endorsedOngoing

iOS and Android Dev for Networking App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

80 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 December 2019

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Wheeling, United States of America

Project Summary

KODA Kollectiv built a cross-platform networking mobile app using Xamarin to replace physical business cards by enabling instant digital exchanges. The app supports proximity-based user discovery, discreet username displays, single-person and group card sharing, and profile fields including photo, phone, email, and social links. The client praised KODA’s transparency, creativity, and project management, noting improvements in QA and consistent communication via email, Skype and Trello.

Key Challenges

Need to develop the client's networking mobile app
Need a cross-platform solution to avoid paying two separate teams
Requirement for proximity-based user discovery and discreet username display
Need to support group sharing and scalable feature additions to stay ahead of competitors

Project Deliverables

iOS and Android mobile apps built with Xamarin
Cross-platform Xamarin codebase
Proximity-based user discovery feature
Digital business-card exchange functionality
Group sharing of business cards for meetings
User profile fields including photo, phone, email, and social links

Project Solution

KODA designed and developed the client’s networking app for both iOS and Android using Xamarin to maintain a single cross-platform codebase. The scope included implementing proximity-based user discovery, discrete username displays, one-to-one digital business-card exchanges, and group sharing for meetings, as well as user profile fields (photo, phone, email, social links). The build was structured to allow future feature additions and upgrades.

Project Outcome

The vendor provided creative, executable solutions and flexible support
The client reported satisfaction and said the app performs impressive functions
The team maintained strong communication and project management using email, Skype, and Trello
The QA process was initially lacking but improved over time

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Xamarin

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“KODA Kollectiv’s team is highly regarded by the client for being transparent, hardworking, and flexible. Their effective project management complements their creativity in solving problems. They go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction through a communicative approach.”
Gary Lauck
Founder
Date: 10/04/2021