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Pluhg iOS Social Networking App Development

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

22 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 February 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

65/100

Good

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Client

Pluhg

United States of America

Project Summary

An entrepreneur developed Pluhg, a professional networking iOS app that enables introductions without sharing personal details. The client hired Applaudo to build the app end-to-end — including front-end UI, application coding, and backend database work. Applaudo delivered core features and the codebase for paid milestones, but the app suffered crashes, login and notification failures, and missing feature logic; the client ultimately discontinued the engagement.

Key Challenges

Build the app end-to-end including front-end, backend, and database.
Create a simple, intuitive UI enabling users to reach tasks within 2-3 clicks.
Implement complete feature logic (eg upload/delete and checkbox actions) and reliable core functionality such as login and notifications.
Ensure app stability to prevent crashes reported by beta testers.

Project Deliverables

iOS app
Front-end user interface
Codebase for paid deliverables
App releases and builds

Project Solution

Applaudo was engaged to design the front-end user interface and implement the app's code between the front-end and the backend database, with an emphasis on a simple, intuitive UX allowing users to reach tasks within 2–3 clicks. They developed and released builds of the iOS app, implemented core contract-specified features (such as media upload and UI elements), and delivered the codebase corresponding to paid milestones.

Project Outcome

The partnership ceased and the client discontinued the relationship.
The delivered app was incomplete and did not meet expectations for performance, quality, or features.
Applaudo delivered the codebase for the paid deliverables.
The client had invested about $33,000.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

1.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The partnership ceased after the client felt nickel-and-dimed too much for features assumed to be implied in the scope agreement. The incomplete app didn't meet expectations for performance, quality, or features. Applaudo delivered the code-base for the paid deliverables.”
Aleeta Bell
Founder
Date: 12/13/2016