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Native Mobile Apps & PHP Website for Car Enthusiast Social Network

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

16 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Melbourne, Australia

Project Summary

Dikonia took over development of a social media app connecting car enthusiasts, delivering native Android and iOS apps and a PHP website. They revised an incomplete frontend design from a previous vendor, implemented social logins, user profiles, and location-based notifications, and provided responsive communication throughout. The vendor accommodated revision requests without extra charges, though testing/QA missed some device-specific issues that were later fixed.

Key Challenges

Replace a failing Eastern European vendor who delivered only partial frontend design and no programming
Build a social media app to connect car enthusiasts with complex vehicle-detail data capture
Implement social logins and location-based matching/notification features while accommodating mid-project design changes

Project Deliverables

Native Android app
Native iOS app
PHP website / content management system
User authentication via Facebook, Twitter, and email
Location-based user discovery and notifications

Project Solution

Dikonia took over development from a previous vendor, building native Android and iOS apps from an incomplete PSD and revising design and code based on client markups. They also developed a PHP-based website to manage content and update the apps. Core features implemented included social login (Facebook, Twitter, email) with email confirmation, user profiles capturing location and detailed car data, location-based matching and notifications, and event/meet organization functionality. The team adjusted to mid-project design changes and provided ongoing developer support.

Project Outcome

App launched in March 2018 and achieved some success despite limited marketing.
Initial release had device-specific bugs that were identified after launch and later fixed by the vendor.
Vendor met milestones, maintained daily communication, and accommodated revisions without charging extra.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

PHP
Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.25

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Dikonia compared favorably with a previous vendor in terms of transparency and responsiveness. Despite scope creep and timeline issues, Dikonia accommodated revision requests and communicated clearly. However, they could still improve their QA process.”
Anonymous
Co-Founder
Date: 08/16/2018