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CoTravel iOS App — Travel Matching & Chat

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

7 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

CoTravel

Houston, United States of America

Project Summary

Simublade designed and developed an iOS app (CoTravel) that enables travel-industry professionals to connect via region-based matching, photo/location sharing, and in-app messaging. The vendor executed an eight-phase process covering mockups, frontend and backend development (using GitHub and Firebase SDK), testing, and App Store release, and remained available for minor post-launch adjustments.

Key Challenges

Build a travel-oriented matching/swiping app to help people branch out and make connections across industries.
Deliver matching functionality that suits travel-focused regional preferences rather than simple proximity.

Project Deliverables

Mockups and wireframes
Frontend iOS mobile application (login, matching, chat, match pages)
Backend server with user handling and matching algorithms
Chat controller and payment functionality
Location functionality and region-based matching algorithm
Beta testing and App Store release

Project Solution

Simublade followed an eight-phase development process: creating mockups and wireframes, implementing frontend mobile and backend server development, and iterating on features. They built login, user handling, matching algorithms, chat functionality, payment integration, and location features, then moved into beta testing and released the iOS app to the App Store. The matching algorithm was region- and subregion-based rather than purely distance-based. Development used GitHub and the Firebase SDK.

Project Outcome

The app is functional, does what the client wanted, and already has users despite minimal marketing.
Users report the app is functional and generally positive with few complaints.
Simublade maintained post-contract contact and provided small updates as requested.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
GitHub
Firebase

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Even after the contract was closed, Simublade continued to make small adjustments to the app as requested. They consistently maintained contact and built a personable and friendly relationship.”
Anonymous
Owner
Date: 01/11/2018