confidence and prevent regressions in production.