endorsedOngoing

Subscription-Based Commerce Mobile Apps for DrinkTicket

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

117 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 November 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Virtual Pass

Atlanta, United States of America

Project Summary

AppInventiv developed native iOS and Android apps for Virtual Pass's subscription commerce brand DrinkTicket, designing a POS redemption-code solution to avoid complex middleware integrations. They also set up AWS servers and continue to provide enhancements and maintenance, and have helped the client expand into multiple markets.

Key Challenges

Need for native iPhone and Android apps and decision between native vs cross-platform
Complexity of POS integrations across many different systems and need to choose middleware or a simpler approach
Requirement for high-level architecture, detailed requirements, and design

Project Deliverables

Android and iOS mobile apps
POS redemption-code based integration (avoids broad middleware integrations)
AWS server setup
App store releases and ongoing enhancements and maintenance

Project Solution

AppInventiv evaluated native versus cross-platform approaches and recommended and implemented a native iOS and Android solution. They assessed POS integration options, recommended avoiding heavy middleware by designing a unique redemption-code workflow to work with existing POS systems, completed a pre-launch release in Jan/Feb 2017 and full store uploads, and set up AWS servers while providing ongoing enhancements and maintenance.

Project Outcome

Launched in multiple markets with about 60 partnered venues
Approximately 3,000 users and 1,700 paying subscribers
Stable AWS-hosted servers and ongoing maintenance support

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“AppInventiv provided culturally sensitive, service-oriented work. Their timeliness and responsiveness were notable from the first interactions and helped them win the business. Proactive research and planning helped move things forward in a timely manner.”
Srinivas Somayajula
Founder
Date: 07/18/2017