endorsedOngoing

Racr — Car Performance Social & Tracking App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Automotive

Duration

122 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2016

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Racr

Austin, United States of America

Project Summary

Simublade developed a social media and performance-tracking platform for a car-focused startup, delivering iOS, Android, and web apps with backend support and design mockups. The app integrates vehicle data via Bluetooth/OBD2 and GPS to record performance; early testing attracted investor interest and positive beta feedback. The client praised Simublade's responsiveness, flexibility, and project management.

Key Challenges

Create a social media app focused on cars and performance tracking
Record and track performance times accurately on a race track
Integrate GPS tracking and OBD2-to-Bluetooth vehicle data
Enable social sharing to platforms like Facebook and Twitter
Provide hardware pairing and testing for phone-to-device connectivity

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile application
Android mobile application
Web application / backend
Design mockups and UI/UX
Integration for OBD2-to-Bluetooth and GPS-enabled performance tracking

Project Solution

Simublade designed and built the application for iOS, Android, and the web. They provided design mockups before development and implemented the backend and mobile apps, handling project planning, development, testing, and iterative bug fixes. The vendor maintained frequent updates and worked within the client's budget and timeline.

Project Outcome

Attracted additional investors impressed by the live design and functionality
Positive beta tester feedback and demonstrated app reliability
Minimal bugs and fast response times to fixes; market testing indicated success

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app helped the client attract even more investors, who were impressed with the app's design and functionality. The client particularly appreciated Simublade's flexibility and professionalism as well as their enthusiasm in wanting the client to be successful.”
Mark Mist
Partner
Date: 01/06/2017