endorsedCompletedFamtree iOS App (Genealogy Social Platform)
Services Covered:
Industry
Social Networking
Duration
5 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 October 2016
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
77/100
Good
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Client
Famtree
Saudi ArabiaProject Summary
Railwaymen developed Famtree, an iOS genealogy social networking app with bilingual support (English and Arabic) and a Ruby on Rails backend. They implemented PostgreSQL, Redis, D3 visualizations and Twilio integrations, delivered the project in a five-month engagement, and provided QA. The app has received positive user feedback and functions without major bugs.
Key Challenges
- Build an intuitive application usable across a wide age range.
- Ensure technological reliability and stability.
- Support bilingual RTL and LTR language scripts (Arabic and English).
- Accommodate cultural family-tree complexities (for example, multiple spouses in the GCC region).
Project Deliverables
- iOS mobile application
- Backend (Ruby on Rails)
- PostgreSQL database
- Redis cache
- D3 visualizations
- Twilio integration
- QA and testing
Project Solution
Railwaymen built the Famtree iOS application and the Rails backend. They developed the backend in Ruby on Rails and integrated PostgreSQL, Redis, D3 and Twilio. The mobile app was implemented in both English and Arabic (supporting RTL and LTR scripts). The vendor adapted the family-tree model to regional cultural requirements and delivered the fully tested app within a five-month timeframe with a four-person team.
Project Outcome
- App works flawlessly without bugs or errors.
- Positive user feedback; users are successfully finding relatives via the app.
- Smooth cooperation with weekly sprints and clear communication throughout development.
Platforms
Mobile
Web
Tech Stack
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Redis
iOS
D3.js
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 starsTimeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The app functions as intended, is bug-free, and has received positive feedback from users. Railwaymen is open to feedback and makes the changes necessary to ensure client satisfaction. The team is open-minded, talented, and creative.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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