endorsedOngoing

The Donut Man – Children's Music Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

101 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 March 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

The Donut Man

Point Marion, United States of America

Project Summary

NewAgeSys IT developed and maintains an iOS and Android app for a children's music composer (The Donut Man), integrating an existing library of albums and YouTube videos and hosting the backend on AWS. The vendor provided design guidance, technical mentoring, continuous updates for iOS/Android releases, and an annual maintenance contract. The app now reaches 2.5 million users worldwide and has contributed to 225,000 monthly YouTube users.

Key Challenges

Transition from physical media (CDs/cassettes) to modern digital/mobile platforms.
Need to reach parents and children with music and Christian educational content.
Maintain compatibility and security across frequent iOS and Android releases and third-party verification processes.

Project Deliverables

iOS and Android mobile application
YouTube integration via URL pointers (no in-app video storage)
Categorized library of albums and songs
App dashboard screenshots and UI assets
Ongoing maintenance and annual maintenance contract

Project Solution

NewAgeSys IT developed an iOS and Android application that integrates dozens of pre-recorded albums and YouTube videos via URL pointers (videos not stored in-app). The vendor designed UI screenshots, categorized content for different audiences, connected the app to AWS, guided the client through security and permissions across international accounts, and provides ongoing updates and annual maintenance to keep the app compatible with frequent iOS and Android releases.

Project Outcome

App has 2.5 million users worldwide.
YouTube channel grew to 225,000 monthly users.
Improved app performance and reliability through regular updates and active maintenance.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“NewAgeSys IT's application exceeds the client's expectations and has 2.5 million users worldwide. The client's YouTube channel has grown, achieving 225,000 monthly users. NewAgeSys IT is responsive and adapts to the client's schedule, communicating via FaceTime, phone calls, and email.”
Rob Evans
Children's Music Composer
Date: 03/12/2024