endorsedOngoing

Buying & Selling Marketplace Mobile App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

110 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2017

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Houston, United States of America

Project Summary

Octal IT Solution developed native Android and iOS marketplace apps from wireframes, providing app design and implementing features such as location-based search, infinite-scroll listings, social following, and in-app chat. The apps are currently in beta testing with positive feedback; the team remains engaged to deliver final fixes and post-launch enhancements. The client reports responsive communication and acceptance of reasonable delays in favor of correctness.

Key Challenges

Find a quality, budget-friendly app development partner

Project Deliverables

Native Android and iOS mobile applications developed from wireframes
App design and screen-by-screen approvals based on client branding
Location-based search using Google Maps API
Infinite-scroll listing feed, image upload, item descriptions and pricing
Social features (following/followers, likes, comments) and in-app chat

Project Solution

Octal developed native iOS and Android applications from scratch using client-provided wireframes and branding. They gathered requirements, provided designs for each screen, implemented location-based search using the Google Maps API, built infinite-scroll listing feeds with image upload and descriptions, and added social features (following, likes, comments) plus an in-app chat function. The client approved designs iteratively and Octal continues to support beta testing and post-launch enhancements.

Project Outcome

Android app currently in beta testing and iPhone app approximately 90% complete
Testers and the client reported good quality and positive feedback so far
Most requested features were delivered within the client's budget
Project managed well despite some time overruns

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Currently, the apps are being beta-tested and have received positive feedback. Octal’s team is responsive and conveys any delays promptly so that the project continues to run smoothly. Because of the success of the project, Octal will continue to work on the apps after launch.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 09/22/2017