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iOS Storytelling App (Swift & Python)

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Publishing

Duration

7 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 May 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Chicago, United States of America

Project Summary

Mobcoder developed an iOS app for a storytelling platform using Swift and Python based on the client's designs and wireframes. Core features included a media player with recording and automatic transcription and an in-app search. The client praised the team's reliability, affordability, and developer quality; Mobcoder continues to provide maintenance and new feature development and used Slack for communication.

Key Challenges

Scale the storytelling service and make it more accessible
Translate existing service and designs into a functioning mobile app

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile app
Media player with recording and automatic transcription
In-app search engine
Ongoing maintenance and new feature development

Project Solution

Mobcoder built an iOS application from the client's designs using Swift for the frontend and Python for backend components. They implemented a media player that records stories and automatically transcribes them, plus a search engine to find stories. The core delivery was completed by a four-person team and Mobcoder remains responsible for maintenance and feature updates.

Project Outcome

Client satisfied and actively using the app
No meaningful usage metrics yet given the product's short history
Reliable team with high-quality developers and improved collaboration after process adjustments

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Swift
Python

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client was pleased with the app delivered by Mobcoder. The team was very reliable, affordable, and flexible, and they found ways to improve the collaboration throughout the engagement. Moreover, they had quality developers working on the project, who leveraged Slack to communicate.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 02/07/2023