endorsedOngoing

Native iOS Photo-Sharing App with Android in Progress

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Digital Product Engineering

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

139 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Forward My Photo

United States of America

Project Summary

New Media Guru developed a native iOS photo-sharing app and worked on an Android version for a consumer startup called Forward My Photo. They collaborated on feature design, functional development, project management and the App Store launch, using Skype and Basecamp to coordinate. Since launch the app has about 600 active users and roughly 2,200 photos uploaded; the iOS work was completed on budget and ahead of schedule, and Android development is underway.

Key Challenges

Find a company to build the app concept
Define app functionality, design and realistic benchmarks
Identify the target audience and the best promotion strategy

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
Android app (in progress)
Feature design and functional development
Project management setup (Basecamp) and benchmarks
App Store submission and launch

Project Solution

The vendor built a native iOS application and collaborated with the client on functionality and design. The team coordinated work via Skype and Basecamp, benchmarked tasks with specific deadlines, and managed releases to the App Store. They also began development of an Android version and tracked progress with milestone payments tied to benchmarks.

Project Outcome

About 600 active users and roughly 2,200 photographs uploaded since launch
Delivered iOS version within budget and without exceeding the quoted price
iOS development completed in about eight months; Android development is four weeks ahead of schedule

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Since launch, 600 active users have shared roughly 2,200 photos. User engagement across multiple platforms has been very high. New Media Guru completed the project within budget and ahead of schedule. The team's organized management and proactive communication make them a reliable resource.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 10/26/2015