Social Media Mobile App (iOS & Android)
Services Covered:

Industry
Social Networking
Duration
18 months
Budget
200K - 999K
Start Date
1 March 2019
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
74/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Jafton developed a multiplatform social media mobile app, building iOS and Android versions from scratch using Swift and Kotlin with features such as a feed, location identification, contact access, and integrations with other apps. The engagement ran from March 2019 to September 2020 and cost approximately $500,000. The app achieved over 300,000 downloads, and the team met deadlines, stayed within budget, and used Slack and Jira for project management.
Key Challenges
- Need for engineering staff augmentation to support mobile app development.
Project Deliverables
- iOS mobile application
- Android mobile application
- Feed feature
- Location identification feature
- Contacts access integration
- Integration with other apps
- Ongoing updates and maintenance
Project Solution
Jafton developed the client's Android and iOS applications from scratch using Swift and Kotlin, implementing key features including a feed, location-based functionality, contact access, and integrations with other apps. They provided a core team of three (including a project manager and frontend developers) with additional QA and business analysis support, and continue to provide updates and bug fixes.
Project Outcome
- Over 300,000 downloads across the Play Store and App Store.
- Met all deadlines and stayed within budget.
- Vendor handled bugs and provided ongoing updates.
- Client praised the developers' technical knowledge.
Platforms
Mobile
Tech Stack
Swift
Kotlin
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The app that Jafton created had over 300,000 downloads. Jafton's team also met deadlines, stayed within budget, and used Slack and Jira for project management. The client also praised the unique knowledge of their developers.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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