endorsedOngoing

Social Photo-Album Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

58 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 October 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Miami, United States of America

Project Summary

Amalgama developed a React Native mobile app for a social-photo-album platform, delivering an MVP and iterating to a market-ready version while conducting beta testing. The vendor collaborated on design and implemented collaborative albums, profiles and social features for iOS and Android. Beta users gave very positive feedback, and the client praised the team's project management, responsiveness, and quick bug fixes.

Key Challenges

Build a mobile app focused on creating collaborative photo albums with a social-media twist

Project Deliverables

Mobile app (iOS and Android)
MVP
Beta testing program (college-student cohort)
UI/UX design and wireframes
Collaborative albums and social features (profiles, likes, comments, tagging)

Project Solution

Amalgama built the client’s mobile app for Android and iOS using React Native, starting from the client’s idea, wireframes, and specifications and collaborating on design. They developed an MVP and iteratively added features until reaching a market version. The team ran a two-month beta test with college students, handled ongoing bug fixes, and managed project communications (weekly calls, Slack, email) while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

Project Outcome

Thirty college students participated in a two-month beta test
Beta testers provided very positive testimonials and indicated intent to become full-time users upon launch
The app is performant with only minor bugs that were fixed quickly
The vendor met deadlines and worked within the client’s budget
High client satisfaction with project management, communication, and process

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

React Native
Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app performs as it should, and it's gotten very positive feedback from beta users. Moreover, Amalgama's development has had very few bugs, and they've fixed them quickly. The team excels at project management, organization, and communication. Their attentiveness and process also stand out.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 08/22/2022