No Bugs Found in Plaud: AI Note Taker for Android
Plaud: AI Note Taker
Plaud is an innovative platform that maximizes the effectiveness of AI by providing users with a helpful note-taking companion. Trusted by 1.5 million users, Plaud delivers a significant boost to personal productivity.
The QAwerk team tested the Android Plaud app without the actual Plaud device, and we were impressed with its core functionality and architectural stability. From a usability perspective, the application appears well-organized and intuitive. The transcript reader provides a clean experience with both ‘Sources’ and ‘Notes’ tabs, and the ‘Discover’ section offers useful templates and categories. We’d also like to note that the ‘Help & Support’ flows provide effective guidance for new users.
Overall, the Plaud application shows solid design and stable behavior in the pre-device onboarding stage. After thorough testing with over 100 test cases run, we are happy to report that we found no bugs in the Plaude Android app. See our findings below.
3.6
version tested
16
hours spent testing
>100
test cases run
0
bugs found
No bugs found when verifying that transcript list displays correctly
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘All files’ screen.
- Observe the list of files.
- Tap on any transcript item.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The file list should properly display the titles, timestamps, and durations of each file.
- When selecting a transcript, the application should seamlessly navigate to the corresponding transcript detail screen without crashing.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
No bugs found when verifying that audio playback and controls are functional
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open a transcript file.
- Ensure the ‘Sources’ tab is active.
- Tap the ‘Play’ button.
- Tap the ‘Pause’ button.
- Use the ‘15s forward/back’ buttons.
- Drag the timeline for the ‘Seek’ function.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The audio should start and stop correctly.
- The ‘15-second’ controls should perform the expected jumps.
- The ‘Seek’ function should successfully update the playback position.
- There should be no UI freezes or crashes.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
No bugs found when verifying seamless switching between ‘Sources’ and ‘Notes’ tabs
Precondition:
- Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
- The transcript includes both ‘Sources’ and ‘Notes’ content.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open the transcript.
- Tap the ‘Notes’ tab.
- Tap the ‘Sources’ tab.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The content should update according to the selected tab.
- The tab navigation should be smooth, with no blank or error states.
- Tapping the ‘Back’ button should redirect to ‘All files’.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
No bugs found when verifying that summary dropdown options are accessible in ‘Notes’
Precondition:
- Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
- Ensure the ‘Notes’ tab contains summary categories (examples include ‘Summary’, ‘Power Dynamics’).
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open a transcript.
- Navigate to the ‘Notes’ tab.
- Tap the ‘Summary’ dropdown.
- Select another category (e.g., ‘Power Dynamics’).
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The dropdown should open upon interaction.
- The selected summary type should be displayed.
- The system should not display any error messages or loading loops.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
No bugs found when verifying that ‘Discover’ section templates and categories load correctly
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Discover’ section.
- Observe ‘Top this week’ templates.
- Open a category (e.g., ‘General’).
- Open any template.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- Templates and categories should load without issues.
- Template details should be displayed correctly without any errors.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
No bugs found when verifying that ‘Private Cloud Sync’ toggle and related options function correctly
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Private Cloud Sync’ section.
- Toggle the ‘Enable Private Cloud Sync’ ON and OFF.
- Tap the’Manage storage’ button.
- Tap the ‘Delete recordings from the cloud’ option.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The ‘Private Cloud Sync’ toggle should visually update its state between ON and OFF.
- The ‘Manage Storage’ should open without causing an application crash.
- Selecting the ‘Delete recordings from the cloud’ option should open the expected screen.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
No bugs found when verifying that ‘Integrations’ page and ‘Copy’ link function correctly
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Integrations’ screen.
- Observe the list of integrations (Notion, Gmail, Drive, Teams, etc.).
- Tap the ‘Copy’ link.
- Paste the link into any text field (validation step).
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The logos for integration options should be displayed correctly.
- The ‘Copy’ link should successfully copy the URL to the clipboard.
- No system crashes or UI hangs should be observed.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
No bugs found when verifying that ‘Suggestion/Comment’ submission flow functions correctly
Precondition:
- Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
- The feedback hub must be accessible.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Send suggestion’ feature.
- Type any valid text into the comment input field.
- Tap the ‘Add comment’ button.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The comment input field should accept the typed text without any issues.
- The ‘Add comment’ button should successfully trigger the expected behaviour, whether it is to post the comment or display a message regarding the account/plan requirements.
- The system should not crash or produce a stack trace.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
No bugs found when verifying that referral link generation and social share sheet function correctly
Precondition:
- Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
- The ‘Referral’ page must be accessible.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Referral’ screen.
- Tap the ‘Copy my link’ button.
- Open the system clipboard to verify the link exists.
- Tap any social icon (e.g., Facebook).
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The referral link should be copied to the clipboard.
- The social media share sheet should open once a social media icon is selected.
- Returning to the app should not cause the session to crash.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
No bugs found when verifying navigation into ‘Support Policy’ via WebView
Precondition:
Sign in to ‘Plaud’.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Navigate to the ‘Help & Support’ section.
- Tap the ‘Support Policy’ button.
- Inspect the loaded web content.
- Tap the ‘Browser back’ or ‘App back’ buttons.
Environment:
OS: Android 16
Device: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Result:
- The web content should load seamlessly within the WebView.
- The cookie banner (if present) should be functional.
- Tapping the ‘Back’ button should return users to the app with no issues.
Actual Result:
Bug not found.
BUG EXAMPLE:
I conducted functional and usability testing of the Plaud Android application, covering all core features when the application is not connected to a physical Plaud device. Within the accessible flows, the application demonstrated stable behavior. Core elements such as transcript viewing, audio playback, summary, and notes navigation worked as expected. No crashes or blocking functional defects were observed during these scenarios, indicating good overall stability and a mature UI architecture.
No Bugs Found!
We tried to find bugs in this product but failed to spot any. While we still believe no software is 100% free of bugs, this app contains no critical or apparent defects that could negatively impact the user experience. 
