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iOS Development for Mental Health Tracking App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

6 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 September 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

81/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Lviv, Ukraine

Project Summary

Light IT Global acted as the iOS development contractor for a healthcare startup to build an AI-based mental health tracking app. They provided iOS development using Swift and supported AI functionality implemented in Python. The vendor maintained transparent communication via Jira and Slack and delivered features for mood monitoring, habit formation, meditations, and daily reflections.

Key Challenges

Develop an AI-based health-tracking app focused on mental health
Split a larger project among multiple vendors and outsource the full iOS direction
Address technical implementation questions while business functions and designs were already specified by the client

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile app
AI-based health-tracking functionality
Mood-tracking tools
Personalized meditations and soothing audio (binaural beats)
Daily reflection / journaling feature

Project Solution

Light IT Global was contracted to take full responsibility for the iOS direction. They staffed a core iOS team (PM, QA, iOS developer), expanded staffing when required, and integrated AI functionality developed in Python. The client provided designs and brand guidance while Light IT defined tasks, estimated work, and executed the roadmap with progress tracked in Jira.

Project Outcome

Improved psychological-health support for users through mood monitoring and habit-building features
Delivered features including personalized meditations, soothing sounds/binaural beats, mood-tracking tools, and daily reflections
Transparent project management with accessible Jira boards and Slack communication, enabling clear progress visibility
Tasks were completed reliably despite external disruptions (noted resilience during the Russian invasion)

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Swift
Python

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Light IT Global has assisted the client in creating a product that would improve users' psychological health. They've transparently communicated with the client and given the client access to their progress via Jira. Clients can expect a reliable and communicative team with excellent healthcare expertise.”
Anonymous
Manager
Date: 11/22/2022