endorsedOngoing

iOS Novel-Publishing App Redevelopment & Redesign

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

85 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 July 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Austin, United States of America

Project Summary

Creativa Consultores was brought in to fix and finish an iOS novel-publishing app after a previous vendor failed, performing roughly 25% new development and 75% redesign. The app uses Firebase and SQL to let users create accounts, upload and manage writing (split into 625-word increments), and monetize those increments. The team completed the app to meet the published launch deadline and continues to provide maintenance; the client praised their communication and responsiveness.

Key Challenges

Build an iOS app to act as a publisher and avoid traditional publisher revenue splits
Replace a failed vendor and fix a poorly designed product
Implement user accounts and a content management portal integrated with Firebase/SQL
Split uploaded writing into 625-word increments and enable per-increment payments

Project Deliverables

Redeveloped iOS app
Redesigned user interface
Backend integration with Firebase and SQL
Ongoing maintenance and support

Project Solution

Creativa Consultores' CIO César redeveloped the iOS app, performing about 75% redesign work and 25% new development. He worked with a UI specialist (hired by the client), joined late in the timeline, completed the app by the published launch deadline, and continues to provide maintenance and support.

Project Outcome

Met public launch deadline through intensive work
App has been stable with rare crashes
Strong communication and reliable project management

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Creativa Consultores was incredibly hardworking, successfully fixing and rebuilding the app in the short window. Communicative and honest, they had a tireless work ethic that made them seem like a true partner.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 02/03/2020