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Failed iOS App Development for Tech Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development
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Industry
Industry

Software Development

Duration
Duration

1 month

Budget
Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date
Start Date

1 July 2018

Team Size
Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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73/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapPortland, United States of America

Project Summary

ChromeInfo Technologies was hired to develop an iOS productivity/collaboration app from nearly completed wireframes and given access to sensitive IP. After quoting an initial price and signing agreements, the vendor demanded double the price and more sensitive information and completed no work. The engagement cost the client time and money, forced a trademark extension, and led the client to involve legal counsel.

Key Challenges

  • Develop an iOS app for launch in September 2018.

Project Deliverables

  • iOS app

Project Solution

The vendor quoted a price via Guru.com, issued a formal proposal, and signed IP agreements. The client provided 85% of wireframes and access to intellectual property (strategies, formulas, algorithms). Shortly after gaining access, the vendor retracted the initial price, demanded the fee be doubled, and requested additional sensitive information; no development work was completed.

Project Outcome

  • Completed zero work.
  • Forced the client to file an extension on their trademark application.
  • Caused the client to lose time and money and to involve a lawyer.

Platforms

  • MobileMobile

Tech Stack

  • iOSiOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

1star

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

The provider initially quoted a price and finalized the agreement, but after a month of discussions about the app's requirements, they requested double the original amount and additional information. No actual work was completed, resulting in wasted time and money and an unsuccessful collaboration.

Farah Aziza G.

Executive

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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