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Local News Mobile App for News Feature (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Duration

2 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2023

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

News Feature

Tampa, United States of America

Project Summary

JPLoft designed and developed an iOS and Android news app for News Feature, producing wireframes, a clean category structure, and managing the backend and database to support dynamic content. The app attracted around 1,200 active users and received positive feedback, with iOS performing slightly better. The vendor provided UX and visibility advice and managed the project smoothly with prompt responses and organization.

Key Challenges

Client lacked technical expertise and required end-to-end guidance
Build a practical, easy-to-use local U.S. news app in English with a logical category structure
Create a backend and data structure that adapts to dynamic content needs

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile app
Android mobile app
Wireframes and designs
Backend management and dynamic database

Project Solution

JPLoft assigned a project manager and quickly produced working wireframes, then developed the app for both iOS and Android. They implemented a clean, logical category structure and built a backend with a dynamic database to adapt to the client's content needs. The vendor also advised on UX, data structure, and app store visibility while managing the project's delivery and change requests.

Project Outcome

Around 1,200 active users
Positive user feedback and adoption
iOS version more popular than Android, though both perform well
Smooth, organized delivery with prompt responses to change requests

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“JPLoft's app attracted around 1,200 active users and received positive feedback. The team ensured a smooth process by being organized, keeping everything on track, and promptly addressing the client's questions and change requests. They provided advice on UX, data structure, and boosting visibility.”
Joe Staiber
CEO & Founder
Date: 12/20/2024