endorsedCompleted

Chefly Mobile Marketplace App (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

25 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 September 2020

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Chefly Australia

Sydney, Australia

Project Summary

Mbicycle developed a mobile marketplace app connecting diners with culinary professionals, delivering native iOS and Android clients and a backend administration panel. The project used an iterative Agile (DSDM) approach with demo sessions after each iteration. Within the first month after launch the app exceeded 200 downloads and achieved a 5-star rating, and the client praised Mbicycle's project management and communication.

Key Challenges

Connect diners with culinary professionals via mobile apps rather than traditional takeaway
Provide separate user roles and login flows for Chefs and Diners
Build a convenient iOS and Android solution alongside a backend admin panel for order and account management
Support evolving startup requirements from MVP through to production-ready product

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile application
Android mobile application
Backend administration panel for order and account management
Iterative demo builds after each development iteration

Project Solution

Mbicycle worked with the client using an Agile (DSDM) methodology, organizing the work into iterations (user registration, profile editing, map, filters, etc.) and delivering demo sessions after each iteration. They implemented native mobile clients for iOS and Android and built a backend administration panel for order and account management. The team used a tech stack that included Java, Kotlin, Swift, React (frontend), Spring/Hibernate (backend), PostgreSQL and Redis (databases), and AWS. A project manager and lead business analyst were the main points of contact, and the vendor maintained frequent meetings and rapid change implementation throughout the project.

Project Outcome

Over 200 app downloads within the first month
Achieved a 5-star rating in app stores
Positive user-experience feedback and high satisfaction with communication and project management

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud
Web

Tech Stack

Java
Kotlin
Swift
React.js
PostgreSQL
Redis
Spring
Hibernate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android
Dagger2
Retrofit
Android Jetpack
Alamofire
Firebase Crashlytics

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to Mbicycle'd development prowess, the client is rewarded with a functional and exquisite mobile app. As a result, the app's download volume has increased significantly, with a 5-star rating. The team demonstrated structured project management through preparing plans and great commynication.”
Esmeralda Karlsone
CEO
Date: 10/20/2021