endorsedOngoing

iOS and Android Development for IoT Platform (Ruby on Rails Backend)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • API Development • Application Integration • Custom Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

130 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Controllex

Saudi Arabia

Project Summary

Mallow Technologies developed cloud-backed mobile applications for an IoT platform, delivering iOS apps (Swift and Objective-C), Android apps (Java), and a Ruby on Rails backend. The engagement began via Upwork and evolved from hourly tasks to dedicated monthly resources. The client reports good cross-platform coverage including wearables and TV platforms and appreciates the vendor's ability to scale and deliver consistent output.

Key Challenges

Find a vendor capable of building native iOS and Android apps with a strong cloud backend
Connect many different hardware types and third-party platforms via APIs
Secure dedicated, scalable resources for ongoing platform development

Project Deliverables

Ruby on Rails backend
iOS applications developed in Swift and Objective-C
Android applications developed in Java
PHP-produced modules/products from a dedicated PHP team
Custom APIs and integrations connecting clients, devices and third-party platforms
Dedicated monthly resources for ongoing development

Project Solution

Mallow developed the backend in Ruby on Rails and built native mobile applications: iOS using Swift and Objective-C and Android using Java. They created custom APIs to connect various clients and devices to the backend, integrated with many third-party platforms, and provided a dedicated PHP team for PHP-based outputs. The engagement transitioned from hourly contracts to dedicated monthly resources to support ongoing platform development and integrations.

Project Outcome

Development matched Apple and Google standards for client apps
Backend and device integrations are performing well across platforms
Broad platform support including Apple Watch and Apple TV with plans for Apple Car
Client satisfied with output, vendor scaled resources as needed and remained reliable

Platforms

Mobile
Wearable
Smart TV
AR/VR/XR

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
Swift
Objective-C
Java
PHP
REST API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Initially starting out as freelancers, Mallow Technologies began working full time and has done great work with the ability to scale up or down as needed.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 11/18/2016