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MVP iOS App Development for LifeTripper

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

8 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

68/100

Good

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Client

LifeTripper

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Capicua developed an MVP iOS application that integrated Facebook and Instagram APIs and accessed device photos and geo-location to recreate trips. They translated the client's idea into specifications and provided end-to-end design and development services. The team delivered the product to scope and delivered acceptable timelines and quality, supporting the solo founder through weekly communication.

Key Challenges

Build an MVP capable of aggregating data from Facebook, Instagram, and mobile devices
Determine technical feasibility of integrating multiple third-party APIs and accessing device photos and geo-location
Deliver the full product for a solo founder with limited internal resources

Project Deliverables

MVP iOS application
Facebook and Instagram API integrations
Photo and video retrieval from mobile devices
Trip recreation feature using geo-location
Design specifications and UI/UX work
Website for a nonprofit (additional engagement)

Project Solution

Capicua developed the client's MVP iOS app from scratch, translating the idea into specifications and providing full design and development. They integrated external APIs (Facebook and Instagram), implemented retrieval of photos and videos from users' mobile devices, and built a feature to recreate trips using geo-location data. The team consisted of a designer and an iOS developer, with involvement from the CEO and CTO for oversight.

Project Outcome

End product met expectations for design and software performance
Scope and deadlines were met with minor schedule adjustments
Client was able to move forward and build their own team after delivery

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Fulfilling the established budget and scope, Capicua delivered on all requirements. They integrated changes smoothly mid-project and provided opportunities for executive communication. Their double offerings of development and design make them a high-quality choice for smaller clients and startups.”
Martin Canabal
Founder
Date: 02/09/2021