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Biometric iOS & Android App for GSMA

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Telecommunications

Duration

7 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2020

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

GSMA

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

A nonprofit (GSMA) hired Fingent to develop a biometrics iOS and Android app to demonstrate mobile biometric verification for operators, focusing on voice, face, and fingerprint authentication. The app was developed between November 2020 and June 2021 and achieved its goal of attracting interest from mobile network operators; the client praised the app's UI/UX and Fingent's responsiveness and project management.

Key Challenges

Demonstrate biometric verification in low-tech environments and feature phones.
Implement voice, face, and fingerprint authentication that works with low camera resolution and limited-device capabilities.
Compensate for limited in-house development resources to build a full application.

Project Deliverables

Biometric iOS app
Biometric Android app
Voice verification feature
Face recognition feature
Fingerprint recognition feature
App store submission and approval support

Project Solution

Fingent developed a mobile biometrics application showcasing voice, face, and fingerprint verification for iOS and Android. The vendor led development (one person was responsible for the iOS and Android development) with a total team of about 12–13 people, ran weekly sprints and used a platform to track each stage of work, and supported app store submission and approval. The project formally ended in March 2021 but required additional time for app store approval, which was completed before closing the engagement.

Project Outcome

Achieved the goal of attracting interest from mobile network operators and mobile money providers.
Positive UI/UX feedback with no reported issues after launch.
Multiple inquiries and meetings requested following release.
Tasks were completed on time with organized sprint processes and responsive communication.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Fingent helped the client achieve their goal of calling the attention of mobile network operators. The expert team was also able to develop an app with commendable UI/UX. The client appreciates their flexibility in terms of working through a language barrier and adapting to an internal environment.”
Eudis Anjos
Software Innovation Specialist for Inclusive Fintech
Date: 06/15/2021