endorsedCompleted

Social Networking App with Geolocation & Check-In Features

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

12 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2016

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Vero Beach, United States of America

Project Summary

OpenXcell built a native iOS social networking app from scratch, focusing on core functionality while the client handled design. The engagement ran from January 2016 to January 2017 and included features such as calendar-based time-in/time-out, geolocation and friend requests. Communication was good, but time-zone differences and holidays caused delays and slower turnarounds; the app was tested via TestFlight but not launched.

Key Challenges

We needed development help.

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
Time-in/time-out calendar feature
Geolocation feature
Friend-request/social features

Project Solution

OpenXcell developed a native iOS app from scratch and implemented the app's core functionality. They collaborated with the client in a back-and-forth process to define and add features, building calendar-based time-in/time-out functionality, geolocation services and friend-request/social features. The client retained responsibility for the app's design.

Project Outcome

App tested through TestFlight but not launched
Developer added a couple of users to the TestFlight build
Communication between client and vendor was strong despite timezone delays

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The team at OpenXcell responded quickly to discussions and bug fixes, although the time zone differences presented a challenge, at times. They’re transparent, but could be quicker with turnarounds. The project's small size may have contributed to the delays.”
Yaseen Abraham
Founder
Date: 05/03/2017