Personalized Media Recommendation Web & Mobile Platform
Services Covered:

Industry
Information Technology
Duration
16 months
Budget
200K - 999K
Start Date
1 February 2017
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
71/100
Good
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Client
The Spoke
Project Summary
LaSoft developed a web and mobile application that provides personalized recommendations and simplifies group decision-making by surfacing overlaps between users. The app (built with Python/Django and React Native) is available in the App Store and has supported fundraising of $750,000. The vendor became the client's full-time development team and continues to provide ongoing updates and support.
Key Challenges
- Build an MVP for a web and mobile app
Project Deliverables
- Web platform
- Mobile app (iOS) built with React Native
- Backend/API (Python Django)
- Personalized recommendation system
- UI/UX designs
Project Solution
LaSoft built a web and mobile platform that lets users search by genres or cuisines, view recommendations from trusted sources, and generate personalized scores for items (restaurants, movies, etc.). They implemented swipe-based list interactions, group-overlap features to support 30-second group decisions, and delivered the backend and APIs using Python/Django with a mobile client in React Native. The vendor transitioned to become the client's full-time development team and continues to maintain and update the app.
Project Outcome
- Raised $750,000 using the platform
- App available in the App Store
- Delivered work on time with quick bug resolution and ongoing updates
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Tech Stack
Python
Django
React Native
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.75
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The app, which is available in the App Store, has helped raise $750,000. LaSoft goes above and beyond to meet all needs, while their commitment and ability to produce high-quality work on time helped ensure the project's success.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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