endorsedOngoing

Mobile App for Gambling Addiction Support — MVP Development & UX/UI

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Healthcare

Duration

28 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 April 2024

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Almond Digital Health

Kansas City, United States of America

Project Summary

Neocoast developed a mobile app MVP for a healthcare client addressing gambling addiction, building the app in React Native with a Ruby on Rails API and deploying on AWS. They led UX research and delivered a scalable design system, implemented QA processes, and launched the app to the App Store and Play Store. The client reported positive feedback, strong project management, and new partnership interest.

Key Challenges

Launch a mobile app to support individuals with gambling addiction and their supporters
Provide resources, community support, tracking tools, and interactive assessments for recovery
Enhance user engagement with dynamic visuals, real-time feedback, and supporter connections
Continuously improve and expand features, including analytics integration, achievement systems, multilingual UI, and an enhanced supporter experience

Project Deliverables

Mobile app developed in React Native (MVP)
Secure, scalable API built with Ruby on Rails
Scalable design system and UX/UI deliverables
Authentication, community forum, in-app messaging, and urge tracking features
CMS for resource management
QA strategy and testing, deployment on AWS

Project Solution

Neocoast developed the mobile app from scratch into a functional MVP, translating requirements into a secure, scalable product. The team executed user research and created a scalable mobile-first design system, engineered the application using React Native, and built a secure API with Ruby on Rails deployed on AWS. Key features delivered included authentication, a community forum, in-app messaging, urge tracking, a CMS for resource management, dynamic UI elements, and a comprehensive QA strategy to ensure performance, security, and scalability.

Project Outcome

Positive meetings with potential investors and partners indicating market interest
UX testing showed positive impressions of key features and functionalities
App launched on App Store and Play Store for users and prospective clients
Branding created for the app used across website and marketing materials with positive responses

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

React Native
Ruby on Rails
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Neocoast has successfully launched the app, which has received positive feedback. The team delivers on time, listens to needs, communicates clearly, and demonstrates solid collaboration skills, showcasing excellent management. Their genuine enthusiasm for the project has impressed the client.”
Katherine Middleton
Co-Founder & CPO
Date: 05/07/2025