> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/usability-tests/what-are-usability-tests-in-dscout/usability-testing-features-by-device.md).

# Usability testing features by device

Dscout offers several options for conducting a usability test. For example, you can choose to run your test on a desktop or mobile device. And when testing on mobile devices, you can record using an in-app view (recording only in the Dscout app) or an external view (recording everything on a participant's screen even outside the Dscout app).

Here's a breakdown of what features are available across these devices and recording options:

| Feature                                                          | Desktop                               | Mobile (In-app view)                     | Mobile (External view)                   |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Task # limits**                                                | 15                                    | 15                                       | 15                                       |
| **Task duration limits**                                         | None                                  | None                                     | None                                     |
| **Photo question**                                               | No                                    | No                                       | No                                       |
| **Video question**                                               | No                                    | No                                       | No                                       |
| **Task follow-ups**                                              | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes                                      |
| **Talk-out-loud question**                                       | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes                                      |
| **Recording options**                                            | Face, screen, audio                   | Face, screen, and audio                  | Screen and audio                         |
| **Continuous recording**                                         | Yes                                   | Yes, up to 40 minutes of total recording | Yes, up to 40 minutes of total recording |
| **Time on task**                                                 | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes                                      |
| **Self-reported task success validation**                        | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes                                      |
| **Automated task success validation**                            | Yes (Figma prototype or website URL)  | Yes (Figma prototype or website URL)     | Yes (Figma prototype or website URL)     |
| **Single ease question (SEQ)**                                   | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes                                      |
| **Click data**                                                   | Yes                                   | Yes                                      | Yes (integrated Figma prototype only)    |
| **Heatmaps**                                                     | Yes (integrated Figma prototype only) | Yes (integrated Figma prototype only)    | Yes (integrated Figma prototype only)    |
| **Visualization of finger taps and swipes over video recording** | No                                    | Yes                                      | No                                       |

For more information on building a usability test, see [Create a usability test](/usability-tests/create-a-usability-test.md).


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