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Mobile MVP Development for Independent Music Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

7 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

RairPlay

Chicago, United States of America

Project Summary

Idea Usher built an MVP mobile app for an independent music platform using native frameworks and AWS, handling both frontend and backend development. The project ran from May to December 2021, involved an approximately 8–10-person team, and was completed on time with strong communication and agile delivery; the client is preparing the app's first release.

Key Challenges

Build a subscription-based mobile app for local and independent artists
Deliver an MVP from scratch for both iOS and Android and prepare it for app store submission
Handle end-to-end frontend and backend development within the project timeline

Project Deliverables

Mobile app for Android and iOS
MVP built from scratch and prepared for app store release
Frontend and backend development
Deployment to both app stores

Project Solution

Idea Usher developed a subscription-based mobile MVP for a music platform, building native Android and iOS applications and handling both frontend and backend work. The vendor used design tools and AWS infrastructure, produced the app from scratch, and prepared it for release to both app stores while applying agile project management practices and involving a cross-functional team including project management, development, design, and QA.

Project Outcome

Development was completed and the client prepared the first version for release
The vendor maintained strong communication and an effective agile feedback loop
The client reported a positive, involved collaboration with senior leadership participation

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Idea Usher completed the project on time and the client is looking forward to releasing its first version soon. The vendor was always point with their communication and could hardly complain about their feedback loop. Moreover, the vendor was highly involved throughout the project.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 01/07/2022