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Flutter Mobile App for Kenyan Home Service Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

9 months

Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date

1 March 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Mama Fua Digital Ltd.

Kenya

Project Summary

Idea Usher developed a Flutter-based iOS and Android app for a hospitality & leisure startup in Kenya to connect home service providers with customers. They provided the customer journey, UI screenshots, backend infrastructure on AWS, and supported app publishing to the App Store and Play Store. The client praised the app’s simplicity and usability for low-income users and highlighted the team's communication and reliability.

Key Challenges

Create an affordable app enabling unemployed youth in Kenya to find home help and home service jobs.
Implement provider location functionality.
Integrate a homegrown payment service instead of international payment providers.
Obtain affordable outsourced development and guidance for a first-time app team.

Project Deliverables

iOS and Android apps
Flutter-based cross-platform app
Backend system and infrastructure (AWS)
Customer journey diagrams and screenshots
App Store upload and publishing support

Project Solution

Idea Usher designed and built a cross-platform mobile application using Flutter for Android and iOS, provided customer journey mapping and UI designs, and implemented the backend infrastructure (including AWS) to support the app. They assisted with App Store submission and troubleshooting, and provided ongoing after-service support. The team communicated via Zoom, Google Meet, and Slack and consisted of about six people, with three primary contacts.

Project Outcome

Met deadlines and successfully published both apps.
Delivered a high-quality, easy-to-use app that worked well for low-income users.
Provided after-service support through February 15, 2022.

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud

Tech Stack

Flutter
Android
iOS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client was satisfied with Idea Usher’s high-quality work and service — the application was professional-looking and easy to use. The team was communicative, well-organized, and willing to accommodate the client without charging more. Overall, they were friendly and trustworthy partners.”
George Ndirangu
Founder
Date: 01/09/2022