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Spot Mobile Apps (iOS & Android) for Social Dining Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Media

Duration

17 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 June 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Spots

Cambridge, United States of America

Project Summary

EBS Integrator developed two mobile apps (Android and iOS) for a social dining startup called Spots, building the backend, APIs and app designs. Both apps received positive user feedback and few bugs; the first app achieved app store ratings above 4.5. The vendor provided strong project management, clear communication, and iterative technical recommendations throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

Build iOS and Android versions of the Spot app
Integrate social networks (Facebook) and phonebook while avoiding duplicate profiles
Deliver a polished, low-bug product quickly during the startup phase
Implement classroom features (takeaways, voting, and an aggregate mood "barometer") for the second app

Project Deliverables

Android mobile app
iOS mobile app
Backend services
APIs
Designs and wireframes

Project Solution

EBS Integrator provided technical consulting and then designed and developed Android and iOS mobile apps, implemented backend services and developed the APIs. They also delivered UX/UI designs and adjusted wireframes to improve user experience, integrated Facebook login and phonebook import, and implemented messaging and classroom feedback features for the second app.

Project Outcome

High app store rating above 4.5 for the first app
Very few bugs and positive user feedback
Second project delivered on time or earlier than expected
Strong project management, responsiveness, and proactive communication

Platforms

Mobile
API/Integration Platform

Tech Stack

Android
iOS
RESTful API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Both apps receive positive feedback from users and were delivered with very few bugs. EBS is communicative and proactive. The team offered feedback and suggestions to their client, and were immediately chosen for a second project. They give the feeling that this is their only client.”
Makan Amini
Co-Founder
Date: 12/07/2016