endorsedOngoing

Vertical Story SaaS MVP (Mobile & Desktop)

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Desktop Application Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

106 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 October 2017

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Cutnut

Hamburg, Germany

Project Summary

Ekreative converted designs and documentation into a functioning MVP for a vertical-story SaaS, delivering mobile (iOS/Android) apps and a desktop editor. They used a stack including JavaScript, Node.js, Swift, HTML and CSS, and implemented desktop functionality via Electron. The client praised the team's reliability, improved delivery estimates over time, and strong project management; the engagement began in late 2017 and is ongoing.

Key Challenges

Need for a provider to develop an MVP from an existing prototype

Project Deliverables

iOS app
Android app
Desktop software editor
Node.js backend
Front-end built with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Project Solution

Ekreative took designs and documentation and developed them into iOS and Android mobile apps and a desktop-based software editor. For the Android app and backend they used JavaScript and Node.js; the iOS app was coded in Swift and the desktop product was built using Electron with JavaScript, HTML and CSS. The team implemented feature work, QA processes and ongoing sprint-based development while communicating via Slack and Skype.

Project Outcome

Reliable execution with deliverables delivered and the project currently on track
Improved estimates and performance over time
Strong project management and consistent communication
Demonstrated team commitment, including overtime when needed

Platforms

Mobile
Desktop

Tech Stack

JavaScript
Node.js
Swift
HTML
CSS
Electron
iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Ekreative has proved to be a reliable service provider. They’ve handled the client’s stringent requirements well, and their project management has been effective. The team has demonstrated an impressive level of responsibility, with some teammates even working overtime for free of charge.”
Benjamin Ranft
CPO
Date: 11/05/2019