endorsedOngoing

Sizzl Dating App Redevelopment and Rebrand

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

50 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 June 2022

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Sizzl Connections

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Nordstone rebuilt and rebranded a mobile dating app for a social networking company, working across mobile and web technologies (React Native, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, MySQL) and cloud APIs. The project is ongoing; Nordstone has met deliverables on time, resolves issues quickly, and runs weekly written updates with biweekly online meetings. The vendor worked closely with the client's nontechnical founders to deliver a user-friendly product.

Key Challenges

Redevelop the existing dating app
Rebrand and redesign the app's UI and features
Replace monthly subscription model with micro-payments for premium features

Project Deliverables

Redeveloped mobile app
New branding and designs
New feature implementations
Micro-payments payment flow for premium features

Project Solution

Nordstone was selected after an Upwork tender and interviews and then rebuilt and rebranded the client's complex, issue-filled dating app. They worked closely with the client to introduce numerous new features and a redesigned UI, and implemented payment changes including micro-payments for premium features. The engagement used technologies such as HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React Native for iOS/Android, PHP/Yii2, MySQL, AWS and Google Cloud APIs, and Redux, with a project manager providing weekly updates and biweekly meetings.

Project Outcome

Deliverables met on time
Issues resolved immediately
Regular communication with weekly emails and biweekly meetings leading to improved project management and a user-friendly app

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud
Web

Tech Stack

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React Native
iOS
Android
PHP
MySQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Redux
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The project is still ongoing, but Nordstone has already shown reliability by completing the deliverables promptly and resolving issues immediately. Online biweekly meetings ensure that the internal team is well-updated. Their calm and patient approach is commendable.”
Anonymous
Co-Founder
Date: 02/07/2023