endorsedOngoing

Native iOS & Android Apps for European Ride‑sharing Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

117 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

86/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Mannheim, Germany

Project Summary

Daffodil Software built native iOS and Android ride-sharing apps for a European transportation startup, taking over app development from the client’s internal team. The vendor implemented driver tracking, rating and chat elements, integrated existing APIs, and added capabilities like push notifications. Project management and communication were described as above average, with rapid feature progress toward an intended launch.

Key Challenges

Needed to accelerate app development after receiving InnoEnergy funding
Backend and APIs were in place but required rapid front-end app development and API integration
Transition from hybrid to native apps with added functionality

Project Deliverables

Native iOS passenger app
Native Android passenger app
Native driver app
Driver tracking functionality
Rating system
Chat elements and SMS messaging integration
Push notifications
Integration with existing backend APIs

Project Solution

Daffodil’s team built multiple native mobile apps (passenger and driver) based on the client’s existing APIs, converting hybrid clients into native apps and adding new functionality. The engagement used a team structure of two full-time developers and a project manager who implemented driver tracking, rating, chat functionality, API integrations and push notifications while following an iterative/agile approach.

Project Outcome

On track for an aimed launch in late April
Rapid feature development, API integration, and screen production
Added push notification support and other new features
High efficiency and strong communication from the vendor

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The assigned project team performs well above average when compared to previous suppliers. Communication is never the source of issues and deadlines are rarely missed without merit. However, the importance of hands-on client supervision throughout the project shouldn't be underestimated.”
Alfred Swartzbaugh
Founder & CEO, Match Rider at Confidential
Date: 03/02/2017