endorsedOngoing

Likehoop: AI-enabled iOS Social App Development

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • AI and Machine Learning

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

127 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Likehoop

United States of America

Project Summary

Cubix transformed an early concept into an iOS social media app (Likehoop) that uses AI and Amazon Web Services. They implemented full-screen viewing, per-item multiple-like interactions, and performed server capacity upgrades on AWS. The app is live and market testing of v1.0 has been positive, enabling plans for rapid global expansion.

Key Challenges

Build an iOS app from an early-stage idea
Implement a full-screen view and per-item multiple-like interactions
Lack of resources for AR required an AI alternative
Scale server capacity on AWS to support growth

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile application
Full-screen content view functionality
Multiple-like interaction per content item
AI features (in place of AR)
Server capacity upgrade on AWS

Project Solution

Cubix took a napkin-stage concept and built a production iOS application, implementing full-screen content views and allowing users to like specific items within photos and videos. They delivered AI functionality (instead of AR), deployed and scaled servers on Amazon Web Services, and adjusted server capacity on schedule. The engagement included multiple project managers and developers and used Slack and Basecamp for communication.

Project Outcome

Version 1.0 market tests performed well with growing user responses globally
The app is live in the App Store and the first beta was delivered on time
The team met deadlines, supported rapid growth, and facilitated ongoing expansion planning

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app is live and the market has responded well during tests, which has opened the door to significant expansion. Cubix was flexible with their payment structure, sensitive to client needs, and dedicated to long-term success. They are pro-active communicators and take deadlines seriously.”
Anthony Coste
Co-Founder
Date: 06/22/2018